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This comprehensive digestive enzyme formula can assist in the breakdown of a wide range of proteins, peptides, fats, complex carbohydrates, sugars, and fibers. These naturally-flavored chewable tablets can be used by children or adults to assist more complete and proper digestion of food as needed. Enzymes play a crucial role in digestion, as they break down food components into molecules that can be readily absorbed and assimilated by the body. Cooking and heat processing destroy raw food enzymes, placing the full burden of digestion on the pancreas and other digestive organs. Fewer enzymes may be excreted in certain health conditions. Supplemental enzymes can assist in the breakdown of food and enhance the absorption of vitamins and minerals by reducing food to its essential elements. This enzyme supplement contains: • Plant-derived enzymes: This vegetarian formula contains enzymes that are active across a very broad pH range, making them effective throughout the entire GI tract. • A comprehensive blend of active enzymes: The broad-spectrum combination of enzymes in this product work together to maximize the breakdown, absorption, and utilization of macronutrients from a wide spectrum of foods, including proteins and protein peptides, carbohydrates, disaccharides, and sugars, lipids/fats, and vegetable fibers. Special proteases (protein-specific enzymes) are included that have Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) activity to support optimal cleaving of casein and gluten and their exorphin peptides (casomorphin and gluteomorphin). Serratia peptidase, a unique enzyme that helps protect sensitive GI tissues from irritation, is also included. • Hypoallergenic ingredients: This product contains highly purified, filtered enzymes to meet needs of foodsensitive patients. It is free of porcine or other animal-derived enzymes and avoids fruit-derived enzymes (bromelain, papain, kiwi) for maximum tolerance. It is also free of gluten and dairy. All-natural sweeteners and flavors are used. This product can be used by children or adults, as a general digestive aid, or when gastrointestinal function has been compromised by maldigestion, malabsorption, dysbiosis, or intestinal inflammation. This high-potency, multi-enzyme formulation offers an unusually complete range of plant/microbial-based enzymes that work in concert to help maintain normal enzyme levels that support the body’s digestive capabilities and assist intestinal repair mechanisms. Suggested Use: Chew 2 tablets daily at the beginning of each meal. This product was made in a GMP and ISO 9001:2000 registered facility. V K-VCH/080917 Other ingredients: Xylitol, mannitol, stearic acid, silicon dioxide, and natural cherry flavor. **Units are those used in edition five (V) of the Foods Chemical Codex (FCC) Supplement Facts Serving Size 2 Tablets • Servings Per Container 90 Amount Per 2 Tablets % Daily Value Amount Per 2 Tablets % Daily Value Comprehensive Enzyme Blend 320 mg* With the following minimum enzyme activity: Carbohydrate Specific Enzymes Amylase 732 BAU** Alpha-Amylase 40 DU** Glucoamylase (with isomaltase side chain activity) 12 AGU** Sugar Specific Enzymes Lactase 600 ALU** Sucrase (invertase) 54 INVU** Maltase 80 DP** Pullulanase (debranching enzyme 10 PUN** with isomaltase side chain activity) Vegetable/Plant Fiber Specific Enzymes Cellulase 200 CU** Hemicellulase (xylanase) and Pectinase Complex 80 HSU** Phytase 4 FTU** Beta-Glucanase 8 BGU** Alpha-Galactosidase 16 GaIU** Galactomannase 80 HCU** Protein and Peptide Specific Enzymes Acid Protease 20 SAP** Alkaline Protease 20 PC** Protease/Peptidase Complex with DPP-IV 16,000 HUT** endo-peptidase/exo-peptidase activity Fat Specific Enzyme Lipase 6,000 LU** Other Enzymes Serratia peptidase (enteric-coated) 1,000 SPU** *Daily Value not established.