Enzyme 17

BENEFITS

As a Digestive Enzyme (taken with meals)

• Helps eliminate digestive issues such as acid reflux, constipation, gas & bloating*
• Breaks all types of food down faster and more completely for increased nutrient uptake*
• Boosts energy & aids weight management by improving metabolism of carbs, fat, and protein for fuel*

As a Systemic Enzyme (taken away from meals)

• Helps reduce inflammation and scar tissue & speeds up recovery time*
• Dissolves allergens, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that can make you sick*
• Optimizes blood flow & decreases plaque buildup for better cardiovascular health*

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Blend of 17 of the best digestive enzymes that help your body extract more nutrients from the foods you’re eating
• Exclusive tri-phase protease (proteolytic enzyme formula) works at every stomach pH: 3.0, 4.5 & 6.0
• Made with cultured enzymes which can be 100 to 1000 times more powerful than food enzymes
• Designed to enhance digestion for ALL types of foods and diets from plant-based to carnivore
• Vegetarian digestive enzymes that contain no dairy, soy, GMOs, chemical fillers, or binders
• Product can be used in TWO beneficial ways: as a digestive enzyme and/or as a systemic enzyme supplement

Tri-Phase Proteolytic Protease Enzymes (Breaks Down Proteins, Reduces Acid Reflux & Bloating)

Also known as proteolytic enzymes, proteases are responsible for breaking down the proteins and peptides in food into amino acids – the building blocks of the body used for making and maintaining muscle tissue and organs. But what makes proteases extra special is that they have the ability to act as both digestive enzymes and systemic enzymes. Not only do proteases support optimal digestion, but they’re important for circulatory health, cell division, apoptosis (programmed cell death), and more.4

When taken on an empty stomach, proteases can bypass the stomach and enter the bloodstream directly, where they help to break down excess fibrin. Fibrin is an insoluble protein compound that the body naturally uses to heal injuries by forming scar tissue.5, 6 Too much fibrin in the blood, however, can increase blood pressure and inhibit the healing process by creating inflammation, growths, and adhesions that lead to increased pain, chronic fatigue, and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.7

Research has shown that proteolytic enzymes can also help to reduce pain, swelling, and bruising after surgery,8 aid with delayed-onset muscle soreness after exercise,9 and help with managing pain in patients with inflammatory conditions.10 They are also increasingly being used in cancer treatment and management.11

Digestive Enzyme Blend (Breaks Down Carbohydrates, Fats, & Proteins)

Enzyme 17 offers a proprietary full-spectrum blend of 13 different digestive enzymes designed to enhance digestion for ALL types of foods and dietary styles. Digestive enzymes help to pre-digest food before it passes into the stomach and small intestine, mimicking the enzymes naturally produced by the pancreas.12 Only when food is broken down (i.e., digested) can nutrients be extracted and utilized by the body.

There are many diverse kinds of digestive enzymes which are needed for digesting different kinds of foods. For example, people who can’t digest dairy products (a condition known as lactose intolerance) can find relief by supplementing with the enzyme lactase.13 People who get gassy when eating beans and cruciferous vegetables can benefit by supplementing with the enzyme alpha galactosidase. Most people eat a broad range of foods that include different types of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and will benefit from a full-spectrum digestive enzyme supplement.

AstraZyme® (Increases Nutrient Absorption by Up to 66%)

A proprietary and proven combination of enzymes, herbal extracts, and trace minerals, the word AstraZyme® literally means “vehicle of energy”. Studies have shown this proprietary formula to dramatically enhance (by up to 66%!) the absorption of nutrients your body needs to function properly – including arginine, citrulline, tryptophan, folate, and glucosamine.

After water, your body is mostly made up of protein. In order for your body to effectively use the protein in the foods you eat, it must first be completely broken down from long-chain amino acids into peptides and single amino acids. These molecules then need to be efficiently absorbed to be of any value. AstraZyme enhances digestion by addressing both aspects of protein utilization needed for optimal health:

1. The complete breakdown of protein
2. Enhanced absorption of peptides and amino acids

The herbal extracts in AstraZyme come from two different plants: Panax notoginseng and Astragalus membranaceus. Both have been used for centuries and are well-known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as their ability to help strengthen the immune system. This specific herbal combination has been validated by science and demonstrated to enhance the cellular absorption of amino acids, vitamins, and glucose in both In vitro and In vivo studies