FALL INTO BETTER DIGESTION

As cooler weather sets in and hearty comfort foods return to tables, many people find their digestion feels off more often—bloating, heaviness, or gas after meals are common complaints. Digestive enzymes may be just what your gut needs to stay balanced through fall and beyond.

Your body naturally produces enzymes (in saliva, stomach, pancreas, and intestines) that break down food into nutrients. If your enzyme production is low, or if meals are especially rich or hard to digest, food may not get broken down well — which leads to symptoms such as...

• Bloating, gas, or belching after meals

• Abdominal cramps or discomfort

• Diarrhea or loose stools, especially after fatty or heavy meals

• Greasy, oily, or pale stools, or stools that float (indicative of fat malabsorption)

• Unintended weight loss or feeling like you aren’t getting enough nutrients even though you’re eating enough

• Feeling overly full after eating small amounts, or slow digestion

If these symptoms occur regularly, especially after seasonal feasts or big comfort-food meals, digestive enzymes may help; but beware. Not all digestive enzyme products are created equal. Here are key features to look for:

Broad-spectrum enzyme blend. A good product should contain enzymes that help digest carbohydrates, fats, proteins — such as amylase, lipase, protease — plus others depending on your diet (e.g. lactase if you eat dairy).

Potency & activity units clearly listed. The label should indicate how much enzyme activity (not just weight) is present. Higher activity means enzymes are doing their job. Quality matters: stability, preservation, purity.

Quality manufacturing, transparency. GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), third-party lab testing, certificates of analysis if possible. Minimal fillers, allergens, artificial additives.

Appropriate source and formulation. Some enzymes are plant-based (fungal, microbial), others animal-derived. Capsule form should protect enzymes so they aren't destroyed by stomach acid.

Using this criteria, we recommend healthy Living Solutions’ Digest-Zymes. Follow these guidelines for best results:

Take Digest-Zymes right before or with your meal. If you begin eating and realize you didn’t take it, take it as soon after the first few bites as possible. Enzymes must be present when the food enters the stomach/intestine to act effectively.

Adjust according to your meal size and type. For small or simple meals (e.g. salad, light soup), you may need less. For large, fatty, or protein-heavy meals, a full dose may be needed.

Monitor your response. Keep track of symptoms: bloating, gas, stool changes, how you feel after meals. If symptoms improve, you know it's working. If not, reevaluate dose or consider whether your digestive issue is something more serious. Use consistently for at least a few weeks to see if there’s a noticeable benefit.

If you have underlying health conditions—especially pancreatic disease or food intolerances, check with us or your doctor. Addressing underlying causes can be part of the solution.

Being gentle with your gut by supporting digestion can help you enjoy all the seasonal favorites—without the discomfort.

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