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A member asked:

I don't have a gall bladder and notice if i take digestive enzymes (herbal store) that i digest food better. are these harmful? negative effects?

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Good idea: Oral ingestion of digestive enzymes ought to be ok without harmful effects if taken as directed.

Answered 11/14/2012

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