A digestive enzyme blend that supports individuals who have indigestion, bloating, or had gallbladder removal.*Bio-Gest promotes the digestion and absorption of proteins, fats, and carbs with the combination of HCl, pepsin, pancreatic enzymes, and ox bile.*Thorne’s Bio-Gest is a comprehensive blend of digestive enzymes that support good digestion.* A digestive enzyme supplement can be beneficial in circumstances when less than optimal amounts of digestive enzymes are being produced in the body – like during the natural aging process or after gallbladder removal.*When to supplement with Thorne’s Bio-Gest:After consuming a meal heavy in fat or red meatFor the occasional overindulgeWhen eating foods that commonly cause gas and bloatingWhen less than optimal amounts of digestive enzymes are being produced in the body – like during the natural aging process or after gallbladder removalBenefits of Thorne’s Bio-Gest: Provides support for occasional indigestion*Minimizes gas and bloating*Helps maintain bowel regularity*Provides benefits after overuse of antacids*Supports individuals who have food sensitivities*Provides support after gallbladder removal*Optimizes the absorption of essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients*HCl promotes the body’s absorption of multiple nutrients, including folate, vitamin B12, vitamin C, beta-carotene, iron, and various forms of calcium, magnesium, and zinc*Pancreatic enzymes and ox bile promote the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, and K, CoQ10, and omega-3 fatty acids*  Key features of Thorne’s Bio-Gest:Contains undiluted pepsin and pancreatinDoes not contain lactose, which is often used to dilute pepsin and pancreatinContains ox bileMore about digestive enzymes: The proteolytic enzymes hydrochloric acid (HCl) and pepsin are secreted in the stomach, while pancreatin, composed of amylase, lipase, and protease, is secreted from the pancreas, and bile is secreted from the liver and through the gallbladder. These enzymes are all essential for digestion and absorption of nutrients from the food we eat. By providing all of them, Bio-Gest offers a complete solution for digestive support. Thorne's logo, text, trademarks, graphics, videos and photo images are the property of Thorne and are used with permission. Copyright © 2023*FDA Disclaimer: The information about this product and statements made are provided by the manufacturer, except customer reviews which are not evaluated. See www.thorne.com for information about the relationship between this product and any claims made. Results may vary from person to person based on body size and other factors, and the effectiveness is not guaranteed for you. Always seek the advice of your healthcare professional about taking dietary, nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplements.