Malabsorption

Supplements for Oral Use

• Black pepper extract

  Black pepper extract increases nutrient absorption; helps to increase drug effectiveness. Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Bromelain

  Bromelain increases nutrient absorption; helps protein digestion; improves digestion. Take 1-4 g (2,000-8,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, with meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• MCT

  MCT increases fat absorption if it replaces partially normal fats. Take MCT daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

• GLA

  GLA increases nutrient absorption. Take 300-600 mg of GLA daily, in divided doses, with meals, for many months. If you take 2-4 g of black currant seed oil, containing 15% of GLA or 1.25-2.50 g of borage oil, containing 24% of GLA or 3-6 g of evening primrose oil, containing 10% of GLA you receive 300-600 mg of GLA.

• Glutamine

  Glutamine increases nutrient absorption and improves digestion. Take 3-6 g of glutamine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.