Digestive Bitters

Bitter herbs and bitter foods stimulate the bitter taste receptors, not only on the tongue, but also within the stomach, intestines, and pancreas. The stimulation of these bitter taste receptors activates salivary and gastric secretions, preparing the digestive tract to receive food and break it down into nutrients.

The bitter herbs in Digestive Bitters help improve regularity & digestion, increase the body's natural digestive enzyme production, reduce gas, bloat, heartburn, and indigestion, and clears debris from the bloodstream (as a result of increased bile production).

The action of bitter herbs also gradually dissolves kidney & gallbladder stones, while gently cleansing the liver, blood, and kidneys.

By taking Digestive Bitters regularly, ox bile, digestive enzymes, HCL, antacids, and apple cider vinegar will, over time, be able to be dispensed with altogether. These digestive crutches merely weaken the body's innate digestive powers.

Bitter herbs and digestive spices are Nature's original way to restore effective digestion by enhancing digestive fluids in the body naturally.

Bitter herbs stimulate bile production from the liver, through the gall bladder (where it is concentrated 5-20 times), and into the small intestines.

The primary function of bile (of which your body produces about a quart a day), is to emulsify your fats and oils, thus preparing these cholesterol sources to be converted into the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, cholesterol-based steroidal hormones (estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, cortisol, adrenaline, etc.), and provide fatty acids for the body's numerous metabolic functions.

By emulsifying the fat before it enters the bloodstream, blood sugar levels are less likely to climb, as undigested fat in the bloodstream, followed by high sugar levels, are complicit in numerous chronic health conditions. 

Bile encapsulates the pathogens, heavy metals, chemicals, and parasites being purified from the bloodstream by the liver and delivers them safely out of the body. So bile production is one of the body's important detoxification pathway mechanisms.

Bile is also the body's natural laxative, so Digestive Bitters is slightly laxative, and will help move constipating foods (like meat, eggs, sugar, nuts, yogurt, cheese, bananas, etc.) through the system faster.

Digestive Bitters is not habit forming (does not contain cascara or senna) and can be taken daily. The general recommendation is to take some with every meal and just before bed.

Taken at least first thing in the morning and just before bed is helpful to resolve most any constipation issue. For additional support when needed, Ancient Mineral Blend and Herbal C further enhance the fullness and frequency of bowel action. 

Ingredients: Trifala (Amalaki, Bibitaki, Haritaki), Alfalfa Leaf, Ancient Plant Minerals, Boldo, Cinnamon (Sweet), Cumin, Dandelion Root, Fennel, Hawthorn Berry, Turmeric, White Oak Bark, Burdock Root, Calamus (American), Chamomile, Coriander, Ginger, Guduchi, Milk Thistle Seed, Papaya Leaf, Peppermint, Plantain Leaf, Sarsaparilla, Turkey Rhubarb, Dill, Angelica Root Bhumyamalaki, Cape Aloe Vera, Caraway Seeds, Cardamon, Fenugreek, Lemon Balm, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Chickweed, Codonopsis, Licorice, Parsley Leaf, Andrographis, Ashwagandha, Black Pepper, Gymnema, Nettle Root, Wild Yam, Gentian, Gold Coin Grass, SBOs, Ormalite

Recommended Use: 

Take 2-4 capsules (1/2 to 1 teaspoon/2.5-5 ml) with every meal. Optionally 1-2 capsules (1/4 -1/2 teaspoon/1.25-2.5 ml) can be taken between meals to help clear the blood of undigested food and separate contents of one meal from the next.

This practice promotes the critical separation of oils and sweets in the diet. 

As a general rule, do not take more than 12 capsules or 1 tablespoon cumulatively during a single day. Excessive use of a bile stimulant can result in pain in the liver and gallbladder, mimicking the symptoms of gallstones. 

The reason for this is the commonly known understanding that taking too much of anything creates the symptoms of what it helps at the ideal dose. 

If more digestive effects are required, add Herbal C. If more laxative effects are required add Ancient Mineral Blend for its magnesium content.