Evidence supporting the use of: Enzyme blend
For the body system: Gall Bladder
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Enzyme blends, typically containing proteases, lipases, and amylases, have some scientific basis for supporting digestive processes, including those related to the gall bladder. The gall bladder stores and concentrates bile, which is essential for the digestion and absorption of fats. When the gall bladder is not functioning optimally, fat digestion can be impaired. Enzyme blends that include lipase help break down dietary fats, thereby reducing the digestive burden on the gall bladder and compensating for suboptimal bile activity. Several clinical studies have demonstrated that supplemental digestive enzymes can improve fat digestion and reduce symptoms such as bloating, gas, and steatorrhea in individuals with pancreatic insufficiency and, to a lesser extent, in those with gall bladder dysfunction. However, most enzyme supplements are not a direct treatment for gall bladder disease but rather support general digestive function, which can indirectly benefit gall bladder health. The evidence for enzyme blends specifically supporting the gall bladder is moderate, with most research focusing on general digestion. There is also some traditional use of digestive enzymes in various medical systems, but the primary justification for their use in relation to the gall bladder is scientific, albeit not robustly proven for this specific purpose.
Other ingredients that support Gall Bladder
artichokebarberry
berberine
bile acid
bile salt
bitter principals
black root
blessed thistle
boldo
borotutu
bovine
buckthorn
Bupleurum
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
butter
cascara sagrada
celandine
Centaurium erythraea
chanca piedra
chickweed
chicory
cholic acid
culvers Root
cynarin
dandelion
dehydrocholic acid
dioscorea
endive
enzyme blend
fennel
fringetree
Fumaria parviflora
fumitory
gentian
gentian root
Gentianella alborosea
Gentianella amarella
ginger
Glycochenodeoxycholic acid
Glycocholic acid
goldenseal
guggul
Guggulsterones
herbal blend (proprietary)
hydrangea
Indian sarsparilla
kale
Large-leaf gentian
lecithin
lemon
lipase
Lycopodium
Milk thistle
Monounsaturated fat
olive
oregon grape
ox bile
Peppermint
picrorhiza kurroa
Picroside
radish
rosemary
Scabrous Gentian
Swertia
Taraxacin
Taurochenodeoxycholic acid
Taurocholic acid
Taurodeoxycholic acid
Thistle
turmeric
Wahoo
Wild yam
Yellow root
Yin Chen
Other body systems supported by enzyme blend
Digestive SystemGall Bladder
Gastrointestinal Tract
Intestinal System
Large Intestines (Colon)
Pancreas Head
Small Intestines
Stomach
