Protease by Transformation Enzyme – Protein Digestion Enzyme Support
Protease capsules by Transformation Enzyme provide a targeted digestive enzyme blend in a vegetable capsule. Each capsule contains 492 mg of TZyme® Protease Blend, combining peptidases and bromelain rather than a broad assortment of enzymes for different food groups.
This formula focuses on protein digestion, the process of breaking dietary proteins into smaller pieces. It comes in 60-capsule and 120-capsule bottles with the same amount of enzyme blend per capsule. The manufacturer provides both an empty-stomach routine and an option for taking it with meals.
Key Protease Benefits
- Supports the breakdown of dietary proteins into smaller fragments through the action of protein-cleaving enzymes, complementing the normal digestive process.
- Provides targeted proteolytic activity from peptidases and pineapple-derived bromelain for people seeking a protein-focused enzyme formula rather than a general multienzyme blend.
- Offers complementary protein-cleaving ingredients within one formula, keeping the nutritional focus on protein processing rather than starch or fat digestion.
How Protease Works
Proteins are long chains of amino acids joined by peptide bonds. Proteolytic enzymes cut those bonds, reducing larger proteins to smaller peptides that can undergo further digestion. This is a different job from the work of enzymes that break down carbohydrates or fats. Protease supplies enzymes rather than supplying protein itself.
The label describes enzyme activity using HUT, SAPU, and PU units. These activity measurements describe enzyme action; they are not additional ingredient weights. The entire blend weighs 492 mg per capsule. Because its components share a proprietary blend, the label does not assign separate milligram amounts to each enzyme.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Peptidases: These protein-cleaving enzymes split peptide bonds, helping convert larger food proteins into smaller fragments. Their role is protein breakdown during digestion, not adding amino acids to the diet. They give this formula its focused approach to processing dietary protein.
- Bromelain: This pineapple-derived enzyme ingredient also breaks peptide bonds in proteins. It contributes another source of protein-cleaving activity within the blend, complementing the peptidases. Its presence matters when reviewing pineapple allergies or medications with a healthcare practitioner.
Protease Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking a protein-focused enzyme supplement with practitioner guidance.
- People comparing vegetarian capsules containing the same formula in two bottle sizes.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other GI Digestion/Enzyme Supplements, GI Health Supplements, and Transformation Enzyme collections.
Recommendation: Take 1 capsule twice daily on an empty stomach with 8 oz. of water or as directed by a health care practitioner. May be taken with meals to enhance the digestion of proteins. Contents may be removed from capsule and taken by spoon immediately after mixing with a small amount of tepid water.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 60-capsule bottle: 60; 120-capsule bottle: 120
TZyme® Protease Blend (peptidases, bromelain) ... 492 mg †
(355,020 HUT + 19 SAPU) (600,000 PU)
† Daily Value not established
Enzyme activity is measured in Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) units.
Tzyme is a trademark of Transformation Enzyme Corporation (TEC).
Transformation Enzyme is a registered trademark of TEC.
Professional Protocol is a trademark of TEC.
Other Ingredients: VEGETABLE CAPSULE (HYPROMELLOSE, WATER), CALCIUM CITRATE
Contains: Bromelain (from pineapple) and Calcium Citrate.
Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
Additional precautions: Bromelain can cause stomach upset, diarrhea, or allergic reactions. Avoid this product if you are allergic to pineapple or bromelain. Do not take it with warfarin, other blood thinners, or tetracycline antibiotics. Discuss other medicines with your healthcare practitioner before use. Ask your practitioner before using this enzyme blend during pregnancy or breastfeeding because bromelain safety information is limited.
Frequently Asked Questions About Protease
What are the benefits of Protease?
Protease provides enzymes that help break down dietary protein into smaller fragments. Each vegetable capsule supplies 492 mg of TZyme® Protease Blend containing peptidases and bromelain. Its focus is protein processing, rather than supplying a full range of enzymes for carbohydrates and fats. The 60-capsule and 120-capsule bottles contain the same per-capsule blend. Choose this formula for its protein-cleaving enzyme activity, not as a source of protein or a replacement for balanced meals.
Who should take Protease?
Protease is an option for adults discussing targeted protein-digestion support with a healthcare practitioner. It contains pineapple-derived bromelain, so ingredient allergies and medication use matter when deciding whether it fits your routine. The manufacturer directs one capsule twice daily on an empty stomach with 8 oz. of water and also permits use with meals. If swallowing capsules is difficult, the contents may be mixed with a small amount of tepid water and taken by spoon immediately.
Are there any side effects of taking Protease?
Bromelain in Protease can cause stomach upset, diarrhea, or allergic reactions. Avoid it if you have a pineapple or bromelain allergy. Do not take it with warfarin, other blood thinners, or tetracycline antibiotics; bromelain can affect bleeding risk or antibiotic exposure. Discuss other medicines with your practitioner before use. Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety information for bromelain is limited, so seek individual guidance first. The label states: Keep out of reach of children. These precautions apply to both bottle sizes.
How does Protease support overall health?
Protease supports a specific part of normal nutrition: breaking proteins into smaller fragments during digestion. Peptidases and bromelain cleave the bonds that hold protein chains together. Further digestive steps make dietary amino acids available for the body's normal nutritional needs. This enzyme supplement does not itself supply meaningful dietary protein or replace protein-containing foods. Its practical role is targeted enzyme support, with the manufacturer allowing either an empty-stomach routine or use with meals according to practitioner guidance.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
