We are not just what we eat. We’re also what we digest, absorb, and assimilate. If digestive function is compromised, we cannot fully benefit from the nutrients in our diet, no matter how high the quality of our foods. Digestive Enzymes is a proprietary blend of digestive enzymes along with betaine hydrochloride (betaine HCl) to support the optimal digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Using Digestive Enzymes before meals may be helpful for patients who experience gas and bloating after eating, occasional constipation, or a feeling of fullness after eating only a small quantity of food.†^†

This nutraceutical supports the nutritional focus of the 5 Essentials^®.

*Daily Value not established

Other ingredients: Hypromellose (capsule), cellulose, olive oil powder.

Free Of:
GMOs, sugar, salt, dairy, eggs, peanuts, gluten, preservatives, titanium dioxide, artificial colors and flavors.

As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day with a meal, or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Digestive Enzymes are a proprietary blend of digestive enzymes along with betaine HCl to support optimal digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. The unique, proprietary blend in this formula includes the special protease DPP IV (dipeptidyl peptidase IV), which aids in the breakdown of the peptides gluteomorphin (from gluten) and casomorphin (from casein). Digestive Enzymes also includes the enzyme lactase, which helps break down the dairy sugar lactose.

• Digestive enzymes are able to break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fat. Supplementation may play a role in the management of digestive disorders, from lactose intolerance to cystic fibrosis.
• Gastric acid (stomach acid) facilitates the digestion of protein as well as the absorption of iron, calcium, vitamin B12, and certain medications.
•  High gastric acidity, in combination with pepsin and lipase, kills ingested microorganisms.
• High gastric acidity may play a role in preventing bacterial overgrowth, enteric infection, and possibly spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, community-acquired pneumonia, and infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
• Acid secretion protects against invading pathogens and allows us to consume more complex diets.
• The stomach has an important gatekeeping function against food allergies.
• Proton pump inhibitors, sucralfate, and/ or antacids may suppress gastric acid and interfere with protein digestion. Doing this may lead to sensitization and allergic reaction.
• The protease DPP IV (dipeptidyl peptidase IV) aids in the breakdown of the peptides gluteomorphin (from gluten) and casomorphin (from casein).
• A high gastric pH may lower gastric digestion and trigger food allergy. The allergenicity of allergens was reduced by up to a 10,000-fold by proper gastric digestion.
• Digestive enzymes mix well with nutrients, but are inactivated at pH 4 or below.
• Insufficient HCl may lead to poor nutrient status.
• Insufficient HCl may increase the risk for bone fractures.
• Animal studies show that betaine supplementation improves intestinal function.
• Gastric acid levels determine the activation of gastric pepsin and also the release of pancreatic enzymes.
• When anti-ulcer drugs inhibit or neutralize gastric acid, they may contribute to food allergens and protein-bound oral drugs with enhanced capacity to sensitize and elicit allergic reactions.
• Anti-ulcer medications increase the risk of food allergy.

^†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

If you are pregnant, lactating, taking any medication or have any medical condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place.

Heat sensitive product: We recommend shipping to your daytime location to ensure quality during hot summer months. Once product is delivered, we advise to not leave this product out in the heat for an extended period of time.

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