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Digestion is a complex process. It involves foods and complex nutrients breaking down into units that the body is able to use. There are three major types of digestive enzymes: those digesting fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Enzymes are responsible for the breaking down of compounds and regulating the speed at which metabolic processes take place. Normally, enzymes are produced in adequate amounts to digest foods that are eaten. But, as we age or as result of illness, the digestive system may become less efficient and the amount of enzymes produced may become insufficient. Some tips to help with digestion are: chewing your food thoroughly, not eating meals too late, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, getting plenty of fiber, and drinking water, water, and more water.

BCQ is an herbal combination that helps support the digestive system and connective tissue. It contains Bromelain, from the pineapple, which is a protein enzyme. Boswellia is the resin from a tree in India, relieving occasional gastrointestinal upset. Curcumin, the spice of curry, is a digestive enzyme stimulator. Finally is Quercetin, found in garlic, onions and apples.

Betaine HCL Pepsin & Gentian Root Extract is a combination of nutrients that are beneficial for promoting healthy digestion. Gentian, an herb, combined with betaine HCL maintains a healthy pH in the stomach, supporting protein digestion, mineral absorption, and small intestine pH. It is not recommended for patients with ulcers or a history of ulcers.

Digestzymes is a combination of the most important enzymes for digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. To absorb vitamins and nutrients from our food and supplements, we must be able to digest them properly. Studies show that the foods in the typical American diet are devoid of natural enzymes and do little to help secrete our own production of enzymes. Thus, foods do not get digested well and nutrients from food are poorly absorbed. Poor digestive health can lead to many health disorders.

HLC High Potency Powder (or HLC High Potency Capsules) contains six extremely stable and viable strains carefully selected to be acid tolerant and to provide excellent adherence to the gut wall. Probiotics contain beneficial, or "good," bacteria normally found in your body. These microorganisms may assist with digestion or help protect against some harmful bacteria. Finally, HLC High Potency should be taken by anyone over the age of 50 as a means of maintaining the numbers of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum in the GI tract, which would otherwise show a consistent decline.

Acidophilus/Bifidobacter/FOS 60