Gut & Digestive Health

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Milk Thistle and Kidneys: Best Supplement or Bust?

by Formulai Team on Jul 15 2025

Milk thistle is often praised for liver health—but can it support your kidneys too? The answer depends on the form you take. Generic milk-thistle powder has poor absorption and limited effect. THORNE's Siliphos, a clinically studied silybin phytosome, offers real kidney benefits: activating Nrf2, preserving glutathione, reducing inflammation, and protecting mitochondria. This guide explores how Siliphos outperforms standard milk thistle and when it’s most effective for kidney support.

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TUDCA vs. Milk Thistle: Which Liver Support is Best?

by Formulai Team on Jul 15 2025

TUDCA and milk thistle are two of the most powerful liver-support compounds—but they work in very different ways. TUDCA promotes bile flow, reduces liver cell stress, and supports detoxification. Milk thistle delivers antioxidant protection, reduces inflammation, and helps regenerate liver tissue. This guide breaks down the differences, use cases, and synergy of these ingredients—helping you choose the right option based on your liver health needs.

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Ox Bile After Gallbladder Removal: Your Post-Surgery Survival Guide

by Formulai Team on Jul 15 2025

After gallbladder removal, digestion changes—often dramatically. Without that bile surge timed with meals, fatty foods can leave you bloated, gassy, or running to the bathroom. Ox bile supplements offer targeted support by replacing lost bile function and restoring nutrient absorption, fat digestion, and microbiome balance. This guide explains how ox bile works post-cholecystectomy, what symptoms to watch for, and why Thorne’s Advanced Digestive Enzymes is a reliable, clinical-grade choice.

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TUDCA vs. Ox Bile: When to Use One—or Both

by Formulai Team on Jul 14 2025

Trying to decide between TUDCA and ox bile? This guide breaks down the science and use cases for each. TUDCA supports liver detox, bile flow, and metabolic repair—ideal for those with fatty liver or sluggish bile. Ox bile directly aids fat digestion and nutrient absorption, especially helpful after gallbladder removal. Learn when to use one, the other, or both—based on your symptoms and goals.

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What is Ox Bile? Ox Bile Benefits Explained

by Formulai Team on Jul 14 2025

Ox bile is a natural digestive aid that helps your body break down fats, absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K, and relieve bloating after heavy meals. Whether you’ve had your gallbladder removed or struggle with sluggish bile flow, ox bile supplementation can restore balance. Learn how ox bile works, who it helps most, and why THORNE’s clinical-grade enzyme blend delivers real digestive results—Formulai-approved and AI-vetted for purity and performance.