Digestive Supplements

Purified bile salts help break down dietary fats and reduce nausea and bloating from fat malabsorption during refeeding. Probiotics help resolve diarrhea and loose stools during refeeding by restoring disrupted microbial balance. Digestive enzyme supplements take stress off the pancreas and support breakdown of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates during refeeding. Supplements produced noticeable relief from nighttime reflux symptoms starting on the first day of use. Continued use of the supplements was associated with sustained symptom improvement. Bile salts work best when taken after a meal, so they can act on partially-digested fats. Betaine HCl should be taken right before a meal to pre-acidify the stomach for optimal protein digestion. If bile salts make a person feel worse, this often signals insufficient stomach acid, and Betaine HCl should be prioritized before adding bile support. Betaine HCl directly raises stomach acid levels and can address HCl deficiency during refeeding. Apple cider vinegar can stimulate and supplement hydrochloric acid production to address low stomach acid during refeeding. Betaine HCl is contraindicated in people with an active ulcer or gastritis, a…