Evidence-based nutrition, in plain English — every entry sourced from clinical research.

THE COLLECTION

Health Benefit: Digestive Health

Every entry in this collection — sourced, checked and written to be read.

Black Pepper

Piperine, black pepper’s active compound, increases curcumin bioavailability by around 2000% and supports digestion independently.

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Lemon

Lemon combines vitamin C, citric acid and flavonoids for immunity and digestion, but the acid erodes enamel — dilute and use a straw.

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Lime

Lime combines vitamin C, citric acid and flavonoids for immunity and digestion, and historically prevented scurvy in British sailors.

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Mint

Menthol gives peppermint its cooling effect and smooth-muscle relaxant properties, making peppermint oil one of the best-studied natural IBS remedies.

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Papaya

Papaya combines the digestive enzyme papain with exceptional beta-carotene and vitamin C content for digestive and immune health.

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Pineapple

Pineapple combines the proteolytic enzyme bromelain with exceptional vitamin C and manganese content for digestive and immune health.

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