Udo's Choice Ultimate Digestive Enzyme 60.caps - 7 active enzymes designed to ensure proper digestion

A specialized formula of 7 active enzymes designed to ensure proper digestion.

They improve the absorption of nutrients, increase energy levels, reduce irritation and food allergies, and maintain digestive health. Particularly helpful for those who are high in protein and fiber.

For better digestion of all foods.
A powerful full spectrum of 7 active enzymes, from 100% vegetable sources that supplement the natural enzymes lost during cooking.
It contains enzymes that break down proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, starch, lactose and complex sugars - along the entire digestive tract.
Helps reduce all gastrointestinal symptoms such as gas, bloating, acid reflux or rashes, constipation or diarrhea.
It helps maximize the nutrients available through foods, which leads to increased energy levels.
It has guaranteed activity and is expressed in internationally accepted FCC activity modules.
Gluten Free - Vegetarian Friendly - Not genetically modified
Health Canada Approved Health Claim: Helps reduce unwanted symptoms resulting from incomplete digestion of foods.
Many people recognize that they feel better immediately after taking a digestive enzyme at every meal. It facilitates digestion, reduces fatigue, bloating and malnutrition that often follow after eating. The Ultimate Digestive Enzyme achieves the complete absorption of our daily food, independent dietary choices. Ideal for everyone.

What are digestive enzymes?
Enzymes are large protein molecules, found in every living organism and act to:

convert food into energy
support the building of new cells
control the metabolic process
accelerate biochemical organic reactions
There are 2 main types of enzymes involved in the digestive process acting as catalysts:

Digestive enzymes are like scissors that cut the food we eat into basic building blocks, which our body then absorbs and uses to create cells, tissues, organs, glands, and generally the entire organ systems. They are produced endogenously by the pancreas, stomach and salivary glands.
Food enzymes are found in raw foods which, when not consumed fresh, are decomposed, meaning they literally "eat" themselves.
What is Digestion?
Digestion is the process of breaking down food into essential nutrients, absorbed through the bloodstream and used for the organism's multiple functional needs. Ideally, digestion is supported by a combination of digestive and digestive enzymes.

The consequences of lack of an enzyme
The enzymes are heat sensitive. Cooking can destroy 100% of the natural enzymes found in foods. The absence of natural enzymes in modern nutrition causes the pancreas, which is normally destined to secrete as many enzymes as it needs to complete the work that has begun in the mouth and stomach, to function. Ultimately, it may fail to meet the increased requirements for enzyme production, thereby allowing partially digested foods to enter the bloodstream. The body does not recognize these completely degraded foods (mainly proteins) as nutrients and, considering them attacked, activates the immune system in the form of an allergic or inflammatory reaction. The immune system begins the process of producing antibodies against food (which should be a friendly visitor) instead of doing its job, that is, treating and healing wounds and fighting viruses, bacteria and fungi.

Dietary supplementation of digestive enzymes with Ultimate Digestive Enzyme supports proper digestion, improves nutritional absorption, increases energy levels and reduces the appearance of gases, bloating, food allergies and intolerances.

How Can Ultimate Digestive Enzyme Help?
Ensures maximum absorption of nutrients from foods and other supplements
Allows the pancreas to rest, refresh and return to normal
Our energy levels are increasing because more nutrients are available in the cells
Supports a healthy digestive system, freeing it from the symptoms of incomplete digestion
Why do I need a mixture of enzymes?
There is not just one enzyme or enzyme formula that is suitable for everyone. This is because our eating habits and lifestyles, as well as the capabilities of our digestive system, change over time and with different conditions in our lives.

Many people choose a selective diet for a variety of health reasons. Protein diets, low in carbohydrates, vegetarian, macrobiotic, raw foods and even detoxifying or antifungal are all specialized, prohibitive for many important food groups and often lacking balance.

On the other hand, there are many people who eat unhealthy and carelessly with processed foods, which provide the body with very low-value meals, rich in protein, refined carbohydrates and devastating fats. Lastly, many people find that even if their diet is fairly healthy and balanced, they actually feel better when consuming digestive enzymes with every meal. Ultimate Digestive Enzyme helps the digestive system absorb the right nutrients and eliminates the symptoms of imperfect digestion.

What to expect?
You may notice an increase in the frequency of stains once you start taking Ultimate Digestive Enzyme. This is a good sign that the digestive process has already become more effective and bowel motility more effective. After a few days, you may notice that you are eliminating less stool because more food is broken down and nutrients are used by the body.

Many people also find that as soon as they begin to achieve better absorption of nutrients, they are satisfied with less food, resulting in reduced hunger and hunger. Conversely, others, who are underweight due to poor nutrient absorption, recognize that their digestive enzymes help them utilize the nutritional value of foods, allowing their body to maintain and grow better without losing weight.

The enzymes in the Ultimate Digestive Enzyme are 100% herbal. They come from fungus plants and crops.
The selection of 7 active enzymes is made so that each enzyme contributes to the breakdown of different dietary groups. Each enzyme works within a specific ph range. Some promote digestion in the acidic environment of the upper and lower digestive tracts, while others may only be active in certain areas of the alkaline environment of the small intestine:

Alpha-amylase: Splits food starch into simple sugars
Lactase: Splits lactose and helps digestion of dairy products
Alpha-galactosidase: Hydrolyzes refined carbohydrates
Protease: Strong fibrolytic and anti-inflammatory activity
Cellulase: Converts cellulose to glucose, reduces fiber volume
Lipase / Triacylglycerol lipase: Cleaves triglycerides, works with pancreatic enzymes
Stem bromelain: Proteinolytic with significant anti-inflammatory action
Generally:
Each enzyme does a very specific job very well and very quickly. For example, a protease enzyme cleaves a protein at a specific site one million times per second.

Amylases break down complex carbohydrates into starch and simple sugars, including sucrose, lactose and maltose
Proteases break down large protein chains or polypeptides into smaller amino acid chains and eventually into single amino acids
cellulases, which are not found in the human system, break the fiber bonds, disrupting the structure of the nets or cell walls that surround most of the nutrients in plants, while cellulase increases the nutritional advantage of fruits and vegetables.
lipases break down fats or triglycerides into fatty acids and monoglycerides
Vegetable - microbial enzymes against animal enzymes
Fermentation with microorganisms is a long tradition of food use
Plant-microbial enzymes are active at a pH of 3.0 to 9.0 (including the upper stomach pH) and can facilitate the digestion of much greater amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fat.
Plant-microbial enzymes show activity throughout the digestive process
Animal enzymes only work at a narrow pH range and at specific anatomical sites - for example pepsin is active only in the highly acidic environment of the active stomach
Some enzymes of animal origin are destroyed by the low pH in the stomach unless they are encapsulated in the enteric coating - pancreatin, trypsin and chymotrypsin are only active in the duodenal alkalinity.
The enteric coating can prevent the enzymes from breaking down and prevent any digestive benefits. Studies have shown that non-enteric coated products may be more effective than coated products
Because enzymes based on microbial plant cultures are able to initiate the breakdown and digestion of foods, they reduce the effects of intestinal permeability.
Sources for microbial enzymes are non-animal sources such as Aspergillus oryzae, bacillus subtilis, ananas comosus, bromelain and carica papaya or papain, aspergillus niger, rhizopus oryza, hordeum vulgare, trichoderma and longbrachiatum
Enzymes are isolated proteins, not living organisms - there are no e.g. Aspergillus live cells in the isolated enzyme after completion of the extraction process. They are safe micro-organisms that came from a safe fermentation process
Antimicrobial enzymes against animal enzymes bring immediate relief, reduce gas production / flatulence after a meal rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber (such as cruciferous vegetables, legumes, whole grains). This makes it possible for everyone to consume such beneficial foods.
The importance of proteolytic enzymes for reducing irritation
Ultimate Digestive Enzyme contains different proteolytic enzymes that work in either alkaline or acidic ph, so that digestion is complete - orally and all the way down to the small intestine. This facilitates the reduction of irritations and allergic reactions caused by incomplete breakdown of proteins upon digestion and entry into the circulation.

The importance of lactase
Lactose intolerance occurs when insufficient levels of disaccharide enzymes are secreted into the small intestine causing malabsorption and physical discomfort.

Lactase deficiency is considered the most common and known form of carbohydrate intolerance. Most mammals, including humans, have high lactase activity at birth. However, this enzyme activity can be reduced to low levels already in childhood and remain low in adulthood. About 70% of the world population is deficient in intestinal lactase, with more than a third of the population in Western countries considered to be unable to absorb dairy products. Lactase has been found to reduce the symptoms of lactose intolerance associated with dairy products consumption.

The intolerance to sucrose
The prevalence of processed and refined foods in the Western diet means that we consume a large amount of sucrose which can contribute to unjustified digestive stress. Unrecognized sucrose intolerance is thought to be a contributing factor to many allergies. Alpha-galactosidase hydrolyzes the sugars of the Raffinose line. Raffinose range sugars are also found in cruciferous vegetables, turnips, onions, beans and more. These complex sugars are not digested in the human gastrointestinal system but are instead fermented by the intestinal flora and usually produce gases.

What do the units of measure on the label mean?
Ultimate Digestive Enzyme is expressed in international FCC units (Food Chemical Codex). This certifies that the enzymes have been tested for their potency and potency.

Units vary from enzyme to enzyme because different functionality tests are required for different enzymes. The labels that refer only to the weight units of the enzyme contents do not provide any information on their potency or activity.

Is the capsule intestinal lining necessary? Why doesn't Ultimate Digestive Enzyme have it?
The purpose of the enteric coating is to keep a capsule or tablet intact while on its way through the highly acidic environment of the stomach until it reaches the alkaline environment of the small intestine. This is not necessary with Ultimate Digestive Enzyme, because these particular plant-based enzymes have a wide spectrum of activity, so they remain stable in stomach acids. Other enzyme supplements, including those made from animal organs, are much more sensitive and require an enteric coating to be used.

Are Enzymes Safe?
Plant-derived enzymes and those derived from fungus cultivation are extremely safe and have been used by Asian cultures for centuries. Ultimate Digestive Enzyme is a combination of 7 essential nutrients from plants and fungal cultures that, once extracted, are packaged in capsules. Because enzymes are proteins, the body treats them as a source of protein. Scientific research has not set a dose limit, so there is no risk even if one is taking too much.
Ingredients: Each capsule - suitable for vegetarians - contains: Pure blend of herbal digestive enzymes with guaranteed activity:

Alpha-amylase (Aspergillus oryzae) 5000 FCC DU (62.5 mg)
Lactase (Aspergillus oryzae) 3000 FCC ALU (37.5 mg)
Alpha-galactosidase (Aspergillus niger) 260 FCC GalU (29.9 mg)
Protease 4.5 (Aspergillus oryzae) 12500 FCC HUT (25 mg)
Cellulase (Trichoderma longibrachiatum) 400 FCC CU (11.5 mg)
Lipase / Triacylglycerol lipase (Rhizopus oryzae) 150 FCC LU (8.6 mg)
Bromelain stem (Ananas comosus) 50000 FCC PU (1.7 mg)
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium vegetable salt, maltodextrin and hypromellose.

Recommended Dose: Adults: 1-2 capsules daily. Take 1 capsule with the first mouthful of food at lunch. For heavy meals, take 1 capsule extra. Avoid using an empty stomach, especially if there is an ulcer.

Warnings: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or treatment of human disease. Consult your doctor before use: if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, medicated or have gastric / intestinal ulcers. Keep in a cool, dry place. Keep away from children.

 x60 vegetarian capsules.