Bitters not only promote saliva production, but also stimulate the activity of the liver, gall bladder and pancreas. Thus, fat digestion is facilitated and gastrointestinal movement is increased.
The pancreas plays a central role in digestion and blood sugar levels. It releases a digestive juice into the duodenum every day. There, enzymes break down the juice into its components.
Bitter substances take over many different tasks in the entire organism. They have a positive effect on the acid-base balance and the nervous system. Bitters promote digestion by stimulating the gastric juice, bile and pancreatic secretions. Through the intake of bitter substances, digestive hormones are released, which allow the food to be digested and utilised more quickly.