Digestive Enzymes
With Betaine Hydrochloride and Ox Bile
- Triple-action support to break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
- Betaine HCl primes the stomach environment before digestion
- Ox bile aids the handling and breakdown of dietary fats
- Pepsin and papain assist protein digestion for smoother mealtime comfort
- Made in our certified cGMP facility and tested in an ISO 17025–accredited laboratory
Comprehensive Support for Mealtime Comfort
Our Digestive Enzymes formula provides validated levels of protease, amylase, and lipase from porcine-sourced pancreatin, mimicking the body’s natural digestive secretions. These powerful enzymes assist with the breakdown of proteins, starches, and fats, making mealtimes more comfortable and supporting efficient digestive processes. Betaine HCl and pepsin help prime the stomach environment, while ox bile supports the emulsification and handling of dietary fats. Modern diets, age-related changes, and reduced enzyme output can make digestion feel heavier than it should. This formula brings together multiple enzymes—including papain from papaya—for broad digestive support. By assisting the body during the earliest stages of digestion, this blend helps the nutrients in your meals become more accessible as they move through the digestive tract.
Who can benefit from Digestive Enzymes
- Individuals who feel “heavy” after meals
- Adults noticing digestive changes
- Those eating richer, high-fat foods
- People wanting extra support for mealtime comfort
- Anyone looking to improve their digestive health
Why enzyme production declines
Enzyme production naturally decreases with age, but other factors can also play a role. Stress, poor diet, certain health conditions, and the overconsumption of processed or cooked foods can all contribute to lower enzyme levels. Modern food processing and high-temperature cooking also destroy many of the naturally occurring enzymes in food. As a result, the body must work harder to break down food, which can lead to digestive discomfort.
Signs your body could use some digestive support
- Feeling overly full after normal-sized meals
- Frequent postmeal bloating
- Gas or pressure after heavier foods
- Difficulty with high-fat meals
- A sense that food “sits” too long
Get the most out of Digestive Enzymes
Space your fluids strategically
Instead of drinking large volumes with meals, hydrate between them. This prevents unnecessary dilution of stomach acid and allows digestive enzymes to function at their intended potency.
Support your stomach’s first phase
Sip warm water or herbal tea 10–15 minutes before meals to encourage gentle gastric readiness. This small habit can help foster the environment your digestive enzymes rely on.
Avoid distracted eating
Multitasking while eating dampens the cephalic phase—your brain’s early digestive signalling. Eating without screens enhances enzyme release and overall digestive coordination.
Directions of Use
Adults: Take 1–4 capsules daily with food or as directed by your health-care practitioner. Take with or immediately before a meal/food. Swallow whole; do not crush or chew. Use the smallest effective dose which controls symptoms.
Duration of use:Consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
Warnings
Contains no: Gluten, soy, wheat, eggs, dairy, yeast, citrus, artificial flavour or colour, or sugar.
Cautions and warnings: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes; if you have pancreatitis, pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, or cystic fibrosis; if you have allergy to latex or fruits (such as avocado, banana, chestnut, passion fruit, fig, melon, mango, kiwi, pineapple, peach, and tomato); if you have excess stomach acid; if you are taking an anticoagulants / blood thinners or anti-inflammatory medication; if you are having surgery; if you are taking thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root, or other medications or health products which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance; or if you have fecal impaction or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or fever. Laxative effect may occur. Discontinue use if you experience abdominal pain, cramps, spasms, and/or diarrhea.
Contraindications: Do not use if you suffer from gastric reflux or if you have gastrointestinal lesions/ulcers; if you are sensitive to pancreatic enzymes or pork enzymes; if you are pregnant or breast-feeding; if you have liver, gastrointestinal tract, or gallbladder disorders and/or bowel obstruction; if you have gallstones or a bile duct obstruction; or if you have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, potential or existing intestinal blockage, atonic bowel, appendicitis, inflammatory colon disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, severe dehydration with depleted water or electrolytes, or diarrhea.
Known adverse reactions: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain/epigastric pain, and/or heartburn have been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use and consult a health-care practitioner. Hypersensitivity/allergy has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use.
Ingredients
| Each vegetable capsule contains: | |
| Pancreatic enzymes (from pork [Sus scrofa]) 4× concentrate | 200 mg |
| Protease (20,000 PC USP) | |
| Amylase (20,000 AGU USP) | |
| Lipase (1,600 LU USP) | |
| Betaine hydrochloride † | 105.3 mg |
| Ox bile (from Bos taurus liver), 45% cholic acids | 64.8 mg |
| Pepsin A (324,000 FCC PU) | 32.4 mg |
| Papain (from papaya [Carica papaya] fruit) (384,000 FCC PU) | 3.84 mg |
| † Betaine hydrochloride equivalent to 10 drops of dilute hydrochloric acid United States Pharmacopeia (USP). | |
| Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide in a non‑GMO vegetable capsule composed of carbohydrate gum and purified water. | |
Product ingredients listed here refer to our most recent production runs. Improvements to formulas and access to particular raw materials may create instances whereby ingredients on our web differ from ingredients in finished products available at retail. Always refer to ingredients, directions of use, and warnings on the label of the product you have on hand to ensure it is right for you.
Code: V0284-R4
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