Now Foods Super Enzymes • For Digestive Relief

Now Foods Super Enzymes is an excellent supplement for a range of digestive problems as acid reflux, indigestion, and assimilation of food. Consuming additional enzymes is more important the older you get as the body’s own production starts to wane after age 30. Poor diet, stress and other factors can also disturb the production of enzymes.

There are many digestive enzyme supplements available. Bit I’ve often found that Now Foods can be trusted to produce high-quality supplements for a good price. Now Foods Super Enzymes proved no exception.

Now Foods Super Enzymes Description

Many enzyme supplements contain similar ingredients. But there are a few differences, more or less important. Here’s a list of main features of Now Foods Super Enzymes.

• They’ve included betaine HCI (hydrochloric acid), which benefit those with a low production of stomach acid. This often cause acid reflux (heartburn), gas, constipation and other digestive problems. It’s a good combination to have betaine and digestive enzymes in the same supplement.
• It contains the most important enzymes tI break down fats, carbs and protein. These enzymes promote a complete digestion and assimilation essential nutrients (see of enzymes below).
• Super Enzymes has quality assurance and is produced with Good Manufacturing Principles. It’s not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. But is produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. However, this is usually not a problem unless you’re extremely sensitive.
• Other ingredients include cellulose, silica, stearic acid (vegetable source), magnesium stearate (vegetable source) croscarmellose sodium and tablet coating. Contains sulfites. For most people these substances are completely harmless.

Potential benefits of Super Enzymes

Acid reflux: A main cause of heartburn is a lack of stomach acid, not too much as many believe. Now Foods included betaine HCI (hydrochloric acid) which can prove helpful.

Digestive aid: After age 30, the body’s ability to produce some enzymes gets impaired. This can cause gas, bloating and a general feeling of discomfort, especially after a big meal. Adding enzymes is a simple, cost-effective way to lessen such symptoms.

Assimilation of nutrients: Enzymes are essential for the body to be able to use nutrients in food consumed. Adding extra enzymes promotes a more complete uptake of vitamins, minerals and other materials needed to keep the body healthy.

Allergies, intolerances: Some people with gluten or lactose sensitivity report an improvement when using a combination of betaine HCI and digestive enzymes. This might be because incomplete digestion causes problems in the intestine and the immune system. Some people may need a higher betaine dose to get the desired effect.

How to take

For many, 1 capsule with each main meal is enough. Others might need 2 or even 3 capsules, especially with a big or heavy meal. The effect of enzymes is immediate so you will notice quickly if they work or not. Some people report that the enzymes work beat after bigger meals containing more fat and carbohydrates. However, those on a keto diet might need other enzymes.

Some feel that taking enzymes 15-20 minutes before the meal works well. Others take the capsule together with the meal. Some also have have good success adding a probiotic supplement or fermented food to strengthen the effect of digestive enzymes.

What about cost?

One bottle of Now Foods Super Enzymes containing 180 capsules costs around $22. This is a reasonable price for a well-composed supplement.If this supplement can help alleviate digestive discomfort, then the price is really a minor issue.

Verdict

This is a well-composed, high quality supplement. It has received positive reports from many satisfied customers and has an appealing price tag. This supplement is also an Amazon’s Choice, so that’s an extra assurance. I had just bought a bottle Now Foods Enzymes when I had a rare attack of acid reflux. The supplement immediately alleviated most of the pain. Excellent!

Now Foods Super Enzymes

Enzyme	Function	Potential Effect
Calcium (from Calcium Carbonate)	Strengthens effect of enzymes	Promotes breakdown of food, imrove assimilation of nutrients
Betaine HCl	Improves digestion; enables stomach to completely dissolve nutrients	Excellent to alleviate acid reflux, bloating, gas, indigestion
Pancreatin	Improves absorption of fat, protein	Food allergies, celiac disease, autoimmune disease, weight loss
Amylase	Most long-chain carbohydrates	Prevents swelling, anti aging
Protease	Protein	Lowers inflammation, herpes; boosts immunity
Lipase	Dietary fat in dairy, nuts, oils and meat	Boosts immunity, alleviates celiac, cystic fibrosis, heartburn, allergy, Crohn’s
Ox Bile Extract	Dietary fat	Prevents gallstones, liver diseases and inflammation
Papaya Fruit Powder	Protein	Alleviates pain, swelling, inflammation
Bromelain (from Pineapple)	Protein	Powerful enzyme; alleviates inflammation, pain, urinary infections and arthritis
Papain (from Papaya)	Protein	Alleviates pain, swelling, inflammation
Pepsin	Protein in meat, eggs, nuts, dairy	Great digestion aid
Cellulase	Fiber from plants	Supports entire digestive system