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| Category: | Organs | | Name: | Digestive uptake - general | | Description: | A general deficiency of digestive enzymes, protease for proteins and probiotics. |
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There are a number of factors that reduce the digestive system's ability to properly digest and extract the minerals and nutrients needed for healthy body environment.
1. Age - as we age the abilty to produce hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes are reduced.
2. Excessive antibiotic use destroy the intestional bacteria necessary for proper digestion.
3. Overusing laxitives to correct an digestive problem worsen the problem.
4. Reliance on processed and cooked foods that have no digestive aids in the foods contribute to incomplete digestion.
These are reasons to supplement with digestive enzymes, protease and probiotics. |
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