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Digestive / Gastrointestinal

Extinguishing the Flames: Putting Out the Fire of Occasional Heartburn

Transient relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) can allow stomach acid and digestive enzymes to back up into the esophagus, triggering the burning sensation many know as ‘occasional heartburn.’ While conventional treatments focus on suppressing acid, this article explains why addressing the underlying lifestyle factors, digestive function and gut‐ecosystem is key to preventing recurring episodes—and how nutrient-support strategies can play a role in soothing and restoring the upper digestive tract.

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Digestive Enzymes: What are they and what do they do?

One of these steps involves the secretion of digestive enzymes. Your body naturally makes enzymes to help transform your food into substances your body can actually absorb and use. Sometimes supplemental digestive enzymes are also taken to provide digestive support while also optimizing the absorption of the nutrients from our food.

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Beyond Probiotics: A Multifaceted Approach to Gut Health

We all know how important the microbiome is for gut health and health overall. Probiotics can help improve our gut flora, so it is no surprise that people are looking…

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