The nutritionist Marta Marcè emphasized a problem that many women go through with the arrival of perimenopause and menopause: abdominal swelling.
As the specialist explained, this phenomenon, where heavier digestion also comes into play, is directly related to the own hormonal changes of this stage.
«From perimenopause and menopause it is normal that sometimes we feel more bloated or with heavier digestions. This is due to changes in our microbiota due to the drop in estrogen and other daily habits that may be related,” he noted in one of his latest posts.
Marta warned that it is not just a inevitable biological processbut there are daily habits that can accentuate these digestive discomforts.
Among them, he mentioned constant snacking, which prevents the digestive system from complete your process, and the consumption of processed productssince they usually contain sweeteners, fructose and additives that alter the microbiota and increase gas production.
Other influential factors in swelling, according to the nutritionistare eating quickly and without chewing properly, which forces the digestive system to greater effort, as well as drinking too much water during meals, a practice that can dilute gastric juices and make digestion difficult.
Furthermore, Marta stressed the importance of not eliminate fiber from the diet, since this nutrient is essential for intestinal health and its intolerance could be a sign of imbalance in the microbiota.
”As you see, there are certain habits that perhaps we did not take into account and that could be contributing to swelling. If you notice that it happens frequently or even bothers you, the ideal is to go to a professional who can evaluate your microbiota,” he concluded.
Alejandro Diaz
The Vanguard
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