Whatever you’re drinking, sip it, don’t gulp it.
Chugging any beverage *(we’re not even going to talk about beer!) *can wreak havoc on an IBS gut.
Here’s what happens when you gulp down liquids:
You swallow excess air, which increases gas and abdominal pressure - a fast track to bloating.You dilute your stomach acid, which weakens your ability to properly break down food.You increase stomach volume quickly, which can over-stimulate the gut and set off your gastrocolic reflex - especially problematic for pain, spasms, bloating, urgency
In contrast, sipping slowly and steadily:
Helps regulate stomach pressure
Supports proper digestion
Reduces the odds of bloating, pain, or urgency
So sip it like you mean it!
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