S 894: The Digestive Assembly Line: Optimizing Stomach Acid, Enzymes, and Bile for Gut Health
From Sam Miller Science by Sam Miller
April 6, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 894
About this episode
This episode discusses the foundational elements of digestion, focusing on stomach acid, digestive enzymes, and bile, and their roles in nutrient absorption.
While much attention is given to the gut microbiome, the foundational elements of digestion (stomach acid, digestive enzymes, and bile) often go overlooked. This episode shifts our focus upstream in the digestive process, revealing how these critical players orchestrate the breakdown and absorption of nutrients. Topics discussed: - Stomach acid - Challenging the reflux narrative - Risk factors for low stomach acid - Digestive enzymes - Causes of enzyme insufficiency - Bile acids - The digestive assembly line - Symptoms of digestive insufficiency - When to consider digestive enzyme or bile support - Red flags ---------- My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization www.metabolismschool.com ---------- [Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101 ---------- Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1 ---------- Grab a…
Topics covered
- Stomach acid
- Challenging the reflux narrative
- Risk factors for low stomach acid
- Digestive enzymes
- Causes of enzyme insufficiency
- Bile acids
- The digestive assembly line
- Symptoms of digestive insufficiency
- When to consider digestive enzyme or bile support
- Red flags
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