Megaplus Zymes Chewable (for children)

Megaplus Zymes Chewable (180 Tablets)
Chewable multi-enzyme formula.

DESCRIPTION
Megaplus Zymes Chewable offers a convenient choice when a chewable version of our popular Megaplus Zymes enzyme formula is desired. Formulated using the same enzymes contained in Megaplus Zymes with the exclusion of lysozyme, Megaplus Zymes Chewable is a good choice for administering enzymes to children or adults who may prefer a chewable tablet. This broad-spectrum enzyme formulation has moderate amounts of enzymes compared to Megaplus Zymes to allow it to be comfortably chewed for routine daily use or as needed. Megaplus Zymes Chewable can assist in the breakdown of a wide range of proteins, peptides, fats, complex carbohydrates, sugars, and fibers. Serratia peptidase, a unique endopeptidase enzyme, helps protect sensitive GI tissue from irritation that can affect tissue health and intestinal comfort. Enzymes with DPP-IV activity and a full range of disaccharidases are included.

FUNCTIONS
Digestive enzymes break down food macronutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats into smaller molecules for absorption by the intestines. These enzymes are secreted by salivary glands (alpha-amylase and lingual lipase), the stomach (pepsinogen, gelatinase, and gastric lipase), the pancreas (alpha-amylase, lipase, trypsinogen, and chymotrysinogen), and the small bowel (disaccharidases, intestinal lipase, and erepsin protease). Digestive enzymes are also present in raw foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Enzymes in raw foods are thought to work synergistically with the body’s endogenous digestive enzymes to more completely digest food carbohydrates and other macronutrients. This action is lost, however, when foods are cooked or heat processed, as this destroys the natural catalytic activity of food digestive enzymes.

Enzyme supplementation supports healthy digestion and may therefore alleviate occasional abdominal discomfort, bloating, gas, indigestion, or loose stools while supporting nutrient absorption.† Incompletely digested food in the gut may putrefy and produce irritating substances that affect intestinal mucosal integrity and gut permeability, systemic immune function, and overall energy. Children with dyspepsia typically exhibit low activity of duodenal maltase-glucoamylase and/or disaccharidases. Supplementing the diet with microbialderived digestive enzymes can assist the complete digestion of food components, promote normal nutrient absorption, and reduce the number of large, immunologically active molecules that can leak through the intestinal mucosa lining if permeability is not optimal.

ATTRIBUTES OF MEGAPLUS ZYMES

• Delivers a full complement of high-activity enzymes 
• Contains highly purified enzymes to meet the needs of food-sensitive individuals 
• Contains no porcine or other animal-derived enzymes 
• Avoids fruit-derived enzymes (bromelain, papain, and kiwi) for improved tolerance by sensitive individuals 
• Active across a broad range of pH conditions (pH of 2 to 10) for benefit throughout the entire intestinal tract 
• Supplies a broad-spectrum of disaccharidases (lactase, maltase, sucrase/invertase, pullulanase, and isomaltase) to assist cleaving of sugars that may be fermented by organisms that shift the balance of microbiota
• Assists protein breakdown, but avoids excessive amounts of proteases that may irritate GI tissues
• Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) activity supports optimal cleaving of casein and gluten and their exorphin peptides (casomorphin and gluteomorphin)

FORMULA
2 Tablets Contain:
Comprehensive Enzyme Blend.......................................................................................................... 320 mg
   With the following enzyme activity:
    Carbohydrate Specific Enzymes
    Amylase............................................................................................... 732 BAUΔ
   Alpha-Amylase.......................................................................................... 40 DUΔ
   Glucoamylase (with isomaltase side chain activity)............................... 12 AGUΔ
   Sugar Specific Enzymes
   Lactase................................................................................................ 600 ALUΔ
   Sucrase (invertase).................................................................................... 160 SUΔ
   Maltase ................................................................................................... 80 DP°Δ
   Pullulanase (debranching enzyme with isomaltase side chain activity)....... 10 UΔ
   Vegetable/Plant Fiber Specific Enzymes
   Cellulase................................................................................................... 200 CUΔ
    Hemicellulase/Pectinase/Phytase Complex........................................... 60 HSUΔ
   Phytase....................................................................................................... 4 PUΔ
   Beta-Glucanase........................................................................................... 8 BGIΔ
   Alpha-Galactosidase................................................................................ 40 AGSUΔ
   Galactomannase....................................................................................... 80 HCUΔ
    Protein and Peptide Specific Enzymes
   Acid Protease............................................................................................ 20 SAPUΔ
   Alkaline Protease.......................................................................................... 20 PCΔ
   Protease/Peptidase Complex with endopeptidase, exopeptidase,
       and DPP-IV activity............................................................................ 16,000 HUTΔ
   Fat Specific Enzyme
   Lipase.................................................................................................. 600 FIPUΔ
   Other Enzymes
   Serratia peptidase (enteric-coated)^‡............................................................ 1,000 SPUΔ
Other Ingredients:
Xylitol, mannitol, stearic acid, silicon dioxide, and natural cherry flavor.

ΔUnits are those used Food Chemicals Codex (FCC).
^‡Peptizyme SP^®, a registered trademark of Specialty Enzymes.

SUGGESTED USE
2 tablets at the beginning of each meal or as directed by a healthcare professional.

ALLERGY STATEMENT
Free of the following common allergens: milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, gluten, and soybeans. Contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

CAUTION
If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or taking prescription drugs, consult your physician before using this product. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place (59°F-85°F) away from direct light.  Keep out of reach of children.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.