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What is the primary function of bile in the body?
What is the primary function of bile in the body?
Bile aids in the digestion of dietary fats and transports toxins into the intestine for excretion.
Which bitter herb helps in enhancing urinary elimination of toxins?
Which bitter herb helps in enhancing urinary elimination of toxins?
- Gentian
- Milk Thistle
- Solidago
- Dandelion (correct)
Detoxification primarily addresses the intestine and kidneys, while overlooking the role of the gallbladder and bile flow.
Detoxification primarily addresses the intestine and kidneys, while overlooking the role of the gallbladder and bile flow.
True (A)
Bile is comprised of bile acids, salts, phospholipids, cholesterol, and _____.
Bile is comprised of bile acids, salts, phospholipids, cholesterol, and _____.
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Dr. Shade's Bitters No. 9
- A blend of nine bitter herbs and essential oils that helps orchestrate optimal digestion and detoxification via the liver, gallbladder, and kidneys.
Bile Flow and Detoxification
- Bile flow is a critical component of detoxification, transporting toxins from the liver and gallbladder into the intestine for excretion.
- Sluggish bile flow (cholestasis) slows toxin elimination and impedes detoxification, contributing to gastrointestinal dysbiosis and conditions like SIBO.
- Factors contributing to cholestasis include gallstones, biliary disease, chronic liver disease, certain medications, excess estrogen, and endotoxin (LPS).
Bitter Botanicals and Detoxification
- Bitter botanicals, such as dandelion, milk thistle, gentian, burdock root, and Solidago, have been traditionally used to support detoxification and cleansing functions.
- These botanicals activate cellular transporters, enhancing bile flow and toxin elimination, and exhibit anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.
Individual Botanicals and Their Effects
- Dandelion: supports diuresis, enhances urinary elimination of toxins, protects the liver, and upregulates antioxidant pathways.
- Milk thistle: increases bile flow, supports phase II detoxification, and alleviates hepatic inflammation.
- Gentian: promotes healthy bile flow, protects the liver from cholestasis-induced damage, and upregulates antioxidant enzyme activity.
- Solidago: promotes diuresis, increases glutathione S-transferase activity, and exhibits antimicrobial properties.
- Burdock root: supports liver and digestive health, exhibits anti-inflammatory properties, and protects against xenobiotic-induced liver injury.
- Essential oils (myrrh, juniper, clove, and sweet orange): support healthy bile flow, exhibit antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, and promote a healthy microbial balance.
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A medical and scientific educational resource for physicians and licensed healthcare practitioners, providing information on Bitters No.9 product.
