While fat and oils have a bad name in the health world, healthy fat levels are essential for life, and the enzyme lipase is perfectly designed to break fat down to make sure we can get every ounce of the good from the fat we consume.* That’s why Lypo Gold has more lipase than ever. Lipase’s ability to break down fat is especially important for those who need gallbladder support or have had their gallbladder removed.* All of our products are made from only the highest quality enzymes and contain absolutely no fillers to ensure purity. Every product is 100% vegetarian, and we seek out vegan and Kosher ingredients whenever possible. Each product is specifically formulated to provide targeted support for common digestive discomforts, food intolerances, cardiovascular health, proper immune function or healthy inflammatory responses. The only ‘other ingredient’ in Enzymedica enzymes is the 100% vegetarian capsule itself. You will only find active enzymes inside the capsule, therefore offering the highest level of potency. How do you know whether the products you are taking, or considering, are good value and effective? If you want to compare products, below are some of the things you may want to look out for. All of this information is contained on the product label. For example, does it matter if the product is a tablet or a capsule? How pure is the product? Have lots of potential allergens or fillers been added to ‘bulk out’ the product? What information is there about allergens? Does weight matter? 1. Milligrams v active units – does it matter? – Yes.

When Enzymedica create their natural enzyme products, through a patented TheraBlend™ process, they make sure they blend enzymes that work at every pH level. If they didn’t, the products may not work in the acidic environment of the stomach, or underperform in an alkaline environment like the small intestine – making them ineffective for the whole of the digestive system. pH is a measure of acidity or alkalinity. The human digestive system has varying pH levels throughout its entirety. Products in the Enzymedica UK range that are supportive of fat digestion, are LypoGold which contains a generous amount of the fat digesting enzyme lipase and Berberine, which stimulates bile release from the gallbladder. Signs of poor fat digestion are much more subtle and harder to spot than the rapid digestive reactions that are common with carbohydrate related digestive health problems.If you have had your gallbladder removed, your doctor may have already prescribed enzymes to support fat digestion. If they haven’t – you may find that supplementing with a lipase enzyme alongside your meals could deliver a host of benefits. When there is trouble digesting fats, the early signs are heartburn and nausea. Later, bloating, constipation or diarrhoea can occur, often up to three hours after eating.

Fortunately, testing Vitamin D levels is easy, with many low-cost, simple fingerprint tests widely available. It is such a critical nutrient for good health, that GP’s may test for Vitamin D on a routine blood test. If you know that you are low on vitamin D, despite supplementation – it may be due to inactive lipase enzymes. These pH levels act as a switch; turning the natural enzymes in your body on an off, i.e. activating and de-activating them. A high pH will stimulate some enzymes, while a low pH will trigger others. The solution to this - is the perfect combination of enzymes. That’s where Enzymedica’s TheraBlend ™ products come in Digestion is a symphony of two parts. The first is called ‘mechanical digestion’ – this is the act of breaking down foods by force. We do this by cooking, blending, juicing and most importantly – by chewing. The next stage is called ‘chemical digestion’ which describes the release of saliva, digestive enzymes, stomach acid and bile fluids which all enter the gut to chemically digest the food. Actually, it doesn’t matter how much we blend, boil or chew food – we cannot make food molecules small enough for the body to absorb - enzymes do that. There are many sugars that can be found in our food, however, tend to be present in higher quantities in fruit and vegetables. Enteric-coated to prevent self-aggregation and formation berberine crystals that reduce absorption.When supplementing with protein digesting enzymes, it’s important to look for a pH variable enzyme blend, such as Enzymedica’s TheraBlend™. This ensures that protein digestion occurs in all the necessary parts of the digestive tract, namely, the very acidic environment of the stomach, as well as the more neutral environment of the intestines. When the combination of water and missing digestive enzymes meet in the gut, either due to genetics, age, lifestyle, or medications, extra water is drawn into the bowel, triggering a sudden, watery diarrhoea. Not only can an enzyme deficiency come from diet and lifestyle, but our bodies naturally produce fewer enzymes as we age. It can be hard to get what we need through diet alone because the process of cooking destroys the enzymes contained within food. Taking an enzyme supplement can help fill in the gap. Tablets are usually heavily manufactured. They are made by mixing, heating and compressing powdered ingredients into a hard solid pill. Often cheaper to manufacture than capsules, they can cause irritation and leave a bad aftertaste. They are also less likely to be absorbed in the body which then reduces their effectiveness. This process can easily deactivate the contents and reduce the effectiveness of enzymes.

Capsules on the other hand, have the medication enclosed in a protective outer shell. They tend to be faster acting, tasteless, tamper resistant, more absorbable by the body and therefore more effective. This is why Enzymedica only uses capsules for all the products in their range. In conclusion Sugar, or glucose, to be more specific, is the end result of carbohydrate digestion. Some fruit, vegetables and milks, have specific sugars that need enzymes to process them. Lactose, for example, is a naturally occurring sugar in dairy that requires lactase enzyme to digest it properly. Our gallbladder is a critical feature of our digestive system. If it has to be surgically removed, this can pose a major challenge for digestion. You may have noticed that Enzymedica’s enzymes are labelled in active units, whilst many other brands state their units in milligrams, but what is the difference? Constipation is a different kind of intolerance reaction and can take many days to manifest. It is often accompanied by migraine headaches, skin rashes, sleep disruption and a very uncomfortable tummy.Lipase is also important for its ability to help us absorb the vital fat-soluble vitamins A, E, D and K.* These vitamins give us numerous benefits, from promoting skin health to supporting the immune system and proper brain function.* When we swallow proteins, they enter the stomach all tangled up and we need enough strong stomach acid to untangle them. Then they are broken down by protein-cutting enzymes called proteases. We believe knowledge has the power to change lives. Our goal of educating people about the importance of enzymes in overall health is what motivates Enzymedica every day.