Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About ENZALASE®
How to I know if I need an enzyme supplement for digestion?
I take probiotics and they work sometimes but not all the time, would an enzyme supplement help?
Can ENZALASE® replace FOS?
Does ENZALASE® reduce intestinal gas in other ways as well?
Does ENZALASE® help reduce lactose intolerance?
How does ENZALASE® benefit my general health?
I've been told that it's not necessary to protect enzymes from stomach acid, is that right?
What is the reason for the high lipase level in ENZALASE®?
What is EnzaStim® and how does it help ENZALASE® work better?
Explain what is meant by ENZALASE’s “Deep Release Technology.”
Can I take ENZALASE® at the same time I take my probiotic?
What is a good probiotic to take with ENZALASE®?
Why do I need to refrigerate ENZALASE® when other enzyme supplements are stored at room temperature?
Can I overdose on ENZALASE®?
Will ENZALASE® interfere with prescription medications?
What is the most common effect I will experience when taking ENZALASE®?
If you experience indigestion and bloating after a meal, or if food seems to “hang” in your stomach, you will benefit from taking an enzyme supplement. Irregular bowel habits including constipation and diarrhea can also signal a need for enzyme supplementation. If you have such symptoms on a regular basis check with your doctor before taking any supplement.
Most people over 40 can benefit from taking an enzyme supplement for improved digestion but it may not be necessary to take one with every meal. Heavy meals, late dining, spicy meals and meals containing foods not normally eaten are candidates for enzyme supplementation. People over 50 often require an enzyme supplement with lighter meals as well.
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Some will. To be of benefit to probiotics, an enzyme supplement must have strong concentrations (high activity units) of fiber digesting enzymes like cellulase, hemicellulase and pectinase. These enzymes release prebiotic sugars and soluble fibers from vegetables and grains. Once free these prebiotics feed the probiotics so they work better. ENZALASE® is a new multi-enzyme supplement that contains high levels of prebiotic releasing enzymes.
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Yes, when you see FOS (a soluble fiber that feeds certain probiotics) declared as a food ingredient, it’s there as a synthetic compound. When ENZALASE® releases FOS from vegetables and grains it’s present with other natural compounds that reduce intestinal gas (which can be significant when synthetic FOS is consumed).
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The alpha-galactosidase enzyme in ENZALASE® helps reduce gas produced by intestinal bacteria when raffinose family sugars, present in cabbage, broccoli, beans and other vegetables, are consumed.
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The lactase enzyme in ENZALASE® splits lactose (milk sugar) into two simple sugars, glucose and galactose, which are readily absorbed in the intestinal tract. This helps prevent lactose from reaching the colon where anaerobic bacteria consume it producing gas and discomfort.
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By improving digestibility of major food types, proteins, fats and carbohydrates, ENZALASE’s potent enzyme groups (see the above illustration: What’s Inside an ENZALASE® Capsule) help free other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals bound within these foods. Once free they can be absorbed by the small intestine and utilized by the body. For example, much of the magnesium in a steak is bound within muscle tissue, digest the muscle tissue and out comes the Mg.
ENZALASE® also benefits general health by other mechanisms, when taken between meals, as indicated for the SYSTEMIC HEALTH program in this brochure, the protease and lipase enzymes may help encourage circulation. See Scientific References for more information.
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No. Many enzymes are sensitive to stomach acid and lose activity when held at a pH below 2.5 for an hour or more (typical time spent in the stomach). Lactase, for example, can lose 25% or more of its activity under these conditions, lipase even more. So protection from stomach acid is important and the gel-matrix formula used to Acid-Proof® ENZALASE® (patent pending) is a vital requirement to get full potency (declared enzyme activity units) through into the small intestine.
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Lipase is the enzyme that digests food fats that coat the food mixture (chyme) when it enters the duodenum portion of the small intestine. If you don’t get the fat off the food particles other enzymes can’t function effectively since fat interferes with their ability to attach to there substrates. For example, alpha-amylase can’t effectively attach to starch (its substrate) and digest it if fat is in the way. ENZALASE®, with 6,000 FIP lipase units/capsule, is effective at digesting fat so other enzymes can function better.
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EnzaStim® is a unique emulsifier (polysorbate 80 on silica – patent pending) that helps the lipase in ENZALASE® digest fat more effectively. Fat needs to be emulsified (mixed with water) before it can be digested. The body produces bile for this purpose but not always on schedule or in the necessary amounts. EnzaStim® provides insurance that emulsification occurs.
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This was quite a fortuitous discovery. The gel-matrix that gives ENZALASE® its Acid-Proof® protection in the stomach does not completely dissolve in the front part of the small intestine but holds together, with much of its enzyme activity tagging along, until it reaches deep into the intestinal tract. Here, for the first time with an enzyme supplement, a portion of the enzymes deep release and offer a deep digestion response. This is particularly important for the prebiotic release enzymes, the pectinase, cellulase and hemicellulase, as they do better in the lower G.I. tract where peristaltic activity (intestinal motility) is slower.
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Yes, but its best to separate them by 2-3 hours.
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The #1 Probiotic is Theralac® see www.theralac.com.
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All enzymes, like probiotics, are perishable. Typically, enzymes lose 1% of their strength per month. This can jump to 2-5% under elevated temperatures and high humidity. Most enzyme companies will not tell you this. It’s okay to hold ENZALASE® at room temperature for up to three months due to its Totally Inert Packaging (TIP Packaging®) in amber glass bottles with moisture and oxygen absorption packets. Store ENZALASE® under refrigeration when at home to insure potency through the expiration date.
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By FDA definition, the enzymes in ENZALASE® are foods and are all generally recognized as safe (G.R.A.S.). Our recommendation is not to exceed 6 capsules per day. Due to its potency, rarely does one need to use more than one capsule per meal (or one capsule daily for probiotic stimulation).
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Generally not, but some prescription drugs do react with enzymes and others may have their action enhanced by enzymes. Always check with your doctor and pharmacist regarding these possible interactions before starting on an enzyme supplement.
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The two most common effects reported are:
- Improved digestion and greater intestinal comfort after a meal.
- Improved regularity with reduced bloating and intestinal gas.
After 1-2 months a noticeable increase in energy and general well being is often reported as well.
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Enzalase:
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Reduces Indigestion and Stimulates Probiotics
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Great Value When Compared With Other Quality Enzyme Products (only $39.95 for a 2 month supply!)
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Enzymes to digest all 4 major food groups
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Patented alginate delivery to get all enzymes through stomach acid at full strength |