Critical for protein breakdown, B12 absorption, mineral ionization, and pathogen destruction. Low stomach acid is extremely common and underlies many health issues.
Digestive enzymes from pancreas breaking down proteins, fats, and carbs.
Cholesterol-derived molecules essential for fat digestion and elimination.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Often caused by low stomach acid and poor motility.
Produced by liver, stored in gallbladder. Essential for fat digestion and toxin elimination.
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) produced by parietal cells in the stomach. Essential for protein digestion, mineral absorption, and preventing bacterial overgrowth.