Enzyme power

Acid Protease is a digestive enzyme important for the first stages of protein hydrolysis in our digestive systems. Protein digestion results in smaller and easier to digest fragments—amino acids and dipeptides—which are then absorbed by cells for use as metabolic fuel and for cellular regeneration.

Alpha-galactosidase is a digestive enzyme specific for breaking down the indigestible sugars known as oligosaccharides found in complex carbohydrates. Oligosaccharides are beneficial for healthy gut flora and without their proper digestion, they can cause significant gas and bloating for some people.

Amylase is a carbohydrate specific digestive enzyme. Its primary function is to digest the starch and glycogen present in a carbohydrate-rich meal to encourage optimal cellular energy production.

Beta-glucanase is a digestive enzyme specific for breaking down beta glucan, a type of fiber found mainly in grains and cereals including wheat, barley, rye and oats. Although beta-glucan is a healthy prebiotic for our gut flora, it can also cause some digestive distress and slow natural peristalsis. Beta-glucanase enzyme can help ease some of these symptoms and doubles to maintain healthy flora balance.

Cellulase is a fiber specific digestive enzyme. Its primary function is to digest cellulose, an abundant compound found in the cell walls of all plant foods and an important building block in the plant kingdom. However, we as humans cannot digest cellulose because we don't produce the enzyme. Taking a cellulase enzyme may improve the nutritive value of certain foods like fruits, vegetables, and grains. It also turns some of cellulose into usable energy for our cells.

Our Digestive Support Blend in Enzyme Power™ was designed to synergistically reinforce the activity of our potent enzyme formula. It contains trace minerals from Icelandic red algae as well as esteemed digestive herbs including certified organic ginger extract, fennel, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cardamom, and green papaya.

Glucoamylase is a carbohydrate specific digestive enzyme. Its primary function is to digest the starch and glycogen present in a carbohydrate-rich meal. It enhances the action of amylase and unlocks the nutritional value of food-based starches, ultimately helping to digest larger carbohydrates for cellular energy production.

Hemicellulase is a fiber specific digestive enzyme. Its primary function is to digest hemicellulose, a compound found in the cell walls of all plant foods. Taking a hemicellulase enzyme may improve the nutritive value of certain foods like fruits, vegetables, and grains. In conjunction with cellulase, it also turns some of the plant fiber into usable energy for our cells.

Invertase, also known as sucrase, is a carbohydrate specific digestive enzyme. Its primary function is to digest sucrose (sugar) into its natural components for adequate and healthy absorption in your small intestine. Without invertase, sucrose is improperly digested and can cause imbalances in your gut function.

Lactase enzyme is specific for digesting lactose, the common sugar found in dairy products. Lactose is a disaccharide (two sugars) that requires further digestion to be absorbed properly. However, many of us (an estimated 10-20% of US population) are lacking in the natural production of lactase enzyme, either for genetic reasons or due to digestive difficulties. This leads to lactose intolerance, which can cause uncomfortable digestive symptoms. Taking a lactase enzyme can offer tremendous benefit for digesting dairy products and lactose-rich foods.

Lipase is a fat specific digestive enzyme. Its primary function is to break down fats and oils of all types into a form we can easily absorb and utilize to nourish our cells, skin, hair, and more. Fat malabsorption can lead to many digestive problems and a deficiency in proper fatty acid nutrition.

Maltase, also known as diastase, is a carbohydrate specific digestive enzyme. Its primary function is to digest the natural starches and maltose found in grains, cereals, and legumes. Maltase breaks down these carbohydrates to fuel your body's metabolic and energy needs.

Nattokinase is considered the 1,000-year-old Japanese secret to excellent circulation, heart health, and long life. Nattokinase is derived from a traditional Japanese fermented superfood called natto, which is a key component of the Okinawan diet. Nattokinase has proteolytic and fibrinolytic properties for supporting healthy blood flow and vessel health.

Papain is a digestive enzyme derived from green papayas and is specific for digesting complex proteins found in many types of foods (meat, fish, nuts, dairy, legumes). When taken on an empty stomach, papain can also help to neutralize inflammatory compounds in our bodies to support a healthy inflammation response — for our joints, cardiovascular system, and more.

Pectinase is a digestive enzyme specific for breaking down pectin, a type of soluble fiber especially prevalent in fruits and vegetables. Plants produce pectinase enzyme to help soften and ripen fruits, making them more edible. When taken as an enzyme supplement, pectinase increases the nutritive value and prebiotic potential of plant-based foods.

Peptidase is a digestive enzyme specific for digesting peptides—chains of amino acids found in protein-rich foods. Peptidase also has what's known as DPPIV activity. This allows it to work on the special peptide compound found in wheat, barley, and rye known as gluten, as well as the casein peptide found in dairy products. DPPIV can help ensure optimal tolerance to hidden sources of gluten and casein for those who are sensitive.

Enzymes are tiny but powerful activators that play a critical role in the complex chemistry of human health. Our plant-derived phytase enzyme ensures the breakdown of naturally-occurring phytic acid, an acid found in many of the foods we eat. This acid can inhibit absorption of core minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Phytase liberates phosphorus and other minerals from phytic acid to support healthy bone renewal.

Protease is a digestive enzyme specific for digesting complex proteins found in many types of foods (meat, fish, nuts, dairy, legumes). Proteases hydrolyze, or break down, protein into smaller polypeptides and free amino acids for optimal digestion and absorption. When taken on an empty stomach, protease can also help to neutralize inflammatory compounds in our bodies to support a healthy inflammation response—for our joints, cardiovascular system, and more.

Serrapeptase, also referred to as serrapeptidase, is primarily used as a systemic enzyme to neutralize fibrin and other inflammatory compounds found in the digestive tract and throughout our bodies. It supports healthy joint function, helps maintain a normal inflammation response, and exhibits powerful fibrinolytic activity for healthy cardiovascular support. Serrapeptase, discovered in the 1970's, is fast becoming one of the most exciting enzymes to support better health.

Xylanase is a digestive enzyme specific for breaking down xylans found in high fiber foods like grains and beans. Xylans are one of the most prominent types of plant fiber and can be very difficult to digest, potentially causing unwanted gas and bloating.