Info: 90 Vegetarian Capsules
Formulated with multiple carbohydrases, lipases, and proteases, G.I. Digest provides enzymatic activity across a broad pH range to ensure the enzymes are active throughout the stomach and small intestine.
Info: 90 Vegetarian Capsules
Formulated with multiple carbohydrases, lipases, and proteases, G.I. Digest provides enzymatic activity across a broad pH range to ensure the enzymes are active throughout the stomach and small intestine.
Product Notes:
A Natural Enzyme Formula to Help Reduce Gas
One typically associates developing gas or bloating with heavy meals rich in animal fat (whether from meat, gravy, or dairy). But vegetarian dishes can pose challenges, too -- particularly if they have a lot of fermentable carbs, as many legumes (especially red kidney/chili beans!) and whole grains do.
To address that, Douglas Labs GI Digest includes one enzyme, alpha-galactosidase, specifically for hastening the digestion of those carbohydrates in order to reduce their gas production as they ferment, but it doesn't stop there.
It's actually a far more comprehensive enzyme formula with all the digestive enzymes needed to properly digest dairy, fats, gluten, proteins, and other types of starch, as well, but they're all from non-animal sources, so it's suitable for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
GI Digest Ingredients:
Each capsule contains a blend of BioCore Optimum Complete and BioCore DPP-IV, providing a total of:
Protease (Aspergillus oryzae, niger, and melleus): 147.4 mg (56050 FCC HUT)
Alpha-Amylase (Aspergillus oryzae): 23.3 mg (3500 FCC DU)
Glucoamylase (Aspergillus niger, Rhizopus oryzae): 11.6 mg (10 FCC AGU)
Alpha-Galactosidase (Aspergillus niger): 10 mg (150 FCC GalU)
Lactase (Aspergillus oryzae): 10 mg (1000 FCC ALU)
Invertase (Saccharomyces cerevisiae): 4.6 mg (400 FCC SU)
Lipase (Candida rugosa, Rhizopus oryzae, Aspergillus niger): 3.1 mg (5000 FCC LU)
Non-medicinal ingredients: Hypromellose (capsule), cellulose, magnesium stearate, silica.
The relative contributions from the two blends which provide that are:
BioCore Optimum Complete ... 110 mg; providing:
- Amylase ... 3,500 DU
- Protease ... 21,000 HUT
- Protease ... 4,000 PC
- alpha-Galactosidase ... 150 GalU
- Glucoamylase ... 9 AGU
- Lactase ... 1,000 ALU
- Protease ... 50 SAPU
- Invertase ... 400 SU
- Lipase ... 500 FIP
- Acid Maltase ... 14 MaltU
- Peptidase ... 2 AP
BioCore DPP-IV ... 100 mg, providing:
- Protease ... 500 DPP-IV
- Protease ... 30,000 HUT
- Protease ... 8.5 AP
BioCore® Optimum Complete and DPP-IV are registered trademarks of National Enzyme Company.
Suggested Usage:
Adults: Take 1 capsule three times a day with each meal, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. For prolonged use, consult a healthcare practitioner. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.
Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to using Douglas Labs GI Digest if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; or if you have a gastrointestinal lesion/ulcer, are taking an anticoagulant/ blood thinner or an anti-inflammatory, or are having surgery; or if you have diabetes. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner. Hypersensitivity/allergy, headaches, heartburn and bloating have been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80046368.