Bile Acids: Their Role in Gut Health Beyond Fat Emulsification
Supplemental bile acids and their potential for dysbiosis, constipation, and inflammatory bowel disease Generally, when we think of bile, the role it plays in digestion is what we think of first. Produced by the liver and expelled into the digestive tract by the gallbladder (for those of us who have one), bile emulsifies and…
Mastering Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Knowledge is Power
From enzymes to eating habits, there is hope Everyone has episodes of digestive discomfort from time-to-time. Unfortunately, some of us experience digestive problems chronically. It’s then that the doctor is seen, and most often, the diagnosis is irritable bowel syndrome, commonly known as IBS.[1] The physician’s recommendations may include a gentle laxative, fiber, water,…
What’s Wrong With My Poop?
Common factors that contribute to digestive system problems Many people experience a change in stool from time-to-time – what one has eaten, medications and supplements, a shift in the normal morning schedule, and emotional events all may contribute to irregular “pooping” patterns. However, a considerable number of people have a tendency towards bowel trouble,…
Tips for a Happy Belly This Holiday Season
How to enjoy the season without paying for it later With the winter holidays upon us, holiday gatherings and celebrations with an abundance of food and drink are commonplace. “Worry about it in the new year” is an approach many opt to take with respect to the excess calories consumed this time of year….
Digestives Enzymes – The Fix for Your Digestive Discomfort?
The important role of the pancreas and digestive enzymes on health There are so many supplements out there designed to support digestion, and probiotics seem to be getting all the limelight. However, many are surprised to find that digestive enzymes (also known as pancreatic enzymes) often have a far greater impact on digestive symptoms…
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