The #1 Way to UNCLOG Your Colon Fast

About this Video

• Video Title: The #1 Way to UNCLOG Your Colon Fast
• Channel: Dr. Eric Berg DC
• Speakers: Dr. Eric Berg
• Duration: 00:06:53

Introduction

This video explains the digestive process, from food intake to waste elimination, focusing on how to improve digestion and address common issues like constipation and diarrhea. Dr. Berg highlights the importance of stomach acid, enzymes, bile, and gut microbiome health for optimal digestion.

Key Takeaways

• Stomach acid is crucial: Low stomach acid hinders digestion and nutrient absorption, leading to indigestion. Increasing stomach acid (e.g., with Betaine hydrochloride or diluted apple cider vinegar) can improve digestion.
• Small intestine health is vital: The small intestine is where most digestion occurs. Leaky gut, caused by consuming damaging foods (grains, gluten, junk food, refined sugar, seed oils), impairs digestion.
• Bile salts aid fat digestion: Bile, produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, helps break down fats and eliminate cholesterol. Supplements like tudka can improve bile function.
• Gut microbiome is essential: Trillions of microbes in the large intestine aid fiber breakdown, immune function, and neurotransmitter production. Antibiotics and glyphosate (in Roundup and some non-GMO foods) harm these microbes.
• Lifestyle choices matter: Intermittent fasting and avoiding excessive fiber intake (e.g., in large smoothies) can improve digestion. Fermented foods support gut health.