digestive aid
Helps process food
A digestive aid is any substance or preparation that helps the body break down and absorb food.
This includes enzymes like lactase for dairy digestion, antacids for acid reduction, and herbal preparations like ginger or peppermint: She takes a digestive aid after heavy meals.
The term covers both over-the-counter supplements and prescription medications.
- upset stomachGastrointestinal distress
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- papayaTropical fruit, black seeds
- herbalRelating to medicinal plants
bromelain · H2 blockers · herbal remedy · gut · probiotics · fennel · chamomile · slippery elm · baking soda · warm water · fiber supplements · traditional medicine · dyspepsia · antacids · stool softeners · mint · bitter herbs · settling
- Aid termsfirst aid, band-aid, hearing aid, financial aid, foreign aid
- herbal remediesechinacea, chamomile, valerian, ginseng, ginkgo biloba
- feed additivesvitamins, minerals, probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes
- licoricelicorice root, licorice extract, black licorice, licorice whips, licorice sticks
- healing effectstherapeutic, curative, restorative, healing, soothing
- Celery Benefitscelery seed, celery juice, fiber, potassium, vitamin K