{"id":34803,"date":"2023-03-29T02:03:14","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T02:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=34803"},"modified":"2025-05-13T20:17:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T20:17:51","slug":"bloating-at-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/bloating-at-night\/","title":{"rendered":"No, Bloating at Night Isn’t “Normal.” Here’s Why\u2014Plus 7 Tips for Relief"},"content":{"rendered":"

No, bloating<\/a> at night isn’t normal, and here’s why. In this article, we explore nighttime bloating, the causes, and 7 tips for bloat relief. <\/p>\n\n\n

Despite what you may see on social media<\/a>, you don\u2019t have to live with a bloated belly. See what dietitians have to say about bloating at night. Also in this article: 7 tips to alleviate digestive discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n

One of the best things about social media is people getting real about their bodies\u2014and the images they post. It\u2019s easy to snap a pic in the right lighting and at the right angle and put that on your feed. But it\u2019s another when you post something extremely relatable, such as a post-meal belly bulge.\u00a0Wellness influencers are now sharing pictures of themselves at night where their bellies look visibly bigger or bloated, in order to show that this is something everyone experiences\u2014and that it\u2019s okay.<\/p>\n\n\n

However, experts say that this can be a dangerous trend. \u201cWhat we\u2019re seeing is a normalization of something that\u2019s common, but not normal,\u201d says Abigail Hueber, RD<\/a>, a functional and integrative dietitian with Above Health Nutrition in Boston. This means that ongoing bloating\u2014including bloating at night\u2014suggests there\u2019s something underlying going on with your health. \u201cThis message [may] prevent people from seeking help who want to ease their regular bloating,\u201d she says. Here\u2019s what you need to know.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"woman<\/figure>\n\n\n

Is Bloating at Night Normal?<\/h2>\n\n\n

Is bloating at night normal? When you eat, you can expect a small amount of stomach bulging, says Michelle Shapiro, RD<\/a>, a functional dietitian at Michelle Shapiro Nutrition in New York City. \u201cIt\u2019s a heavy chemical process to digest, and it\u2019s normal to experience a certain level of fullness while eating,\u201d she explains. However, there are certain clues signaling that your nighttime bloat isn\u2019t normal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n