Bio-Zyme 200t by Integrative Therapeutics – Digestive Support Enzyme Tablets
Bio-Zyme tablets by Integrative Therapeutics provide digestive enzyme support in a formula combining undiluted pancreatic extract with additional enzymes. This 200-tablet formula addresses proteins, starches and fats.
The current formula supplies 361 mg of pancreatic enzymes per two-tablet serving, alongside trypsin, papain, bromelain, amylase, lipase and chymotrypsin. Use timing differs for digestion and occasional exercise-related muscle soreness.
Key Bio-Zyme 200t Benefits
- Supports the breakdown of dietary protein with pancreatic protease plus additional protein-splitting enzymes that work on the bonds within protein chains.
- Assists starch digestion through amylase, helping break larger carbohydrate molecules into smaller components during the digestive process.
- Supports dietary fat digestion through lipase as part of a multi-enzyme approach to everyday digestive support.
How Bio-Zyme 200t Works
Enzymes help cut large food molecules into smaller pieces. In Bio-Zyme, pancreatic amylase works on starch, protease works on protein and lipase works on fat. Additional protein-splitting enzymes complement this combination by acting at different points along protein chains. This supports the digestive breakdown stage; it does not add protein, vitamins or minerals to a meal.
The tablets contain potassium bicarbonate, which the manufacturer uses to buffer the enzymes against stomach acid. They are not enteric coated. For digestion, take the tablets before meals as directed.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Pancreatic Enzymes: Provide amylase, protease and lipase activities for breaking down starches, proteins and fats. These different activities are why a pancreatic enzyme complex can support several parts of digestion rather than only one type of food.
- Trypsin: Supports protein digestion by cutting specific links within protein chains. This creates smaller fragments that other digestive enzymes can continue breaking down, complementing the broader enzyme mixture in Bio-Zyme rather than acting on starch or fat.
- Papain: Breaks bonds within proteins to make smaller protein fragments. This enzyme adds another protein-splitting component to the formula, alongside trypsin and pancreatic protease, supporting the processing of dietary protein without supplying protein itself.
- Bromelain: Helps break down proteins by cutting the bonds that hold their building blocks together. Its protein-splitting activity complements the other proteases in Bio-Zyme; it is distinct from the starch-digesting role of amylase and the fat-digesting role of lipase.
- Chymotrypsin: Cuts protein chains at different preferred sites from trypsin. These complementary actions help explain why more than one protein-digesting enzyme appears in the formula, even though both contribute to the same general digestive task.
Bio-Zyme 200t Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking multi-enzyme support for the digestion of proteins, starches and fats.
- Adults considering the label’s separate use for occasional muscle soreness from exercise or overexertion.
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Recommendation: To relieve occasional muscle soreness and discomfort due to overexertion and exercise*, adults take 2 tablets three times a day between meals. To support optimal digestion*, take 2 tablets up to three times a day, before each meal. Not formulated for children.
Serving Size: 2 Tablets
Servings Per Container: 100
Total Carbohydrate ... <1 g
Pancreatic Enzymes ... 361 mg
USP units of activity:
Amylase ... 81,250 USP
Protease ... 81,250 USP
Lipase ... 6,500 USP
Trypsin ... 75 mg
Papain ... 50 mg
Bromelain ... 16 mg
Amylase ... 10 mg
Lipase ... 10 mg
Chymotrypsin ... 2 mg
†Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
**Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: cellulose, potassium bicarbonate, lactose monohydrate, stearic acid, hypromellose, sodium croscarmellose, magnesium stearate, glycerin, silica
Contains: Contains milk and sulfites.
Does Not Contain: Contains no artificial colors.
Storage: Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bio-Zyme 200t
What are the benefits of Bio-Zyme 200t?
Bio-Zyme 200t supports digestion with a combination of pancreatic enzymes and additional enzymes. Amylase helps break down starch, lipase works on dietary fat, and proteases help split proteins into smaller fragments. Each two-tablet serving contains 361 mg of pancreatic enzymes plus trypsin, papain, bromelain and other enzymes. The label also provides a separate between-meal schedule for occasional muscle soreness and discomfort due to overexertion and exercise. Follow the schedule appropriate to your intended use.
Who should take Bio-Zyme 200t?
Bio-Zyme 200t is formulated for adults considering supplemental enzyme support for digestion or the label’s occasional exercise-related muscle discomfort use. It is not formulated for children. The two uses have different timing: the digestive-support instructions specify before meals, while the exercise-related instructions specify between meals. This formula contains milk and sulfites, so check those ingredients against your dietary needs. If you are pregnant, nursing, have diabetes or take medication, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Are there any side effects of taking Bio-Zyme 200t?
Bio-Zyme contains bromelain, which can cause stomach upset or diarrhea. It also contains milk and sulfites, and papain can trigger allergic reactions; avoid ingredients to which you are allergic. Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, have diabetes or if you are taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use. Not formulated for children. Keep out of reach of children. Safety sealed with inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.
How does Bio-Zyme 200t support overall health?
Bio-Zyme 200t focuses on the digestive breakdown of food rather than supplying a broad range of nutrients. Its pancreatic enzymes contribute activities for proteins, starches and fats, while trypsin, papain, bromelain and chymotrypsin add protein-splitting functions. Breaking food into smaller components is one step in normal digestion. Bio-Zyme is an enzyme supplement, not a meal replacement or probiotic, and using it does not replace the nutritional value of a varied diet.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Good stuff
Very effective when taken with meals in eliminating bloating and gas. My doctor also prescribed it between meals during my cleanse for therapeutic purposes.
