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What the Timing of Your Bloating Reveals About Your Gut Function

You’ve cut out gluten, dairy, sugar — and you’re still bloated. What gives? 👉 The answer might not be what you're eating… but when your bloating shows up. In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most under-discussed — yet highly diagnostic — patterns in functional nutrition: bloating timing. Whether it hits right after you eat or hours later, it’s giving us major clues about what’s really going on inside your gut. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing everything right” but still look 6 months pregnant by 2pm, this is for you. I’ll help you decode the difference between low stomach acid vs. enzyme insufficiency, explain how we test for it using a marker called elastase-1, and share how we support both of these issues step-by-step! Here’s What We Cover: * What it means when you bloat 0-30 minutes after a meal  * What delayed bloating (2–4 hours later) tells us  * How to identify digestive dysfunction using the elastase-1 marker on a stool test * How your stomach, pancreas, and liver work together to break down food * My exact strategy for rebuilding digestive fire without guesswork or restriction * Why cutting more foods isn’t always the answer — and what to do instead 📌 Mentioned in This Episode: Functional GI Map stool testing with elastase, dysbiosis, and inflammation markers: GI Map Stool Analysis [https://programs.nikkiyeltonrd.com/momentum/post/1059] Apply to work with me: https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/apply Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. I'm so grateful to be part of your health journey! 🤝 🚀 Ready to show up fully in your life with energy and vitality for your people and your purpose? Work with me: Personalized 1-1 and Group Coaching [http://nikkiyeltonrd.com/1-1-coaching] ☎️ Or Text Me 'Coach' to (844)819-5214 & I'll send you all the details! 💬 Let's Connect: * Work With Me: Book Your Root Cause Assessment [https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/root] * Join My Weekly Newsletter: VIP List [https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/VIP-list] * 📸 Instagram: @nikkiyeltonrd [https://www.instagram.com/nikkiyeltonrd/] * 📧 Email the Team: info@nikkiyeltonrd.com * 💻 Dive into our 500+ blog posts: Visit our Main Website! [https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/] Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women over 30 heal leaky gut, restore metabolism, and reduce inflammation using a structured, step-by-step functional approach (The Abounding 5™ Method) that’s grounded in both science and faith. 🛍️ DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that at no cost to you, I may make a small commission when you...