With bitters, digestive enzyme secretions are increased, helping to promote the complete breakdown of nutrients into their absorbable units, preventing gas formation when large molecules are acted upon by bacteria further down the small intestine.2, 11
The complete breakdown of proteins is particularly important, as the cross reactivity of immune cells between undigested protein molecules and intestinal cells plays an important role in the etiology of conditions such as celiac disease.15 Insulin and glucagon secretions are stimulated, helping to stabilize blood sugar levels.3, 11 Many bitters formulations have been traditionally used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and it is interesting to point out that many naturally sweet substances are often paired with some bitterness in nature.4, 11 Herbalist Jim McDonald hypothesizes that our cravings for sweetness may mask cravings for bitterness for this reason.4
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The first in her family to earn a doctoral degree, Dr. Higa
completed her thesis at the University
of Utah in Oncological Sciences where she studied the roles
of nuclear pore
proteins in nuclear export and nuclear envelope
breakdown.
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The DDP - IV activity present in the protease / peptidase provides for
complete digestion
of proline - rich
proteins and efficient
breakdown of dietary exorphins.
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