Vital-Zymes Complete (120 caps)

More comprehensive than standard enzyme blends. While basic enzyme supplements typically supply protease, amylase, and lipase for digestion of protein, starch, and fat respectively, these products often lack more specific enzymes needed for optimal digestion of peptides, disaccharides, fiber, and other food components. In contrast, Vital-Zymes Complete contains a unique blend of 20 enzymes that work in tandem to reduce large, complex molecules into their smallest units to facilitate healthy digestion and efficient absorption.†

Two capsules of Vital-Zymes Complete deliver a broad complement of crucial enzymes that lend maximum support for digestion of a full range of foods as found in a typical meal.†

Promotes optimal GI function and digestive comfort†

Enzymes in Vital-Zymes Complete can support intestinal function, which can alleviate bloating, fullness, or discomfort associated
with occasional indigestion and gas. By facilitating more complete breakdown of macronutrients, this comprehensive group of enzymes supports improved nutritional status. It also supports the breakdown of difficult-to-digest food components such as casein, gluten, and lactose. Vital-Zymes Complete is an important dietary adjunct for individuals who seek to improve nutrient uptake and for those with occasional indigestion.†

Supplies DPP-IV activity specific for breakdown of casein, gluten, and other exorphin peptides

Protein molecules require multiple enzymes for complete digestion. Proteases degrade proteins into peptides of 10 to 20 amino acids in length. Peptidases then complete the process by splitting peptides into single free-form amino acids that are used by the body. Incompletely digested peptides from casein (casomorphins), gluten (gluteomorphins), soy, or yeast may adversely affect central nervous system function in some individuals. Vital-Zymes Complete provides ample amounts of peptidase enzymes that express dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) activity that is especially effective in breaking down exorphin (opiate-acting) peptides before they can be absorbed.†

Supports carbohydrate digestion†

Vital-Zymes Complete contains a wide spectrum of disaccharidase enzymes to assist optimal cleaving of sugars including lactose (milk sugar), maltose (from cereal grains), sucrose (table sugar), and amylopectin (starch) molecules into their absorbable monosaccharide forms.† Lactose intolerance is the most common form of carbohydrate intolerance. Incompletely digested sugars or starch can be fermented by gastrointestinal organisms that shift the balance of microbiota. Reduced disaccharidase levels are observed in some children and adults. Children with dyspepsia typically exhibit low activity of duodenal maltase, glucoamylase, and/or disaccharidases.

Helps protect GI tissue from occasional irritation†

In addition to facilitating more complete digestion of potentially irritating food components, Vital-Zymes Complete supplies Serratia peptidase, a unique endopeptidase enzyme which helps protect sensitive gastrointestinal tissue from occasional irritation and supports intestinal comfort.†

Helps support microbial balance

Vital-Zymes Complete also contains lysozyme, a health-promoting enzyme found in tears, human breast milk, saliva, and nasogastric and bronchial secretions. Lysozyme promotes protective barrier function in these tissues against undesirable microorganisms by degrading polysaccharides found in the cell walls of many bacteria and yeast. In the gastrointestinal tract, lysozyme’s action helps support a balanced microbial population and complements the benefits of the other enzymes in supporting intestinal health.

NOTE: Lysozyme is a highly purified, pharmaceutical grade material derived from hen egg white. While typically well-tolerated, those with classic IgE mediated egg white allergy should not use this product unless otherwise directed by their healthcare professional. Vital-Zymes Chewable does not contain lysozyme for those who may wish to avoid taking it.