Chewable Enzymes

Cherry chewable with amylase, lactase, lipase, proteases and DPP-IV activity to support digestion of carbohydrates, fats and protein.

What it is

Chewable Enzymes is a broad-spectrum digestive enzyme blend pressed into a cherry-flavored chewable tablet. The label lists a 320 mg comprehensive enzyme blend, microbially derived, with activity across the three macronutrients: amylases and glucoamylase for starches, lipase for fats, and acid and alkaline proteases for protein. Sugar-specific enzymes cover lactose, sucrose and maltose; fiber-specific enzymes such as cellulase and hemicellulase work on plant material. A protease/peptidase complex with DPP-IV activity and enteric-coated Serratia peptidase (Peptizyme SP®) round it out. The chewable format skips the capsule entirely.

Who it's for

The formula supports the digestion of carbohydrates, fats and protein and the absorption of nutrients from meals. It suits a child who won't swallow capsules, an adult who prefers to chew, and anyone who wants enzyme support at mealtimes without water or a pill. Note the allergen statement below: the label says it contains wheat.

Format and how to take

Cherry-flavored chewable tablets sweetened with xylitol and mannitol; 90 servings of two tablets per container. Label suggested use: adults, 2 tablets at the beginning of each meal or as directed by a healthcare professional; children, as directed by a healthcare professional.

Ingredients

Per 2 chewable tablets (90 servings per container), from the label's Supplement Facts panel. Total carbohydrate <1 g (<1% DV), of which sugar alcohol (xylitol, mannitol) <1 g. Comprehensive enzyme blend (microbially derived) 320 mg, with the following activity in FCC units:

• Carbohydrate specific: amylase 732 BAU; alpha-amylase 40 DU; glucoamylase (with isomaltase side chain activity) 12 AGU
• Sugar specific: lactase 600 ALU; sucrase (invertase) 160 SU; maltase (diastase) 80 DP°; pullulanase (debranching enzyme with isomaltase side chain activity) 10 U
• Vegetable/plant fiber specific: cellulase 200 CU; hemicellulase/pectinase/phytase complex 80 HSU; phytase 4 FTU; beta-glucanase 8 BGU; alpha-galactosidase 40 AGSU; galactomannase 80 HCU
• Protein and peptide specific: acid protease 20 SAP; alkaline protease 20 PC; protease/peptidase complex with endopeptidase, exopeptidase and DPP-IV activity 16,000 HUT; Serratia peptidase from Serratia marcescens (enteric-coated)(Peptizyme SP®) 1,000 SPU
• Fat specific: lipase 600 FIP

Daily Value not established for the enzymes. Other ingredients: stearic acid, silicon dioxide, natural cherry flavor, and licorice extract. Contains: wheat. The label states it is produced under GMPs with third-party quality certifications.

Precautions

From the label: do not use if the shrinkwrap is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place (59 to 85 F) away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children. Contains wheat. The label carries no pregnancy or medication warning; ask your practitioner if either applies.