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I\\xa0have a German friend who, after one of her fantastic meals, breaks out her Kr\\xe4uter and fills aperitif glasses for everyone. To her it\\u2019s simply tradition. For the rest of us it\\u2019s a pleasant extension of her unmatched hospitality\\u2014and a welcome end to a heavy dinner.

Digestive bitters have been used for centuries as a highly effective way to boost digestive capacity, and naturally occurring digestive compounds in foods have been an integral part of our ancestral diets since day one. My friend says bitters are the secret to a hearty constitution. Knowing the science\\u2014and seeing her example, I\\u2019m unlikely to argue there.

(This Mark\'s Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Tina Leaman)