1
: relating to or functioning in digestion
the digestive system
digestive disorders
digestive organs
2
: having the power to cause or promote digestion
digestive enzymes
digestively
adverb
Examples of digestive in a Sentence
Adjective
the digestive system of the body
Recent Examples on the Web
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Aug. 2023
The natural recipe is loaded with glucosamine, chondroitin, biotin, amino acids, vitamin A, and probiotics for optimal digestive and gut health.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
The ideal approach to do this is to feed your pet a digestive (also known as gastrointestinal) food, which will help support the stomach and gut function.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2022
My mother knew the spice’s sulfur compounds as an antiseptic, an antispasmodic, a digestive, a diuretic, an expectorant, a sedative, and a laxative.
—Madhur Jaffrey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2022
On the other hand, Tequila is drunk as an aperitive, alone as is wine, for example, during dinner or in cocktails and as an after-dinner digestive, so the pairing with cheese is natural for us.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 May 2022
As a substitute, I was offered coarse digestives and tea in a thin plastic cup that was too hot to hold.
—The Economist, 28 Jan. 2020
Many traditional digestives can be cloying and overpoweringly bitter, rendering them largely inaccessible to more sensitive palates.
—John Debary, Bloomberg.com, 22 Dec. 2017
Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
These foods may trigger digestive issues—including bloating in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).13
Also, though rare, artichokes can lead to allergic reactions.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
In addition to the cholesterol-lowering benefits, psyllium husk can also help alleviate digestive issues such as diarrhea and constipation, improve bowel regularity, regulate blood sugar, and regulate appetite.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
Dandelion Root has been used for hundreds of years as a digestive aid.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
For instance, consuming large amounts of protein powder can cause digestive problems.
—Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
Beyond waste management, the colon also houses a complex microbiome, which plays a key role in overall digestive health, immune function and even mood regulation.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
It was used in social life, for digestive aid, as a protective talisman, to eliminate fatigue and more.
—Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
Warning signs include irregular or missing periods for people who menstruate, crappy sleep, low energy, a worse-than-normal mood, and digestive problems.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Mar. 2024
Noun
This means that the treats contain only essential components, minimizing potential allergens that could trigger digestive upset in sensitive dogs.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Aug. 2023
The natural recipe is loaded with glucosamine, chondroitin, biotin, amino acids, vitamin A, and probiotics for optimal digestive and gut health.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
The ideal approach to do this is to feed your pet a digestive (also known as gastrointestinal) food, which will help support the stomach and gut function.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2022
My mother knew the spice’s sulfur compounds as an antiseptic, an antispasmodic, a digestive, a diuretic, an expectorant, a sedative, and a laxative.
—Madhur Jaffrey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2022
On the other hand, Tequila is drunk as an aperitive, alone as is wine, for example, during dinner or in cocktails and as an after-dinner digestive, so the pairing with cheese is natural for us.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 May 2022
As a substitute, I was offered coarse digestives and tea in a thin plastic cup that was too hot to hold.
—The Economist, 28 Jan. 2020
Many traditional digestives can be cloying and overpoweringly bitter, rendering them largely inaccessible to more sensitive palates.
—John Debary, Bloomberg.com, 22 Dec. 2017
Adjective
But Take Note This powder contains a digestive enzyme blend, including lactase, amylase, and lipase, which are generally considered safe and may improve digestion in some.
—Alexandra Paetow Ms Rdn, Parents, 15 Apr. 2024
These foods may trigger digestive issues—including bloating in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).13
Also, though rare, artichokes can lead to allergic reactions.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
In addition to the cholesterol-lowering benefits, psyllium husk can also help alleviate digestive issues such as diarrhea and constipation, improve bowel regularity, regulate blood sugar, and regulate appetite.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
Dandelion Root has been used for hundreds of years as a digestive aid.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
For instance, consuming large amounts of protein powder can cause digestive problems.
—Donavyn Coffey, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
Beyond waste management, the colon also houses a complex microbiome, which plays a key role in overall digestive health, immune function and even mood regulation.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
It was used in social life, for digestive aid, as a protective talisman, to eliminate fatigue and more.
—Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
Warning signs include irregular or missing periods for people who menstruate, crappy sleep, low energy, a worse-than-normal mood, and digestive problems.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 4 Mar. 2024
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digestive
2 of 2 adjective1
: relating to or functioning in digestion
digestive processes
2
: having the power to cause or promote digestion
digestive enzymes
digestively
adverb
digestiveness
noun
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