BioDigest provides a comprehensive formula designed to enhance the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and micronutrients. A decline in acid production is associated with several conditions along with the normal aging process. This decline may impair the absorption of a variety of micronutrients (including zinc, iron, and vitamin B12) and contribute to bacterial overgrowth in the intestinal tract.
The use of hydrochloric acid complexed with betaine and glutamic acid has been shown to normalize gastric pH among participants with impaired acid production, achieving a pH of less than 3 in under 10 minutes, and lasting over 70 minutes. This effectively improves the absorption of substances dependent upon low gastric pH.
BioDigest also provides pancreatic enzymes designed to restore normal digestion to patients with impaired exocrine pancreatic function, with protease, amylase, and lipase activity for digestion of all macronutrients. The inclusion of ox bile not only promotes efficient lipid absorption, but bile acids have recently been shown to enhance the proteolysis of dietary protein as well.
Additionally, bile acids upregulate brown adipose tissue activity, have antimicrobial activity in the small intestine, and have systemic metabolic and endocrine effects previously unrecognized, influencing thyroid function, metabolism, and glucose and lipid homeostasis.
Finally, pepsin A is the principle gastric proteolytic enzyme, and its actions indirectly stimulate prodigestive functions by triggering gastrin and CCK release.
Allergens:
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken. For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.
Contraindications
Safety during pregnancy and lactation has not been established, and should be avoided. Individuals with a
sensitivity or allergy to pancreatic enzymes or pork products should avoid using. Should be used with caution in an individual with a history of a peptic or duodenal ulcer or inflammatory bowel disease, and avoided in those with intestinal obstructions, atonic bowel, abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, severe dehydration or diarrhea.
Drug Interactions
Avoid use with
H2-antagnoists and proton pump inhibitors, such as cimetidine and lansoprazole.
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