Help for holiday indigestion

Big family dinners and rich desserts are part of what makes the holiday season special.

Unfortunately, they can also leave many of us dealing with indigestion: bloating, gas, or that heavy feeling after a meal. While an occasional episode is nothing unusual, if it’s happening often, your body may need extra help breaking food down. That’s where digestive enzymes come in.

Our bodies make enzymes naturally. They act like tools that snip food into smaller, usable parts. Amylase works on carbs, lipase handles fats, and protease breaks down proteins. When these enzymes do their job well, nutrients are absorbed smoothly, and meals leave you feeling satisfied instead of sluggish.

The challenge is that enzyme production tends to decline with age, and stress or health issues can make it worse. That’s why foods that once sat just fine, like dairy or heavier meats, may now leave you bloated or uncomfortable. Even without a health condition, holiday-style eating can overwhelm your body’s natural enzyme supply.

This is where the right supplement can make a difference. Digest Gold by Enzymedica is one of the most complete enzyme formulas available, supporting digestion of proteins, fats and carbs. Superzymes by Vital Choice takes a different approach by combining enzymes with ox bile and betaine HCL. For many people, especially those who struggle with fat digestion or low stomach acid, this added support is a big plus.

Digestive enzymes aren’t a license to overeat, but they can help you enjoy the season more comfortably. Stop in and we’ll help you find the formula that best fits your needs.

Mike Ventresca is the owner of Vital Choice Health Store, located at 9243 W. Sprague Road in North Royalton’s Timber Ridge Plaza. Visit VChoice.com or call 440-885-9505 for more information.

This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.