When researchers surveyed more than 71,000 American adults, 61% said they'd had at least one digestive symptom in the past seven days. Heartburn, bloating and irregularity topped the list.
Water is part of the story. Your digestive system runs on it, yet a CDC study found 44% of adults drink fewer than 4 cups of water a day. Much of what we drink instead comes with added sugar.
Put the two together and you feel it: heavy after meals, a little sluggish, less like yourself. The fix doesn't have to be harsh. For generations, people have turned to something gentle instead: the clear gel inside the aloe leaf.