10 BENEFITS OF BITTERS

1. Improves protein digestion and mineral absorption
2. Improves breakdown of fats and fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K
3. Reduce gas and bloating
4. Relieve occasional heartburn
5. Promote regular bowel movements
6. Reduce food sensitivities
7. Breakdown microbes and prevent SIBO & yeast overgrowth
8. In Ayurvedic tradition, bitters are known to reduce sweet cravings and regulate blood sugar
9. In Chinese medicine, bitters are cooling and remove “heat” from the body (aka inflammation)
10. Eclectics promote digestive bitters for improved detoxification, healthy skin, improved joint pain and healthy mood.

Bitter herbs include dandelion, burdock, gentian, artichoke, chamomile, milk thistle, motherwort, goldenseal and angelica. As bitter herbs are considered “cold” in nature they are often combined with warming herbs such as cinnamon, cardamom and ginger to balance the formula