The doctor named the main causes of flatulence and bloating in people with a sensitive gastrointestinal tract.

The consumption of certain foods can provoke bloating, flatulence, irritable bowel syndrome and other problems in people with a sensitive gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Maria Ershova, a gastroenterologist at the Semeynaya clinic network, warned about this on Wednesday, November 26.

The specialist called soda and coffee one of the main provocateurs of digestive disorders.

"Carbonated drinks contain carbon dioxide, which, when ingested, increases the volume of gas formation and increases abdominal bloating. Caffeine also stimulates the motor function of the gastrointestinal tract, which can lead to increased diarrhea and cramps," she explained in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

According to the gastroenterologist, foods with a high content of FODMAP can also increase bloating — this is a group of carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. These products include watermelon, white cabbage and Brussels sprouts, legumes, onions, asparagus, garlic, as well as apricots, cherries, pears, lychees, mangoes, nectarines, peaches and apples.

Yershova also advised people with a sensitive gastrointestinal tract to use dairy products, artificial sweeteners, fried, fatty and spicy foods with caution, as they can cause diarrhea and abdominal pain.

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Earlier in the day, nutritionist Marina Kosenkova noted in an interview with Izvestia that the decline in energy after lunch is familiar to many. She told us how to pack a plate so that you don't want to sleep during the working day, and what habits help you concentrate until the evening.

According to the expert, drowsiness after eating is not laziness, but the body's reaction to malnutrition and disruptions in the daily routine. The nutritionist explained that after eating, blood flow shifts to the gastrointestinal tract and reduces the flow of oxygen to the brain, sugar levels jump, then fall, and hormonal regulation signals the body to slow down due to the production of sleep hormone.

The day before, gastroenterologist Vladimir Timshin said that autumn is a period of exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases in many Russians. 360.ru . He noted that cold weather, lack of sunlight and stress factors negatively affect the condition of the stomach and intestines.

In October, Anastasia Gostrous, a gastroenterologist at SM Clinic, stated that intoxication occurs most quickly from carbonated alcoholic beverages. The expert explained that due to carbon dioxide, the alcohol absorption area increases, and this process itself accelerates. In parallel, the motility of the gastrointestinal tract is changing, NSN reports.

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