Description

Plant-derived enzymes (betaine hydrochloride, lipase, amylase, protease, bromelain and papain), combined with a range of herbs (alfalfa, apple cider vinegar, caraway seed, chamomile, fennel seed, ginger root, peppermint leaf and turmeric (with curcumin).

The enzymes in this food supplement are derived from plant, fruit and vegetable sources.

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DIGESTIVE ENZYMES at a glance…

6 plant enzymes
8 herbals
With curcumin
Recommended by Marie Claire magazine
Suitable for vegetarians and vegan

Digestive enzymes

Digestive enzymes, which are only a few of the thousands of known enzymes, are complex proteins that are found in the digestive tract.

They are secreted by different glands in the body, including the salivary glands, the stomach and pancreas glands and the glands in the small intestines. They also each have specific sites of action, including the mouth, the stomach, the duodenum and the jejunum.

The human body produces around 22 different types of digestive enzymes, each of which acts on a different type of food.

The number of digestive enzymes produced by our bodies decreases as we age – enzyme production in the body actually decreases by as much as 30% in most adults over 50. Caffeine and alcohol intake, illness, pregnancy, stress, severe weather and exercise can also all take their toll on our finite enzyme reserves.

Luckily, digestive enzymes are also found naturally in fruits, vegetables, herbs and other raw foods.

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INGREDIENTS

Each capsule provides:
Turmeric (providing 20mg Curcumin) – 420mg
Betaine Hydrochloride – 145mg
Lipase – 66mg
Alfalfa – 50mg
Amylase – 45mg
Apple Cider Vinegar – 30mg
Caraway Seed – 20mg
Chamomile – 20mg
Fennel Seed (Foeniculum Vulgare) – 20mg
Ginger Root (Zingiberis rhizoma) – 20mg
Peppermint Leaf – 20mg
Protease – 16mg
Bromelain (providing 6GDU) – 5mg
Papain – 0.15mg

Ingredients: Betaine Hydrochloride, Capsule Shell: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC); Lipase 5,000U/g; Alfalfa Powder; Amylase 50,000u/g; Apple Cider Vinegar Powder; Anti-caking Agent: Magnesium Stearate (Magnesium salts of fatty acids) (vegetable source); Turmeric Extract; Caraway Seed Powder; Chamomile Powder; Fennel Seed Powder (Foeniculum Vulgare); Peppermint Leaf Powder; Protease III 50,000HUT/gm; Bromelain 1200GDU/G; Protease Enzyme (Protease 5000 HUT/g); Protease III 30,000HUT/gm; Ginger Root Extract (Zingiberis rhizoma); Papain 2000u/mg.

Contains no added: artificial colours, flavourings, preservatives, dairy products, gluten, lactose, soya, sugar or yeast.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Kosher approved.

USAGE

1 or 2 capsules to be taken with each main meal or as advised by a health professional.

If taken alone (i.e. rather than in combination with other digestive system support supplements), to be started off on a higher intake of 2 – 3 capsules before breakfast, lunch and the evening meal for 3 – 4 weeks. Thereafter, reduce to 1 – 2 capsules, 2 – 3 times per day or as required.

Warning: Do not take if peptic ulcers are present.