Digestive Enzyme Complex

Inside your body, food is broken down into valuable nutrients with the help of a natural arsenal of digestive enzymes. But unfortunately, as we age, enzymes production begins to fall off steadily, making optimal digestion more difficult. Fortunately, if you aren’t producing enough of these important enzymes, you can take them in supplement form.

What’s exciting is that the research and science behind digestive enzymes has been growing dramatically. We now know which enzymes work best to help you break down and absorb various foods—including certain “problem” foods.

Relieve digestive distress and break down hard-to-digest food with enzymes

This is big news—so big that Dr. Whitaker updated his Digestive Enzyme Complex with a new, more powerful blend of plant-based enzymes. This new formula not only assists in the absorption of important nutrients from your food, it helps even more in preventing occasional gas, bloating, and digestive discomfort.

These new enzymes work so well because they specifically target and break down proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and difficult starches in foods like beans, lentils, cruciferous vegetables, and peanuts. In fact, this new formula works on every component of your meals. Plus, these advanced enzymes are so resilient that they reach your intestines completely intact, so they can go to work where they’re needed most.

When you start taking high-quality plant enzymes like those in Dr. Whitaker’s Digestive Enzyme Complex, you’re going to feel less bloating and gas, be able to eat the foods you love without discomfort, and know that you’re absorbing all of the health-boosting nutrients you need to feel strong and healthy.

What are the ingredient standardizations?
N-Zimes® Proprietary Blend:

Peptidase: 18,750 HUT; Phytase: 30 FTU; Alpha-galactosidase: 150 GalU

BioCore Optimum™ Enzyme Blend:

Amylase (from Aspergillus oryzae): 3,500 DU; Protease (from Aspergillus oryzae): 21,000 HUT; Protease (from Aspergillus oryzae): 4,000 PC; Glucoamylase (from Aspergillus niger): 5 AGU;Protease (from Aspergillus niger): 50 SAPU; Invertase (from Saccharomyces cerevisiae): 400 SU; Lipase (from Candida rugosa, Aspergillus, niger, & Rhizopus oryzae): 500 FIP;Malt Diastase (from barley): 1,500 DP; Protease (from Aspergillus oryzae): 2 AP

Is the formula kosher?
No

Is the formula and capsule vegetarian?
No, this product contains gelatin which comes from bovine (cow) or porcine (pig) sources. Our capsules are all pharmaceutical grade, and are made from the same gelatin that is used by leading pharmaceutical companies.

Is the formula sodium free?
Yes, the formula is sodium free.

What are the “other ingredients” used in this product?
We fully disclose all the ingredients used in the manufacturing of our products, including the excipients, fillers and machinery lubricants. These are listed as “other ingredients” on the label:
Gelatin (capsule), microcrystalline cellulose (filler), magnesium stearate (machinerly lubricant/vegetable grade).

Which of the ingredients are natural and which are synthetic?
All ingredients are naturally sourced. We also use no preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

Can I take this product with Dr. Whitaker’s other recommended nutritional supplements?
Yes. The Digestive Enzymes Complex should be taken with a high-quality multi-nutrient such as the Forward Plus Daily Regimen.

How should I store the product?
To preserve the quality and freshness, keep the bottle tightly closed and store it in a cool, dry place (59°-86°F). Do not refrigerate.
Supplements should not be stored in the kitchen or bathroom as the higher levels of heat and moisture can lower its potency and stability over time.

Are my supplements still safe and/or effective if the package was left outside in the heat or cold for a couple of days?
Yes, there is no concern for safety or potency of your supplements if they were mistakenly left outside in the heat or cold for a short period of time (2-3 days), or for an extended period during shipping. It takes months of improper storage to negatively affect the quality of the product.

Is this product tested for lead, mercury, and other heavy metals?
Every batch of Dr. Whitaker’s products is tested for lead and heavy metals. Each is delivered to Healthy Directions with a Certificate of Analysis from the manufacturer stating that the products are free from heavy metals or within the limits set by California’s Proposition 65 – the most stringent in the country.

Does this product undergo independent laboratory testing?
Each month, Healthy Directions selects several of its products and sends them to independent laboratories to make sure that they meet safe levels for heavy metals as well as label claim. Each product is guaranteed to be tested at least once per year.