Episode 23: Functional Strategies for the Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders

Functional hypochlorhydria is a condition we see so often, yet
Prilosec is a top ten medication: what’s the disconnect?
Probiotics: which ones, how much, combo or single strain? What does
the research really show probiotics are actually doing? Is there
any truth to probiotics colonizing the GI tract? And what about
soil-based probiotics, any reason to be jumping on that bandwagon?
What is the correct lab test for identifying pancreatic exocrine
insufficiency (PEI), and what is the optimal range? Is there any
utility to testing fecal fats? What enzymes (vegetarian or
animal-based), botanicals and other interventions are appropriate
for addressing PEI?