Digestion When the stomach has finished its work the the food (now called chyme) enters into the duodenum where it mixes with the digestive juices of the pancreas, liver and gall bladder. Digestion and absorption continue in the small intestines which then enters the large intestine before the waste is eliminated. This is a simple explanation of the course of digestion but it points up many areas where problems can occur. Stage I Digestion: Upper Stomach If you eat cooked food or if you have eaten a lot of cooked food in your life it is probably a good idea to add these natural enzymes back into your food. Signs and Symptoms: Indigestion, GERD, heartburn, gas. Suggestion Supplements: Total-Gest Digestive Enzymes What kind of problems can arise here? Most common is lack of HCL. This is a common finding as people age and may have numerous causes. This is often misdiagnosed as too much acid and so many use antacids to stop the heartburn and indigestion. This is a terrible solution as the antacid stops what little digestion can still occur when there is a HCL deficiency. The indigestion could well be caused by a lack of HCL as well as be an indicator of a more significant problem with the liver and gallbladder. Taking the antacid is a temporary relief of symptoms but does nothing to address the underlying problems. You may wish to see a properly trained physician to determine the true nature of the problem. If they suggest antacids you may wish to get a second opinion by somebody trained in natural medicine Signs and Symptoms: Indigestion, gastric reflux (GERD), heartburn Suggestion Supplements: Betaine HCL Suggested Testing: CDSA or CDSA 2.0 Signs and Symptoms: Indigestion, GERD, heartburn, gas, bloating in the intestines, undigested food in the stool. Stool that floats rather than sink. Stool that is light or green in color. Suggestion Supplements: Pancreatic Enzymes and/or LV-GB Complex Suggested Testing: CDSA or CDSA 2.0 Parasites Suggested Testing: Comprehensive Parasitology Test The Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA) is the original non-invasive evaluation of gastrointestinal function that includes analyses of digestion, absorption, bacterial balance, yeast and parasites. This profile is recommended for patients with diffuse and non-specific GI-related symptoms, such as indigestion, dysbiosis, constipation, and diarrhea. This pure 750 mg Betaine Hydrochloride tablet is designed for patients with compromised hydrochloric acid production. Ideally, Betaine HCL should be taken right before meals. Each tablet is coated with a vanillin pharmaceutical glaze because of Betaine HCL's strong odor. It is Not recommended for patients with ulcers or a history of ulcers. 120 caps This formula is designed to aid the body's natural digestive process. It provides a highly concentrated form of enzymes naturally secreted by the pancreas which are essential to the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. The formula contains lipase, which digests fat; proteases, which digest protein; and amylases, which digest starch. Pancreatic Enzyme Formula provides a natural way to nutritionally support proper digestive function. 60 caps LV-GB Complex provides support for liver and gallbladder function by providing lipotropic substances to aid in the elimination of fatty substances from the liver, as well as promoting proper bile flow (ie: L-methionine, taurine, inositol, and choline, beta-carotene, ox bile). These are combined with a combination of hepatic (aid the liver) and cholagogue (aid bile flow) herbs, such as milk thistle, greater celadine, dandelion, fringe tree, artichoke, and beet for optimal processing and elimination of toxins. This formula is designed to also support optimal digestion and assimilation of essential fats and fat soluble vitamins. 90 caps $36 This Product Really Works, It Is a Patient Favorite! Size 90 Caps If you are not sure which products or programs to use or which tests to take; or, if you need additional help:
Digestion, Natural Digestive Enzymes & Supplements
Good digestion and digestive health are of primary importance if you wish to be healthy. Digestion starts in the mouth where large good particles are broken down and mixed with saliva and salivary enzymes. The food then goes to the upper part of the stomach where digestive enzymes in food continue the process of digestion. After some time the food enters the lower stomach where enzymes and hydrochloric acid further the process and get the food ready to enter the intestines.
First we chew our food to make it more available for further digestion. The better the food is chewed the easier it is for digestive enzymes to do their work. The chewed food enters into the upper part of the stomach. Here the enzymes in uncooked food begin to do there work. If yo eat cooked food there may not be enzymes left to begin this digestive process. This is one of the reasons why a significant amount of raw food is often advocated as it still contains these natural enzymes. I
Stage II Digestion: Lower Stomach
In the stomach the food mixes with Pepsin and Hydrochloric acid. This furthers the break down of the food, especially protein. Proteins are broken down to there constituent amino acids so that they can be absorbed and processed by the body.
Stage III Digestion: Small Intestines
Once the food is broken down to chyme in the stomach it passes into the duodenum and small intestines to mix with pancreatic and liver/gall bladder enzymes. Here is where the final digestion and breakdown occur. Fat is emulsified by the bile and pancreatic enzymes continue to digest the rest of the food.
Testing at Genova Diagnostic Labs as well as other labs indicate that many of us have intestinal parasites. These can vary from microscopic, so that we cannot see them, to large worms. In addition is the intestinal dysbiosis caused by use of antibiotics, poor diets and exposure. This may be a far more common problem that was suspected. If you suspect parasites we recommend the Comprehensive Parasitology test by GSDL as one of the foremost testing labs.
Nutritional Support Products for Natural Parasite Cleanse & Detox
Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis
$279
Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis by Genova Diagnostics
Betaine HCL
$16
Betaine HCL by Designs For Health
$20
Pancreatic Enzymes by Pure Encapsulations
$20
LV-GB Complex by Designs For Health
Total Gest by Longevity Science
Longevity Science Total Gest is a full-spectrum enzyme formula that may aid in digestion. Total Gest is specifically formulated to provide the widest range of useful digestive enzymes to help break down foods, absorb nutrients and prevent maldigestion, gas, and bloating. Optimum digestion involves breaking down more than starch, protein, fiber, and fats. Some food groups need several types of enzymes to become fully digested and to allow all the nutrients to be available for assimilation.
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