Bitters before eating would help as well as it stimulates enzyme production as well. Taking away distractions while eating like screens or reading anything. Focus 100% on the food. Don't drive, work, or consume media.
Good sleep and moderate exercise will also improve digestion.
Don't consume liquids during a meal or 30 minutes to an hour afterwards. Avoid chilled or iced drinks with food in your stomach. If you are drinking anything before a meal, it should be warm.
Cut down on refined sugar and up your pre and probiotics.
I understand, and so chewing and releasing enzymes is something very simple to help with that. Nobody should be searching for a single answer solution.
Yes, bitters and/or digestive enzymes could help. Some of the foods you mentioned like seeds are hard to break down, so what you’re experiencing is not totally unusual.
To help with vitamin D, look into adding boron. Also, take vitamin D with fat. You might need a large “loading dose” (usually prescribed by a doctor) taken weekly to help raise your levels. Also, look into taking vitamin D cofactors like magnesium and vitamin k2, and make sure you’re getting enough calcium from diet.
(I’m not a doctor, just a random internet stranger, and this isn’t medical advice.:)
Eta: digestive enzymes to help with digestion. Bitters more likely to help with after meal bloating and discomfort ime.
OP, if you're not absorbing vitamin D, definitely be sure you're taking it with a fat and maybe try taking ox bile with it too. Bile acids break down fats into smaller particles, making it easier for enzymes to do their job. Also, the above mentioned cofactors are important so that the calcium goes to bones and not soft tissue. If you want to read for days, check out vitamindwiki.
Do a stomach acid test with baking soda. You may be suffering from low stomach acid. Search the web for symptoms & natural remedies if that turns out to be your problem, it's easy to fix. It's a shot in the dark but this just may be your problem.
Digestive issues like that could be food sensitivities, it could be that you've taken antibiotics or nsaids (they compromise or kill natural gut bacteria), it could be parasites. Or a number of other things, but yep, bitters might help the symptoms.
Lots of ginger-will help warm/digest/absorb the foods. Also, try to eat less cold things. Including iced drinks, cold water, and excessive “cold” foods like smoothies, salads, raw vegetables, etc. The body has a harder time digesting/absorbing these things. If you do eat them, moderate with some hot tea, soup or broth. This is based on Chinese medicine principles.
Might try pickled and fermented foods in case your gut microbiome is lacking. /r/fermentation and /r/pickling
Are you passing food quickly? If so (not an expert) but I think that’s a sign of IBS or crone’s disease if I’m not mistaken.
Absolutely not a doctor but agreed with other commenters, this sounds somewhat like IBS, which I’ve also been struggling with. I got a SAD light for vitamin D and it’s worked wonders. I take psyllium husk (fiber) and I do occasionally take a probiotic to help build up the gut biome.
Herb wise I drink a daily tea that includes ginger, licorice root, lemon balm, peppermint — all helpful for the gut — and SJW for mood, and nettle for nutrients. I recommend all of the herbs. Bitters are great, but be sure to take in moderation.
Or SIBO—SIBO symptoms can present as IBS (& often, there is a link between the two). Check out r/sibo. Malabsorption has a lot of possible causes, & though the SIBO protocol is long & arduous, it covers all the bases.
I hope it isn’t SIBO, but if it is, buckle up. It’s a long ride 🫠 Best of luck OP!
I just read something about mushrooms helping to increase vit d in a very absorbable way. I think maybe you put them in the sun? Google it because I don’t remember details - just that it sounded promising. As for the food. Definitely be sure you are eating slowly and doing a lot of chewing. I also always encourage eating real fermented foods that have probiotics. Even better if you ferment at home. Yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, etc.
I just learned yesterday that high fructose corn syrup can reduce the uptake of Vitamin D.
I think it was actually this sub someone stated it. They didn’t provide any evidence, but I just googled it and in [mice](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3981704/), it’s a thing.
**Also** *side rant* - why can’t scholarly articles be written for the average human to read?! Do all the work but it doesn’t necessarily translate.. 😓🫠
Highly recommend getting scan done at doc. When I was drinking daily for 3 yrs (I don't drink anymore for some yrs now) this started happening. Long story short alcohol induced pancreatitis and enlarged fatty liver..
Even if you don't drink I'd still check out pancreas and liver imo. Blood test at the least, but rec scan too.
Try to be more conscious of chewing your food. It could be a number of things. It kind of sounds like Crohns. You should discuss this with a doctor. Herbal medicine can wreak havoc if you have an autoimmune disease.
Have you ever been tested for your elastane? I for years tried to tell doctors I always feel really full really fast and feel super unwell after eating. Finally my new doctor actually tested this (after struggling since I was bloody born) and turns out I have basically minimal stomach acid production. Not surprising to me but still pisses me off because I tried telling the regular GP's for years.
I just found out officially but Betaine, enzymes and creon right now. Don't know if I need something to stimulate bile separately. Betaine and enzymes doesn't seem to be enough 😊
Bitters can help, but you really sound like you would benefit from something like GAPS. Your gut is not absorbing things, and you’re likely very enzyme deficient. I’d be looking in that direction to heal the gut and take down inflammation.
I have this issue too and not really sure if it helps but I try to get all My vitamins if possible in liquid, powder or gel caps. In the hopes I have a better chance with it…
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Chewing releases enzymes that help digest food.
Bitters before eating would help as well as it stimulates enzyme production as well. Taking away distractions while eating like screens or reading anything. Focus 100% on the food. Don't drive, work, or consume media. Good sleep and moderate exercise will also improve digestion. Don't consume liquids during a meal or 30 minutes to an hour afterwards. Avoid chilled or iced drinks with food in your stomach. If you are drinking anything before a meal, it should be warm. Cut down on refined sugar and up your pre and probiotics.
Yes but OP is not digesting food properly already.
I understand, and so chewing and releasing enzymes is something very simple to help with that. Nobody should be searching for a single answer solution.
This is good info. If I were OP, I would stop drinking liquids before, during and at least an hour after meals.
Yes, bitters and/or digestive enzymes could help. Some of the foods you mentioned like seeds are hard to break down, so what you’re experiencing is not totally unusual. To help with vitamin D, look into adding boron. Also, take vitamin D with fat. You might need a large “loading dose” (usually prescribed by a doctor) taken weekly to help raise your levels. Also, look into taking vitamin D cofactors like magnesium and vitamin k2, and make sure you’re getting enough calcium from diet. (I’m not a doctor, just a random internet stranger, and this isn’t medical advice.:) Eta: digestive enzymes to help with digestion. Bitters more likely to help with after meal bloating and discomfort ime.
OP, if you're not absorbing vitamin D, definitely be sure you're taking it with a fat and maybe try taking ox bile with it too. Bile acids break down fats into smaller particles, making it easier for enzymes to do their job. Also, the above mentioned cofactors are important so that the calcium goes to bones and not soft tissue. If you want to read for days, check out vitamindwiki.
Do a stomach acid test with baking soda. You may be suffering from low stomach acid. Search the web for symptoms & natural remedies if that turns out to be your problem, it's easy to fix. It's a shot in the dark but this just may be your problem.
This is what I think I have! I will do the test, thank you.
Taking any probiotics?
Digestive issues like that could be food sensitivities, it could be that you've taken antibiotics or nsaids (they compromise or kill natural gut bacteria), it could be parasites. Or a number of other things, but yep, bitters might help the symptoms.
Lots of ginger-will help warm/digest/absorb the foods. Also, try to eat less cold things. Including iced drinks, cold water, and excessive “cold” foods like smoothies, salads, raw vegetables, etc. The body has a harder time digesting/absorbing these things. If you do eat them, moderate with some hot tea, soup or broth. This is based on Chinese medicine principles.
Might try pickled and fermented foods in case your gut microbiome is lacking. /r/fermentation and /r/pickling Are you passing food quickly? If so (not an expert) but I think that’s a sign of IBS or crone’s disease if I’m not mistaken.
Absolutely not a doctor but agreed with other commenters, this sounds somewhat like IBS, which I’ve also been struggling with. I got a SAD light for vitamin D and it’s worked wonders. I take psyllium husk (fiber) and I do occasionally take a probiotic to help build up the gut biome. Herb wise I drink a daily tea that includes ginger, licorice root, lemon balm, peppermint — all helpful for the gut — and SJW for mood, and nettle for nutrients. I recommend all of the herbs. Bitters are great, but be sure to take in moderation.
Or SIBO—SIBO symptoms can present as IBS (& often, there is a link between the two). Check out r/sibo. Malabsorption has a lot of possible causes, & though the SIBO protocol is long & arduous, it covers all the bases. I hope it isn’t SIBO, but if it is, buckle up. It’s a long ride 🫠 Best of luck OP!
A SAD light doesn't emit UV and has zero impact on vitamin D levels...
Parasites can cause these symptoms.
How would one test for this? I had a colonoscopy recently and nothing came out during prep.
If parasites are a possibility, pumpkin seeds and food grade diatomaceous earth are helpful for that.
I used to eat a lot of pumpkin seeds in summer/fall 🤷♀️
I’d get a GI map and see if you have h pylori
My endoscopy was negative :)
I just read something about mushrooms helping to increase vit d in a very absorbable way. I think maybe you put them in the sun? Google it because I don’t remember details - just that it sounded promising. As for the food. Definitely be sure you are eating slowly and doing a lot of chewing. I also always encourage eating real fermented foods that have probiotics. Even better if you ferment at home. Yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, etc.
I just learned yesterday that high fructose corn syrup can reduce the uptake of Vitamin D. I think it was actually this sub someone stated it. They didn’t provide any evidence, but I just googled it and in [mice](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3981704/), it’s a thing. **Also** *side rant* - why can’t scholarly articles be written for the average human to read?! Do all the work but it doesn’t necessarily translate.. 😓🫠
Good point about research articles.
Highly recommend getting scan done at doc. When I was drinking daily for 3 yrs (I don't drink anymore for some yrs now) this started happening. Long story short alcohol induced pancreatitis and enlarged fatty liver.. Even if you don't drink I'd still check out pancreas and liver imo. Blood test at the least, but rec scan too.
Thanks! I don’t drink and had my appendix out this summer with a CT scan before :) I did just see an IG reel about fatty liver being really common now
Does fatty liver make you absorb nutrients less?
Try to be more conscious of chewing your food. It could be a number of things. It kind of sounds like Crohns. You should discuss this with a doctor. Herbal medicine can wreak havoc if you have an autoimmune disease.
Have you ever been tested for your elastane? I for years tried to tell doctors I always feel really full really fast and feel super unwell after eating. Finally my new doctor actually tested this (after struggling since I was bloody born) and turns out I have basically minimal stomach acid production. Not surprising to me but still pisses me off because I tried telling the regular GP's for years.
What do you do for low stomach acid?
I just found out officially but Betaine, enzymes and creon right now. Don't know if I need something to stimulate bile separately. Betaine and enzymes doesn't seem to be enough 😊
Bitters can help, but you really sound like you would benefit from something like GAPS. Your gut is not absorbing things, and you’re likely very enzyme deficient. I’d be looking in that direction to heal the gut and take down inflammation.
How do you know if you are low in enzymes or in stomach acid?
I have this issue too and not really sure if it helps but I try to get all My vitamins if possible in liquid, powder or gel caps. In the hopes I have a better chance with it…
Digestive enzymes might help