Description

GB-3: Digestive Support from Endo-met

GB-3 by Endo-met Laboratories combines ox bile powder standardized to 45% cholic acid, pancreatin and black radish root extract in a digestive support formula.

Pancreatin supplies enzymes that help break down fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Ox bile powder provides bile acids involved in fat digestion. Black radish root, included as an extract, has traditionally been used for digestive, liver and biliary support.

Dr. Lawrence Wilson describes GB-3 as more “yang,” or warming, than vegetarian digestive formulas because it contains animal-derived ingredients.

GB-3 and fat digestion

Bile is produced by the liver and plays an important role in fat digestion. Bile acids help emulsify dietary fats, making them easier for digestive enzymes to break down.

GB-3 contains ox bile powder standardized to 45% cholic acid. Providing bile acids is different from demonstrating that a supplement increases the body’s bile production or flow.

Digestion and nutrient absorption

Digestion breaks food into components the body can absorb. Pancreatic enzymes help break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats, while bile acids assist with the digestion and absorption of dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins.

These normal digestive processes explain why digestive support is considered alongside nutrient intake in nutritional balancing programs.

GB-3 and copper balance

Some nutritional balancing practitioners include GB-3 in programs addressing copper imbalance. The liver removes excess copper through bile, so liver and bile function are relevant to copper balance.

Can GB-3 affect bowel movements?

Bile acids reaching the colon can contribute to loose stools. If you notice diarrhea, abdominal cramping or other digestive discomfort while taking GB-3, consult your healthcare professional before continuing or adjusting the amount.

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