a wealth of good information here, thanks. what you say certainly applies to a friend of mine, and I'll pass on the gallbladder/digestive enzymes connection. Can't think why it didn't occurr to me already, except that I keep thinking of the 'no supplement' approach, except for whole foods that is, but this sounds like a missing piece of the puzzle.
I should add, to the original poster, sorry to be so harsh, but sometimes it seems like a shock in amidst all the 'support' can be the most compassionate thing in the longrun. I too wanted to say, I'd much rather see a bald man (even if that means shaving the remnants) than one hanging on to the hairs for dear life. Think Kojak. it's all about standing tall, and not thinking 'desperate'.