The Top Signs of a Digestive Enzyme Deficiency




Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast show

Summary: <p>Today I want to cover the top signs you’re deficient in digestive enzymes. </p> <p><br></p> <p>There are five pieces to this puzzle, and we’re going to break down each one. </p> <p><br></p> <p>1. The stomach </p> <p>Top symptoms of a deficiency in stomach enzymes: </p> <p> • Indigestion </p> <p> • Gas </p> <p>The best natural remedy:</p> <p> • Betaine hydrochloride </p> <p><br></p> <p>2. The pancreas </p> <p>Top symptoms of a deficiency in pancreatic enzymes: </p> <p> • Problems digesting fat</p> <p> • Bloating </p> <p> • Abdominal pain </p> <p> • Deficiencies in fat-soluble vitamins </p> <p>The best natural remedies:</p> <p> • TUDCA</p> <p> • A supplement containing pancreatic enzymes</p> <p> • Betaine hydrochloride</p> <p> • Ox bile </p> <p><br></p> <p>3. The gallbladder </p> <p> • Does not produce enzymes but contributes to enzymes and supports the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients</p> <p>Top symptoms of a deficiency in bile: </p> <p> • Bloating </p> <p> • Belching </p> <p> • Burping </p> <p> • Deficiencies in fat-soluble nutrients </p> <p> • Pain in the right shoulder or neck </p> <p> • Fullness under the right rib cage </p> <p><br></p> <p>4. The small intestine </p> <p>Top symptom of a deficiency in enzymes from the small intestine: </p> <p> • SIBO</p> <p>The best natural remedies:</p> <p> • Betaine hydrochloride </p> <p> • Ox bile </p> <p> • The carnivore diet </p> <p> • Intermittent fasting </p> <p> • Garlic </p> <p><br></p> <p>5. The large intestine </p> <p> • Does not produce enzymes, but the microbes in the large intestine do produce enzymes that support digestion</p> <p>Top symptoms of a deficiency in these microbes: </p> <p> • Diarrhea </p> <p> • Constipation </p> <p> • Fatty stool </p> <p>Natural remedies:</p> <p> • Leafy greens </p> <p> • Probiotics </p> <p> • Fermented foods </p>