By Jenn Resendiz
Rich, satisfying meals rely on the body’s ability to break down fats, and bile and digestive enzymes do much of that work. This article walks through the featured ingredients in CHF #6 Gal Bile-Zyme, Country Health’s ox bile, enzyme, and turmeric capsule with vitamin E, and what peer-reviewed research, NCCIH, and NIH ODS report about them.
Full ingredient list (per capsule): Vitamin E (as d-alpha-tocopheryl succinate) 30 mg; thiamine (vitamin B1, as HCL) 1 mg; proprietary blend 400 mg: ox bile extract, papain, lecithin (from sunflower), bromelain, pancreatin, alfalfa leaf, butternut bark, cascara sagrada bark, dandelion root, parsley root, red clover tops, turmeric root, wood betony aerial parts, trace mineral blend. Other ingredients: gelatin (capsule), maltodextrin (carrier), cellulose, magnesium silicate (lubricant), silicon dioxide (anti-caking). Suggested use: one capsule daily, or as directed. Supplied: 100 capsules.
Bile acids are made from cholesterol in the liver, stored and concentrated in the gallbladder, and released into the intestine in response to dietary fat. A 2017 review in Annals of Hepatology explains that bile acids in the intestine regulate the digestion and absorption of cholesterol, triglycerides, and fat-soluble vitamins, and also act as signaling molecules in fat and glucose metabolism.
A 2024 review in Nutrition in Clinical Practice adds that most fat digestion takes place in the small intestine through pancreatic enzymes and bile salts: bile acids emulsify fat so enzymes can break triglycerides into free fatty acids and monoglycerides that the intestine can absorb. CHF #6 leads its 400 mg blend with ox bile extract, paired with pancreatin (pancreatic enzymes) and sunflower lecithin.
Bromelain is a group of enzymes that break down proteins, found in the stem and fruit of the pineapple plant. NCCIH notes that pineapple was traditionally used for medicinal purposes in South and Central America, that oral bromelain seems to be well tolerated, and that some studies suggest it might help reduce symptoms after wisdom tooth surgery. Papain, which a 2025 literature review groups with bromelain as a proteolytic (protein-degrading) enzyme, joins it in CHF #6, so the formula covers proteins as well as fats.
Turmeric is a plant in the ginger family; curcumin, a major component of its rhizome, gives the spice its yellow color. NCCIH explains that turmeric has been used in Chinese, Indian (Ayurvedic), Islamic, and Thai traditional medicine for indigestion, abdominal pain, liver concerns, and more, and that its health activities are commonly attributed to curcuminoids. Modern meta-analyses of turmeric or curcumin for knee osteoarthritis show initial positive evidence, and initial research suggests it might improve some measures of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. CHF #6 includes turmeric root in its blend.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that NIH ODS says stops the production of reactive oxygen species formed when fat undergoes oxidation; it is also involved in immune function and cell signaling. Because the digestive tract needs fat to absorb vitamin E, ODS notes that people with fat-malabsorption disorders are more likely to run low. Nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils such as sunflower oil are top food sources. CHF #6 provides 30 mg of vitamin E, 200% of the Daily Value, per capsule.
Dandelion root completes the picture. NCCIH notes that dandelion flowers, leaves, and root have traditionally been used in Mexican and other North American medicine, that oral dandelion is popular for indigestion, and that laboratory studies have explored its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
CHF #6 combines ox bile and pancreatin for fat digestion, bromelain and papain for proteins, lecithin, and a traditional herbal blend with turmeric and dandelion, plus vitamin E as a fat-soluble antioxidant. One capsule daily keeps the routine simple.
Who might enjoy it: adults who want bile and enzyme support with richer meals, people who like turmeric and dandelion in a digestive formula, and anyone whose provider agrees a Country Health bile-and-enzyme blend fits their plan.
Please check with your clinician first if you:
No. Supplements are not FDA-approved to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Gallbladder and digestive symptoms should be evaluated by a clinician.
Each capsule provides 30 mg vitamin E, 1 mg thiamine, and a 400 mg blend led by ox bile extract, papain, lecithin, bromelain, and pancreatin.
The label suggests one capsule daily, or as directed by a qualified health professional. Keep out of reach of children.
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This article is for general education only. It is not medical advice, and neither this article nor the product it discusses is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Statements about dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or another qualified health professional before starting any supplement, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take prescription or over-the-counter medicines, or have a medical condition.
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