Do bitters help your stomach?

When your digestion needs a little support, bitters can facilitate stomach acid and act as a digestive aid. This can not only ease indigestion, but also heartburn, nausea, cramping, bloating, and gas.

Why do bitters make your stomach feel better?

Release gastric juice.

Your stomach contains different chemicals like pepsin and stomach acid that help you break down food. Bitters can make your stomach release more gastric juice. This can help with heartburn, cramping, and indigestion.

When should I take bitters for digestion?

The ideal timeframe to take digestive bitters is right before a meal, or about 10 minutes before you start eating, according to Zellner. “Bitters can also be used after a meal, especially if you’ve eaten a little too much (Thanksgiving dinner, anyone?) or if you’re feeling bloated or gassy,” says Zellner.

Do digestive bitters increase stomach acid?

Bitters create more gastric acid in your stomach, which can actually contribute to digestive issues in people who are predisposed to them: Acid reflux. Bloating.

How long does it take digestive bitters to work?

Ideally, you take a dropper or a capful of bitters 20 minutes before a meal and let that bitterness sit in your mouth for a moment before swallowing. You need to taste the bitterness in order for it to work.

Can you take bitters everyday?

For the Original Bitters, enjoy 1/4 teaspoon before or after meals up to six times daily for healthy skin and gentle detox. For the Healthy Liver Bitters, enjoy 1/2 teaspoon before or after meals up to four times per day to support normal detox and encourage the healthy production and release of bile.

Are digestive bitters good for IBS?

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Digestive bitters are great because they have a dual action – they stimulate the release of stomach acid (so they can serve as an alternative to Betaine HCl); while also supporting bile production (supports fat digestion and lowers cholesterol levels).

Is digestive bitters good for gastritis?

In gastritis, it is the stomach itself that is inflamed, so increasing digestive juices with bitters will only worsen the pain and damage to the inflamed mucosa.

How do you use bitters for an upset stomach?

Mainly used nowadays as flavoring agents, bitters were once popular natural remedies to help with digestive issues and bloating. If you have an upset stomach, drink a club soda or ginger ale with a few drops of bitters (vodka optional), and let the healing begin.