Advanced Digestive Enzymes 60c by Thorne
Advanced Digestive Enzymes (formerly Bio-Gest) by Thorne is a comprehensive digestive aid formulated to support optimal digestion and overall health. It contains four key ingredients that are essential for digestion: hydrochloric acid (HCl), pepsin, pancreatin, and ox bile. HCl changes the inactive enzyme pepsinogen into the active enzyme pepsin, which digests proteins that HCl earlier denatured. HCl also serves as an innate immune system component by destroying pathogens that enter the stomach, and aids in the absorption of numerous nutrients such as vitamin B12, beta-carotene, folate, iron, ascorbic acid, and various forms of magnesium, zinc, and iron. Pancreatin consists of protease, lipase, and amylase, which are important for fat digestion and absorption. Thorne uses pure, undiluted, lactose-free pepsin. Bio-Gest may help relieve symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, and vitamin deficiencies caused by age, illness, or the overuse of antacids. It is one of the few supplements on the market that contains all four essential ingredients for digestion, making it a unique option for those seeking digestive support. Its lactose-free formula makes it an ideal choice for those with lactose intolerance.Recommended Use:
Thorne suggests taking 1-2 capsules with each meal or as recommended by your healthcare professional.
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving:
Betaine Hydrochloride** ... 480mg
L-Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride ... 480mg
Pancreatin ... 140mg
(Porcine)
Ox Bile concentrate ... 80mg
(Porcine)
Pepsin ... 70mg
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine, Silicon Dioxide.
This product does not contain wheat, gluten, corn, yeast, soy, egg, dairy products, or artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, or artificial flavors. This product also does not contain lactose, palmitic acid, magnesium stearate, or stearic acid.
**Betaine Hydrochloride derived from a non-plant source. This product is not diluted with lactose. Individuals with porcine allergies should not take this product.
ALLERGY WARNINGS
This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
PURITY
This product does not contain wheat, gluten, corn, yeast, soy, egg, dairy products, or artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, or artificial flavors. This product also does not contain lactose, palmitic acid, magnesium stearate, or stearic acid.
PREGNANCY WARNING
If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.
INTERACTIONS
Bio-Gest should not be used concurrent with H2-blocking drugs and proton pump inhibitors because these drugs are intended to block the production of stomach HCl.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
Bio-Gest should be used with caution in an individual with a history of a peptic or duodenal ulcer.
It is not recommended to remove the Bio-Gest powder from the capsule to take orally, as it can be irritating to the oral mucosa.