Bloating Explained: What It Is and Why It Happens

In this episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast , we break down one of the most common and frustrating digestive complaints: bloating. We start by defining what bloating is, discuss why it happens, and how to recognize the difference between bloating that’s considered normal versus bloating that might signal an underlying health issue worth paying closer attention to. We’ll also explore some of the most common contributors to bloating, from digestive factors to lifestyle influences such as diet, stress, and gut health. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a much clearer understanding of what’s going on in your body when you feel bloated, and you’ll be ready for Part 2, where we’ll dive into the practical science-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies to reduce bloating symptoms. Tune into this episode to learn more. Click here if you are interested in the Digestive Health Blueprint program and you would like to schedule a call with us to learn more about the program and see if it is a good fit for you. Here are some good research papers for further reading if you are interested. American Gastroenterology Association Clinical Practice Guidelines on Bloating Constipation and Bloating Microbiome and Bloating Visceral Hypersensitivity Food Sensitivities/Immune Reactions Gut Barrier Dysfunction Function Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

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Bloating Explained: What It Is and Why It Happens is an episode from The Nutrition Science Podcast by Dr. Adrian Chavez.

This episode is 14:43 long.

This episode was published on Sep 5, 2025.

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