Jarrow Formulas Bile Acid Factors 1000 mg With Conjugated Bile Acids, Dietary Supplement for Digestion Support and Absorption of Fats & Fat-Soluble Nutrients, 120 Capsules, 30 Day Supply

20 years ago I had some gall bladder problems when I was pregnant. It was an uncomfortable surprise to learn how painful the gall bladder can be when eating the wrong foods - especially fatty foods like cheese, marbled meat and even drinking alcohol. A hospital visit was how I found out about gall stones. I avoided fatty foods that would trigger the extreme discomfort with quite a bit of success. Now in my late 50's, I decided to lose some weight to keep all my numbers on the healthy side. I eat healthy choices and felt that I could lose weight pretty successfully if I adjusted my portions and would try intermittent fasting. I began to listen to hypnosis clips for weightloss ( this one is one of my favorites and got me started on weight loss: [...]) that I found free on the internet. They worked well - I had noticeable decrease in my cravings and was uninterested in eating for longer periods of time. I found that "intermittent fasting" was working and I dropped 8 pounds pretty quickly.HOWEVER. However, I began to experience gall bladder pain once again. It felt like fat was being dumped into my system and those old feelings of nausea and feeling toxic levels of fat overwhelming my gall bladder were again present. I read up on fatty liver and gall stones and other articles about fat metabolism and de fatting a body... and it pointed to bile salts. This particular product was mentioned a couple of times in some articles so i cam to Amazon to find it. I purchased this product and am COMPLETELY SATISFIED with what it does for me. Because I normally do not eat fatty food, I do not take the pills during meal times.I find that if I go to sleep while doing an intermittent fast, that sometimes I will wake up with an achy gall bladder feeling. I take one or two pills depending upon my level of discomfort with a good quantity of water and I am usually back to being comfortable and ache free in under 40 minutes. I went from dreading losing body fat to feeling fairly certain that taking this supplement will work each time I need to take it. It will prove out over time, is my feeling. But so far, so good!I have read several articles that say if a dose is taken every night before bed, that there is a possibility of eliminating stones for good as the bile acids emulsify the hardened cholesterol deposits that form the stones. I am leaning towards that course of dosing after I lose the rest of the weight while keeping gall aches and attacks under control. Another thing that pointed me in this direction: I read where very rapid weight loss (like people using lap bands or other weight loss surgery) would have severe gall bladder complications during the fat loss... some even leading to gall bladder removal. Which I would like to avoid, personally.This stuff works. I am not sure how/if it will affect the results of my next lab panels, but I for sure know the weight loss I am achieving will help boost my numbers in a healthier way.

This has become a staple in my daily supplement regimen. Hands down, this is my favorite brand for supporting digestion and enhancing the absorption of fats and fat-soluble nutrients. Since incorporating this supplement, I've noticed a significant improvement in my overall digestive health. It’s particularly effective for those of us who need a little extra help with fat digestion. The quality of the product is top-notch, and the results speak for themselves. I highly recommend this brand of Bile Acid Factors to anyone looking to boost their digestive efficiency and nutrient uptake. It offers immediate relief, the smell isn't as bad as other brands and the capsule is normal in size.

The good: This stuff is amazing. I went from about 2 years of paleo to full blown keto for a few months before I realized that all the extra fat in my diet wasn't being digested properly. When I took these pills after my meals, it was like a balloon was deflated in my stomach and I finally started digesting everything properly.The bad: Whatever you do, START SLOW. I jumped right in with 3 capsules per meal, and without going into way too much detail, I didn't leave the house for almost 4 days and I'm lucky I didn't melt my booty with the horrible acidic liquid coming out of it every 20 minutes. Seriously, that's not an exaggeration. And was probably too much detail after all, but I mean, you've been warned. I think the 3 capsules is probably for people who don't have a gallbladder at all and eat a lot of unhealthy fats. One per fatty meal is plenty; and don't take it until the end of the meal or the cycle of bathroom trips will start all over because it will just go straight through you without digesting anything like it's supposed to do. Just my own experience (that I would not wish upon my worst enemy). Ouchie.Sentence: Recommended, just start slow and figure out the dosage that works with your body!

I unfortunately had my GB removed about 10 yrs ago. Ever since, I have struggled with the curse of a dismembered digestive tract, without any Dr's help. Honestly, they don't give a crap what happens to you after they've cut you and have their money. I was NEVER told what I was in for after surgery. I just got sick and had to figure it out for myself. Fast forward through years of learning what I couldn't eat like a normal person. Any type of "challenging" food with any amount of fats was a death sentence. Many fruitless GI visits, scans and tests revealed "you're fine, go home". Bull----. I had to learn all over why we need bile and how it's supposed to work before they ruined it for me. Basically, now you just need to keep this on hand for whenever you will be eating foods which have fat or other content requiring bile to completely digest. Think of bile salts the way that dishwashing soap emulsifies grease when washing dishes. Same concept, fats are broken down in such a way your body can properly absorb and deal with these foods without the awful pain and consequences otherwise. I had been using another bovine bile salt supplement in a pressed tablet form for a few years, with some success. I decided to switch and try Jarrow, these are SO MUCH more effective and easier to take. Most meals with fats or meat I only need 2 capsules, and pleasant dining without any discomfort or problems later on. Wonderful! These truly are a lifesaver when nothing else has helped!

this product works well, be careful and drink lots of liquid otherwise it will burn your throat very badly to the point that you cannot breathe.