Candi-Plex

Enzymes, pau d'arco, berberine, calcium undecylenate and biotin in one capsule to support a healthy balance of gut flora, including yeast.

What it is

Candi-Plex is a single-capsule formula that pairs a microbial-based enzyme blend with botanicals and nutrients that have a history of use for microbial balance. The enzyme blend brings together cellulase, hemicellulase, proteases, serrapeptase, amylases, lipase and chitosanase. Around it sit pau d'arco bark extract, berberine sulfate from Indian barberry root, calcium undecylenate, trans-resveratrol from Japanese knotweed root, sorbic acid and biotin. The label lists each ingredient with its own amount, so there is no hidden blend beyond the enzymes.

Who it's for

This formula is designed to support a healthy balance of the gut's microbial community, including yeast, and the write-up extends that to the vaginal microflora in women. Digestion and nervous system health are also named as areas of support. It suits an adult, or an older child under practitioner guidance, who can swallow a capsule and is following a gut-balance protocol. The label gives no children's dose; ask your practitioner about use for children.

Format and how to take

Ninety vegetarian capsules (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), one capsule per serving. The label's suggested use: start with 1 capsule, 1 to 2 times daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional; gradually increase to 1 capsule up to 4 times daily as desired. The store write-up describes taking it in courses of 7 to 21 days; ask your practitioner how long to use it. Store in a cool, dry place (59 to 85°F) away from direct light.

Ingredients

Per capsule, from the label:

• Biotin (D-biotin) 150 mcg (500% DV)
• Calcium undecylenate 100 mg
• Pau d'arco extract (Tabebuia avellanedae, bark) 100 mg
• Enzyme blend (microbial-based) 100 mg: cellulase, hemicellulase, proteases, serrapeptase, amylases, lipase and chitosanase
• Berberine sulfate (Berberis aristata root extract, Indian barberry) 50 mg
• Sorbic acid 25 mg
• trans-Resveratrol (Polygonum cuspidatum, Japanese knotweed root extract) 10 mg

Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, water) and microcrystalline cellulose. Allergen statement: the label proof notes a soybean allergy statement still to be added; assume soy may be present until the final label confirms.

Precautions

From the label: keep out of reach of children; do not use if the shrinkwrap is broken or missing. The label carries a California Proposition 65 warning that consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm (www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food). The label carries no pregnancy or medication warning; consult your healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications. The label states it is produced under a quality management system in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.