Bacterial overgrowth results in interference with
normal digestion and absorption of food, and may be associated with damage to the membranes or lining of the small intestine.
1) Phytonutrients: * Occur naturally in fruits
and vegetables * Promote the function of the immune system * Help fight off viruses as well as reduce inflammation * Associated with the treatment
and / or prevention of cancer
and cardiovascular disease 2) Enzymes: * Responsible for metabolic processes that occur within a cell
and are necessary for sustaining life * Assist
and play a large role in
digestion, energy production, blood coagulation
and contraction of muscles 3) Amino Acids: * The basic building blocks of protein *
Absorption of amino acids is essential for your metabolism 4) Essential Fatty Acids: * Reduce the risk of heart disease
and some forms of cancer * Improve mood * Decrease inflammation 5) Vitamins: * Essential for the
normal growth
and development of all human beings * Healthy maintenance of cell tissues
and organs * Help process proteins, carbohydrates
and fats required for utilization 6 & 7) Macro
and Trace Minerals: * Involved in electrolyte balance of body fluids * Essential for
normal cellular activity * Provide hardness to bones
and teeth
According to Brian St Pierre (writing for Precision Nutrition) they are «absorbed straight into our portal vein
and sent straight to the liver, bypassing
normal fat
digestion and absorption» [1].