Speed Up Digestion

Here’s what you need to know about your digestive tract and how to speed up digestion.

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Timestamps
0:00 Improving digestion
0:23 Breaking down the digestive tract—stomach 
2:25 Breaking down the digestive tract—bile 
3:52 Breaking down the digestive tract—enzymes
5:10 Breaking down the digestive tract—flora 
6:05 Breaking down the digestive tract—P.N.S

In this video, we’re going to talk about how to speed up your digestion. If you have constipation, indigestion, gas, bloating, or stomach pain, this video is for you. I’m actually going to break down each part of your digestive tract and explain a little bit about it.

Breaking down the digestive tract:

Stomach —
Acid is the key thing in your stomach. It helps you break down protein, absorb certain minerals, and kill pathogens. Many people do not have enough strong acid in their stomach. 

To support healthy stomach acid levels, consider:
• Hydrochloric acid (betaine hydrochloride)
• Salt 
• Potassium 
• Apple cider vinegar 
• Kombucha tea 

Consider avoiding:
• Antacids 
• Calcium carbonate 

Bile —
Bile is made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile helps you break down fats. Supporting bile production can also help with bloating and belching.

To support bile production, consider:
• Bile salts 
• Beet tops 
• Ginger
• Artichokes 
• Lemon 
• Milk thistle
• Choline 

Consider avoiding:
• Decreasing friendly bacteria 
• Taking out the gallbladder if possible
• A fatty liver situation 

Enzymes —
A lot of enzymes are produced by your pancreas. Your small intestine, stomach, and microbes in your intestines can also make certain enzymes. Enzymes help you break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Heat destroys enzymes. 

To support enzymes, consider:
• Taking a blend of enzymes 
• Consuming more raw foods

Consider avoiding:
• Too many cooked foods
• Pasteurized foods 

Flora —
This is your friendly bacteria. Most of the flora in your body are in your large intestine. 

To support your flora, consider:
• Taking a probiotic 
• Consuming prebiotic foods (vegetable fiber)

Consider avoiding:
• Frequent antibiotic use if possible 
• GMO foods 

P.N.S —
Your parasympathetic nervous system is all about rest and digestion. 

To support and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, consider:
• Lowering stress
• Increasing B1
• Increasing potassium 
• Increasing magnesium 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 56, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching! I hope this video helps you better understand your digestive tract and how to speed up digestion.

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[kacylane]

Acids:salt and potassium, acv, kombucha
Bile :Ginger, lemon
Enyzme:raw food
Flora:Probiotics, ( fibre: vegetable)

[leemagaret]

Thank you Dr. Berg. I suffered from Halitosis for decades, from childhood. I tried everything for years from regular dental checks, daily mouthwash, saw so many doctors tried everything from the pharmacy, nothing helps. Eating meat and dairy products makes it worst. My social life and confidence were badly affected. After watching your videos I realized that I lack acid in my stomach, that's why my food were not digested and were rotting in my intestines . My blood type is A+. I started on Apple cider last month and after a week, my halitosis went away and my mouth feel so fresh now. I also started eating meat and dairy products without any problems. I hope someone who has a similar problem read this and have a happier life.

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[MikoMoJo]

Since starting Keto over a year ago, I’m happy to report I rarely have digestive issues 😃. It’s been amazing.

[rogerm]

I'm surprised you didn't include some type of physical activity. being busy or finding time to do some little bit of exercise everyday helps my digestion

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May God protect you and your entire family and keep you strong and healthy. Thank you for giving us all this knowledge for free

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Thank you for giving us an insight and a THOROUGH explanation of one of the most important body systems and how to keep it functioning.
This helps with people that also suffer from Leaky gut, SIBO, parasitic and Candida overgrowth infections.

I will be using your chart as my guide!

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Thank you dr Eric berg for this simple informative
and important video!

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Great video. Was waiting for to be addressed.

Thanks as always!

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Excellent way to lay it out, thanks for the video Eric

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Wow thanks this explains a lot of what I’m dealing with . I no longer have a gallbladder and my stomach has been altered. So I need help . Thank You so much .