Enzyme Formula Pro, 90 capsules

Information about Enzymformel Pro

Enzyme Formula Pro contains a balanced blend of various types of enzymes, including those that break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats. The product contains an enzyme complex (BioCore® Optimum Complete), which is supplemented by a special gluten-cleaving enzyme under the brand name Tolerase® G. Gluten is a protein found naturally in certain cereals such as wheat, rye and barley. Due to its high proline content, gluten can be difficult to break down . Enzyme Formula Pro is suitable for vegetarians and vegans and can be taken with any meal.

What are enzymes?

The term ‘enzyme’ derives from the Greek ‘enzymos’ and means ‘in yeast’. An enzyme is a protein that can catalyse a specific chemical reaction without being consumed in the process or altering its structure. It is capable of breaking down certain substances – such as those found in food – into smaller components. The activity of each enzyme reaches its optimum at a specific pH value and a specific temperature.

Which enzymes are involved?

The Enzymformel Pro contains several enzymes that perform different functions. The following table provides an overview.

Enzyme activity

With enzymes, quantities are not usually given in milligrams or grams, but rather as a specific enzyme activity . It is therefore not a question of the weight of an enzyme, but of how effectively and quickly it can break down a particular substance . This is reflected in the enzyme activity. There are international guidelines on how to measure the activity of individual enzymes and how this should be stated on the label. The unit of measurement varies depending on the enzyme, and the different abbreviations refer to the method used to determine the enzyme activity of the enzyme in question . One example of this is the DU (Dextrinising Unit), which indicates how effectively and rapidly this specific amylase breaks down starch into shorter carbohydrate chains (dextrins). The enzyme activity increases with the specified value.

How are the enzymes produced in Enzymformel Pro?

There are various types of enzymes available on the market. They may be of animal origin, plant origin or derived from microorganisms. Both BioCore® Optimum Complete from Deerland and Tolerase® G from DSM are produced via a fermentation process using microorganisms (such as yeasts). These microbes are cultivated on a nutrient medium and ferment the nutrients contained therein into enzymes. Microbes have specific preferences for the substrate in which they thrive best. It is therefore necessary, during the fermentation process, to use some of the wheat and soya as components of the culture medium in order to produce BioCore® Optimum Complete. The manufacturer Deerland carefully filters the enzymes produced after fermentation to remove wheat and soya residues as thoroughly as possible. However, a very small amount may remain in the final product, which is why this is stated on the label.

Key ingredients

* No reference quantity specified under the Food Information Regulation (LMIV) ** Tolerase® G is a registered trademark of DSM Nederland B.V. *** BioCore® is a registered trademark of Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, Inc.

Ingredients

Rice starch (Oryza sativa), enzyme complex (contains wheat and soya), vegetable capsule (pullulan, derived from fermented cassava starch), prolyl oligopeptidase.

Recommended intake

Take 1 capsule 3 times a day with breakfast, lunch and dinner, washed down with water.

Note

This product is not a substitute for a gluten-free diet and is not intended to prevent or treat coeliac disease.

Storage instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light (not in the fridge).

Legal information

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of the reach of young children.