REV0lution Health Library

Evidence-informed articles on nutrition, metabolism, hormones, digestive health, fitness, recovery, lab testing, and functional medicine.

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IBS, bloating, GERD, constipation, gut health
Hormones
PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, cortisol
Thyroid Health
Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, thyroid labs
Metabolic Health
Insulin resistance, blood sugar, weight loss resistance
Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmunity, inflammation, immune regulation, root-cause support

Advanced Lab Analysis
Functional testing, blood chemistry, GI-MAP, DUTCH, OAT, and lab interpretation
Fitness & Recovery
Strength, movement, sleep, recovery, performance, and resilience
Functional Medicine
Root-cause care, systems thinking, symptom patterns, and whole-person health
Nutrition & Performance
Protein, fueling, body composition, exercise nutrition, and metabolic health

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Stomach Acid, Digestive Enzymes, and Bile: How Digestion Works

Kerri Rachelle

Published on: 13/08/2026

Learn how stomach acid, digestive enzymes and bile break down protein, carbohydrates and fat—and why symptoms alone cannot diagnose a deficiency.

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How Digestion Works: Your Digestive System Explained

Kerri Rachelle

Published on: 03/08/2026

Learn how digestion works, including the roles of stomach acid, digestive enzymes, bile, the pancreas, nutrient absorption, motility and the gut-brain connection.

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