LUCAS HEDENBÄCKFounder at Superhuman Protocol

Give Me 66 Seconds and I'll Fix Your Bloating

4 Sept 2026 · 1 min

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In this concise masterclass, Lucas Wilhelm Hedenbäck challenges the common belief that bloating is solved by eliminating foods. Drawing on a framework he’s applied with over 100 clients, he argues that the root cause lies in insufficient digestive capacity—namely stomach acid, bile flow, gut motility, and microbiome health—as well as the nervous‑system state during meals (stress, rushed eating, poor chewing). He urges viewers to shift from a diet‑restriction mindset to asking why the body can’t properly digest foods, and to rebuild a gut that can tolerate a broader, nutrient‑dense diet. The talk outlines the key diagnostic questions and the overarching goal of restoring functional digestion rather than surviving on an ever‑shrinking food list.

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Okay, so here's a masterclass on how to fix your bloating in the next 60 seconds. I've used this exact framework with more than 100 clients to help them get to the root of their gut issues. Most people think the problem is food, so they remove gluten, then dairy, then FODMAPs, and then histamine. And eventually they're eating 5 foods and they're somehow more sensitive than when they started. Because restriction can reduce symptoms, but it doesn't necessarily fix why your gut became reactive in the first place. And what's actually missing here is digestive capacity. Are you producing enough stomach acid to break down your food? Is bile flowing properly? Is your gut motility Is your microbiome healthy? And most importantly, what state is your nervous system in when you're trying to digest? These are the questions you need to ask yourself, because if you're eating while chronically stressed, rushing between meetings, staring at your phone, and barely chewing, your body is getting a very different digestive signal than when you're relaxed and calm. So instead of endlessly asking, what food do I need to remove? Start asking, why can't my body tolerate and digest this food properly anymore? The goal isn't to survive on a smaller and smaller list of foods. It's to rebuild a gut that can handle a wider, nutrient-dense diet without constantly fighting you back.