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When Siff Haider and Nish Samantray launched Arrae in 2020, there was no comprehensive solution for bloating, despite it being such a universal experience. “I’ve never been at a dinner with girlfriends where the topic of bloating didn’t come up,” Haider says. Keen on solving “sexy solutions for unsexy problems,” as she puts it, the husband-wife duo set out to change that narrative by normalizing discussions around bloating. “It brings levity to something that was once weighed down by shame,” she says. “We wanted to bring that same energy to gut health.”
Everyone experiences bloating, but we’ve only started discussing it openly. “It’s one of those things we’ve normalized, but that doesn’t make it any less uncomfortable,” Haider continues.
“Bloating is a common complaint I hear from clients, and the reasons are rarely just about what you ate,” says Sahar Berjis, a registered dietitian and CEO of Inner Health Wellness. “It’s about how you’re eating, what’s going on inside your gut, and, yes, sometimes your stress levels.” Aside from general intolerances to things like gluten and lactose, it’s more than the food you eat; it’s also about how you eat it and what’s going on in your body during digestion.
Fellow registered dietician and founder and director of Real Nutrition Amy Shapiro lists as common causes poor digestion of food (especially high-FODMAP carbohydrates), swallowed air (from eating too quickly, chewing gum, and carbonated beverages), low stomach acids, insufficient digestive enzymes, hormonal imbalances, or a leaky gut—resulting in that telltale fullness, cramping, and distended stomach.
Over the years, many a remedy have been tossed about to stop bloating for good—eat your food in a specific order, dry brush, try a star nutritionist’s holistic approach—but nothing has taken hold quite like the world of bloat supplements.
Arrae Bloat Supplement
- Why We Love It: Clean, free of fillers, and formulated in partnership with a naturopathic doctor, this is one of the most acclaimed bloat supplements on the market. The formula is powered by the digestive enzyme bromelain and paired with five herbs (ginger root, lemon balm, dandelion root, peppermint, and slippery elm) designed to improve digestion, prevent gas, and alleviate discomfort in just an hour.
- Key ingredients: Ginger root, bromelain, lemon balm, dandelion root, peppermint, slippery elm
- Form: Capsule
- Certifications: Non-GMO, vegan, nut-free, cruelty-free
- Serving Size: 2 capsules
- Number of Servings: 60
Of the remedies currently available, few have captured the market’s attention quite like Arrae’s Bloat. And sure, the supplement is one of the sleekest we’ve seen (to Haider’s point, chic enough to display on any balcony), but where it shines is its composition. Bloat utilizes six clean ingredients designed to relieve bloating and support digestive comfort. Bromelain, a digestive enzyme derived from pineapples, leads the charge. “Think of it as a cleanup crew for that steak you ate too fast,” Berjis says. “It specifically breaks down protein, which can ease post-meal bloat if you’ve had a meat-heavy or high-protein dish. Enzymes are great for giving your digestive system a little backup, especially if your stomach acid is low—something I often see in stressed-out clients.” Next, Bloat leans on five herbs that bolster these digestive benefits; here’s how the pros break them down.
- Ginger Root: Shapiro describes this as “a carminative herb that can reduce nausea, stimulate digestion, and help relax the GI tract.”
- Peppermint: Berjis calls peppermint “a true cool girl of the herb world” for its ability to help relax GI muscles and reduce spasms, which Shapiro adds can ease bloating from gas or cramping.
- Dandelion Root: According to Shapiro, this is “a natural diuretic that can help with water retention and support liver function, potentially aiding digestion and detoxification.”
- Slippery Elm: Another soothing aid, slippery elm is useful in any detox. “Think of it as a silky balm for the digestive tract—especially helpful for irritated or inflamed stomachs,” per Shapiro.
- Lemon Balm: “Often used to reduce stress-related digestive symptoms, it has mild calming and antispasmodic effects,” Shapiro states, a nod to Berjis’s point that this can ease digestive upset tied to anxiety or stress.
With these ingredients in mind, experts say this is best suited to treat gas or bloating related to food intolerance, overeating, PMS, water retention, or stress-related indigestion. The real beauty of the Arrae supplement, though, is that it provides relief fast. “The combination of digestive enzymes and herbal antispasmodics means it can work within 30 to 60 minutes in many cases,” Shapiro says. It’s certainly the quickest-acting bloat supplement on the market, so it makes sense why all the gals turn to it when in a pinch. “That kind of immediate impact makes people want to share it—with their friends, on social media, and beyond,” Haider says. The formula has racked up hundreds of five-star reviews on Amazon and even more TikTok approvals. Hailey Bieber even handpicked it in her exclusive Vogue beauty edit as one of the few wellness products she swears by.
I’ve had friends and colleagues sing its praises for years now. Creative producer Gabrielle Reich, who is constantly jetting across the globe to film Vogue’s YouTube content, considers it a must-have, keeping the brand’s Carry-On capsule case full at all times. “I hydrate a ton on flights to prevent myself from getting sick but then always end up landing and feeling bloated from retaining water,” she tells me. “I take the bloat pills and feel better within a couple of hours.” Associate producer Lea Donenberg loves it, too, to address puffiness. “I just learned a ton about female cycle patterns and how the body changes during each phase,” she adds. “Now I cannot survive my luteal phase without Arrae Bloat. The ingredients inside combat all this, leaving me with a perfectly synched digestion cycle.” For me, I found it significantly improved my bloating symptoms after overindulging. Following too much pasta or one too many sweet treats, my stomach gets quite sensitive—resulting in a feeling of tightness and a distended, rumbling tummy. Nearing the hour mark after taking it, my symptoms subside almost completely and my body feels calmer—an impressive result, considering that without Bloat I’d feel discomfort through the next morning.
However, it’s important to note that this is not meant to be a daily, long-term solution but used occasionally. “Think of supplements as your bloat first responders—great for in-the-moment relief, but not a replacement for long-term gut healing,” Berjis echoes. “I often recommend this product when my clients are traveling or to prepare for bigger meals, dinner parties (where they have less control over what they eat), or when eating meals out,” says Shapiro. “For my clients who experience persistent or painful bloating, we will take a different approach and I may recommend seeing a doctor or specialist.”
As Haider puts it, no supplement can take you from unwell to well. “That kind of transformation requires a holistic lifestyle shift, she says. “A supplement is just that—a supplement. It should be one tool in a broader wellness tool kit. If someone is dealing with ongoing digestive issues, they need to evaluate their diet, stress levels, and habits. Bloat can absolutely help and often does, but it’s not the only step.”
Meet the Experts
- Sahar Berjis is a registered dietitian and nutrition coach and the CEO of Inner Health Wellness.
- Siffat Haider is the cofounder of Arrae and host of The Dream Bigger Podcast.
- Amy Shapiro is a New York City registered dietitian and nutritionist and the founder and director of Real Nutrition.
