Vegizymes™ provide a broad-spectrum blend of vegetarian (plant based) enzymes,
active in a broad pH range, to aid in food digestion. Protease breaks down
protein, Amylase breaks down starch, Lipase breaks down fat, Cellulase breaks
down fiber and Lactase breaks down lactose (milk sugar). Papain and Bromelain
are primarily protein digesting enzymes.
General Information
It has been well established in
alternative medical circles as well as conventional medicine that digestive
problems are often at the root of various illnesses. One such digestive problem
is an inadequate breakdown and absorption of food derived nutrients, due to a
lack of stomach HCl/pepsin and pancreatic enzymes. Enzymes are actually
specialized proteins that catalyze (accelerate) chemical reactions. Enzymes are
very specific and are involved in almost every chemical reaction within our
cells.
There are two basic sources of
supplemental enzymes. Food (plant based) enzymes and Pancreatic (animal based)
enzymes. Both forms of enzymes aid and enhance digestion but facilitate that
reaction in different ways. Plant based enzymes predigest the food within the
stomach and can work in both an alkaline and acidic environment. Pancreatic
(animal based) enzyme supplements are usually coated so that the HCl and pepsin
are liberated within the stomach and the pancreatic enzyme portion is liberated
within the small intestine.
The human body is capable of
producing on its own approximately 22 digestive enzymes. Each is capable of
either digesting protein, carbohydrates, sugars or fats. The digestive process
begins first within the mouth followed by the stomach and small intestine.
Throughout the digestive process specific enzymes are released and work to break
down specific compounds within the food we eat.
There of four types of plant
enzymes, the most important being cellulase. Plant food is a persons' only
source for cellulase, as the human pancreas does not produce it. Cooking food
can and often does destroy important plant enzymes as they are very sensitive to
heat. Plant enzymes are also rendered useless or worse yet, destroyed by
pasteurizing, canning and microwaving.
The consequences of eating a diet
which is predominantly made up of cooked foods is to create a lack of adequate
plant enzymes in the digestive tract, which leads to a number of conditions, one
of which is inflammation in its many manifestations.
A lack of enzymes can easily lead
to certain foods and proteins remaining undigested, and to remain in the bowels
in the form of undigested foodstuff. As the undigested food remains in the
intestines, it often stays there for lengthy periods of time, all the while
decomposing into toxic materials. These toxic substances are absorbed by the
blood and sent along to the liver to be detoxified. Often the liver becomes
overworked and unable to properly detoxify the entire blood system, which
results in toxins roaming freely throughout the body. The addition of plant
enzymes will aid in the complete breakdown of the food we eat, thus allowing us
to fully utilize the nutrients lock within the food.
Vcaps® is a registered trademark of Capsugel. Relora® is a registered trademark
of NPI, LLC. **U.S. Patent No. US 6,582,735
Suggested Usage:
As a dietary supplement, take 1 Vcap® 1-2 times daily with meals.
Safety
Information: Do not take if pregnant or lactating. Do
not take if currently taking any prescription medication or receiving medical
treatment without consulting your physician. Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use this product if you have a known allergy to any of the above
ingredients. Always consult with a health care professional before using any
nutritional supplement or starting any dietary program.
Important Notice: Only your doctor can properly
diagnose and treat any disease or disorder.
Before starting the use of any nutritional supplement, it is important
to consult with your doctor. The statements on this web site have
not been evaluated by the U.S. Food Drug Administration. These products
are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Information on the site is educational information only and does
not warrant, imply or guarantee any result or cure.
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