Help Keep Your Digestive Health on Track This Summer*

Summer adventures, travel, and indulgent meals can sometimes throw your digestion off track—here are a few simple ways to help keep your gut feeling supported this season.*

Summer is all about cookouts, road trips, ice cream runs, and late-night bites, but those seasonal indulgences can sometimes throw your digestive system off its A-game. Then factor in travel and routine changes—weekends away, that Euro trip you’ve been saving for—and occasional digestive discomfort may follow. The good news? A few simple wellness tips and tweaks to your routine can help support digestive health all summer long.*

Why might summertime affect your digestive system?

Your gut is sensitive to changes in temperature, routine, and diet. In summer, you often face:

  • Heat and fluid loss. High temps can increase sweating, leading to fluid loss and a greater risk of dehydration, which may impact digestion. Proper fluid intake helps support healthy digestion and may reduce occasional constipation and bloating. Stay hydrated and aim for at least eight glasses of water daily.
  • Richer meals. BBQs and gatherings with friends and family often include fattier foods, dairy, gluten, and alcohol. These cause occasional GI discomfort for those who are sensitive.
  • Travel disruptions. Changing time zones, unfamiliar foods, and irregular sleep patterns can throw off your digestion.
Lactose Defense Enzyme supplement

How can digestive enzymes support summer mealtimes?

Digestive enzymes help break down certain foods so your body can absorb nutrients more easily.*

  • Lactose Defense helps prevent the gas and bloating that can come from eating dairy products for those who have difficulty digesting lactose.* Adults and children 12 years of age and older take 1 to 3 capsules with your first bite of that yummy cheese board, double-scoop waffle cone at the boardwalk, or other dairy-containing foods. It delivers the active lactase enzymes your body needs to help break down lactose comfortably, keeping you in the game at the summer cookout.*
  • CompleteGest® is a broad-spectrum digestive enzyme supplement designed to help digest proteins, fats, fiber, and carbohydrates.* Take 1 capsule with meals to help with digestion.*

How can probiotics support summer digestive health?*

Probiotics can help maintain digestive balance when taken daily.* Pearls® Complete Probiotic features a triple-layer coating to protect cultures from heat and stomach acid, so they reach the small intestine intact. A daily dose helps promote digestive balance, supports immune and colon health, and protects against occasional bloating, constipation, and digestive discomfort.*

Probiotics work best as a daily habit, so start your probiotic routine today so you can support digestive health during future big trips or busy summer plans.*

What else supports digestive wellness in summer?

  • Fresh produce and fiber: Seasonal fruits and veggies like berries and cucumbers boost fiber intake and hydration.
  • Eat slower: Taking your time during meals and chewing foods more thoroughly helps supports digestion.
  • Stick to a routine: Consistent mealtimes and sleep help keep your gut happy.

Set yourself up for a smooth season

With proper hydration, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and more, summer doesn’t have to come with digestive trade-offs. Explore Nature’s Way’s full digestive support collection here.*

July 20, 2026

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