Because so many people are low in stomach acid and enzymes, Advanced Digestive Enzymes has been the most "life-changing" supplement across the board for my clients. This unique formulas has a significant impact on increasing the acidity of the stomach, which not only helps break down protein and fat, but a more acidic stomach also kills pathogens before they can reach the gut.

If you deal with reflux or heartburn, it's almost always an issue of too little acid in the stomach, not too much.

Advanced Digestive Enzymes should not be used concurrent with H2-blocking drugs and proton pump inhibitors because these drugs are intended to block the production of stomach HCl. If you're using acid-lowering medications, you may need to work with your practitioner to put a plan together so you can reduce the use of those meds, which make your stomach less acidic.

Advanced Digestive Enzymes is contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcers.

And if you're dealing with other gut issues, such as dysbiosis, addressing the acidity of the stomach is a crucial first step before tackling the gut and the microbiome, or you'll just continue letting bad bacteria populate your gut. That's why I start my clients with this supplement for 4-8 weeks before moving onto gut supporting nutrition or supplement plans.

Though individual needs vary, most of my clients start with using 1 capsule with each meal for the first week, and then use 2 per meal thereafter.

Stomach Support

Products

Advanced Digestive Enzymes (formerly Bio-Gest)

Dr. Shade's BitterX