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A woman’s digestive tract is more than the sum of its parts. There are so many factors that contribute to it being able to transform a salad into energy that there is simply no way to describe them all in this piece. Suffice to say that one of the most important components of the digestive tract is gut flora. That is, the billions of infinitesimally tiny microbes that ensure the environment of the digestive tract is healthy and well-balanced so that it can go about its job in an efficient and effective manner.

Today, these gut flora are known collectively as “probiotics”. Probiotics can help a woman fend off osteoporosis, balance her hormone levels, prevent reflux, enhance cardiovascular health, prevent vaginal infections and, well, you get the picture. They’re important.

Here are the best probiotics for women on the market today. (more…)

Digestive enzymes are fundamental to proper nutrition and overall health. People who suffer a shortage of digestive enzymes may well experience a compromised immune system, vitamin and mineral deficiencies and even malnutrition.

The good news is that digestive enzyme shortfalls can often be effectively treated by taking supplements. And there are a surprising number of high-quality supplemental enzymes on the market today that are easy to use and quite affordable. We’ve sifted through dozens of different brands to come up with the following list of the 10 best digestive enzymes. (more…)

Milk thistle is a member of the asteraceae family that includes sunflowers and marigolds. It was first cultivated in the Mediterranean region thousands of years ago and has long played a role in traditional medicine. In recent years milk thistle has been subjected to numerous clinical studies many of which have confirmed its wide-ranging health benefits.

Milk thistle is perhaps best known today for its ability to help treat a variety of liver conditions including cirrhosis, hepatitis and more. Although its benefits also extend to the brain, the heart and other parts of the body. Below is our list of the best milk thistle supplements currently on the market. (more…)