Dietitian Warns 2 Gut Health Mistakes Drive Men's Bloating as Supplements Fall Short
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Updated · AOL · Aug 11
Dietitian Warns 2 Gut Health Mistakes Drive Men's Bloating as Supplements Fall Short
2 articles · Updated · AOL · Aug 11
Summary
High-protein eating without enough fiber or fluids is a leading cause of bloating and constipation in men, dietitian Carly Carnelli said, arguing diet fixes matter more than adding another gut-health supplement.
1.4 to 2 grams of protein per kilogram is the sports-nutrition guideline for active adults, but Carnelli said men should raise intake gradually, switch protein sources if needed, and split creatine doses because 10 grams at once can trigger diarrhea.
Fermented foods and fiber-rich staples—fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes—are the preferred foundation, backed by research showing fermented diets increased microbiome diversity and lowered inflammation markers.
Probiotics, digestive enzymes and greens powders have narrower roles: Carnelli said probiotic benefits are strain-specific, enzymes mainly help defined deficiencies, and powders cannot replace whole produce.
Restrictive cleanses and gut-health 'resets' can worsen the problem by cutting fiber and key nutrients, reinforcing her food-first advice to diversify plants and keep fermented foods in regular rotation.