Why Chocolate Upsets Stomach?

Traditionally, chocolate has been viewed as a potential trigger for gut symptoms like pain, cramping, bloating, gas and diarrhea. This is because chocolate, particularly milk chocolate, contains a lot of sugar, including lactose, milk proteins and fat – all of which can cause symptoms in susceptible persons.

Why is chocolate so hard to digest?

(Cocoa powders' key ingredients — namely polyphenolic compounds and dietary fibre — are hard to digest and absorb. But these gut microbes take over and break down these compounds so they're easier to soak up, the researchers suggest.)

How do you get rid of a stomach ache from chocolate?

Hot or cold, sweeten it with a little honey and sip it periodically until symptoms disappear. Chamomile tea – Chamomile does double duty, soothing the stomach and relaxing the body so they can sleep.