Free radicals are produced naturally as the normal by-products of digestion and respiration, but can also be the result of environmental exposure to pollutants, cigarette smoke, ultraviolet light and X-rays. Although a normal part of life, free radical damage has been associated with aging and numerous disease states.

How Defenze Can Help

Defenze contains a combination of potent antioxidant enzymes including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and our exclusive protease Thera-blend™.

· SOD aids in neutralizing free radicals and is part of the ‘oxidative burst’ that immune cells release to destroy bacteria and viruses that have gained access to the cells of the body.

· Catalase is an extremely efficient enzyme that removes toxins from the body. Its primary function is to turn hydrogen peroxide (a free radical compound) into water and oxygen. One molecule of catalase can dismantle millions of hydrogen peroxide molecules each second.

· Protease has a long history of therapeutic use as a detoxifier that supports immune function.

Defenze also contains glutathione and alpha-lipoic acid (ALA). Glutathione is an antioxidant molecule formed in the liver. Its main functions are to assist in DNA repair, neutralize toxins, protect cells from free radicals, and boost immune function. Deficiencies of this nutrient are associated with aging and various disease states. ALA is an antioxidant that works inside and outside cells. It also regenerates other antioxidants like vitamin C and E.

Overall Immune Support

In addition to neutralizing free radicals, Defenze also assists the body in overall immune support. Defenze is the most potent antioxidant formula available on the market.

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The ShapeYou.com GearAwards™ were established by health and fitness professionals to recognize outstanding products in the industry. The GearAwards are judged by a team of trainers, coaches, competitors, nutritionists, health care practitioners, industry writers, gym owners and sports, health & fitness retailers. Enzymedica is honored to meet the high standards of the Gear Awards for four of their products.

Top Gear

The highest honor in the annual contest is to win “Top Gear”, awarded this year to Digest Gold + PROBIOTICS and Reduce in the supplements category.

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Digest Gold + PROBIOTICS combines Enzymedica’s award winning digestive enzyme formula with 500 million cultures of specially coated (TherActive™) probiotics. Superior to standard time release mechanisms, TherActive delivery ensures release in the alkaline pH of the small intestine, guaranteeing potency and delivering healthy bacteria for optimal benefit.

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Reduce combines natural ingredients shown to have significant benefits for blood glucose regulation. By reducing the amount of absorbable sugar, Reduce works to lower glucose levels and, in turn, the demand for insulin.

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Great Gear

Enzymedica was also honored with two “Great Gear” awards for the products Repair Gold and CarbGest.

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Repair Gold is a high-potency proteolytic enzyme supplement formulated to assist in speeding recovery and repairing tissue after an injury. Proteolytic enzymes’ main function is to break down proteins and reduce the amount of fibrin in damaged capillaries. These types of enzymes have also exhibited anti-inflammatory and pain-reduction qualities.

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CarbGest provides high potency digestive support for diets rich in carbohydrates and the phenolic compounds found in fruits, vegetables, and food additives.

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Many of the health issues faced by people today can be attributed to nutritional deficiencies. Malabsorption is a common problem where nutrients from food or supplements are not properly utilized within the gastrointestinal tract. A lack of nutrients may lead to serious health conditions, which is why it is important to have proper absorption of vitamins, minerals, herbs and nutrients.

Optimize What?

Enzymedica has been a leader in enhancing digestion, absorbability, and thus the nutritional status of the consumer through the use of plant based enzymes. Enzymedica now goes a step further in enhancing the absorption of vitamins, minerals, herbs as well as nutrients with Vitamin & Mineral Optimize.

Bioperine

The active ingredient in Vitamin & Mineral Optimize is Bioperine, a standardized extract from the fruit of Piper nigrum L (black pepper). Bioperine is fat soluble so it is able to penetrate intestinal cell membranes, leading to better absorption. It is regarded as a thermonutrient that can stimulate thermogenesis. This means that it can increase energy available for nutrient absorption by increasing the activity of enzymes, and may also increase blood flow to the gastrointestinal tract and increase the levels of enzymes involved in transport of nutrients into intestinal cells.

Enhancing Supplements

The potency in Vitamin & Mineral Optimize is specifically designed for supplemental vitamin, mineral and herb absorption when taken on an empty stomach. Vitamin & Mineral Optimize can help you get the most out of the nutrients you consume. To learn more about absorption of supplements, read volume 3, issue 2 of the Enzymedica newsletter.

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Kristin Selby Gonzalez

The Autism Grass Roots Tour featuring Enzymedica’s Director of Autism Education, Kristin Selby Gonzalez is on tour in California with her lecture, “Autism: Recovery Is Possible- Two Hours that will Change Your Child’s Life- The Autism Hope Action Plan.” Kristin Selby Gonzalez and Raun K. Kaufman, the CEO of the Autism Treatment Center of America, will be in California in September.

San Francisco, California

Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 7:00 PM (PT)

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Autism Grass Roots Tour – San Francisco, California

Sonoma, California

Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 3:00 PM (PT)

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Register for Free:

Autism Grass Roots Tour – San Francisco, California

For more information, visit the Autism Grass Roots Tour website at www.agrt.org.

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For most of us, fall brings a rush of emotions.  This time of year brings shorter days, back to school preparations, football season and above all, cooler temperatures.  But there is one thing about seasonal changes that few of us look forward to: challenges to our healthy immune system.

Histamine and Allergies

Each of us inhales at least 20 billion particles everyday, making exposure to potential allergens inevitable. For many, substances such as pollen, cigarette smoke, mold and pet dander can trigger an immune response, which creates histamine. Histamine production is the body’s reaction to a perceived pathogen. It triggers the set of responses such as watery, itchy eyes, runny nose, and coughing or skin irritation. While we experience these as negative side effects, they are actually the effects of the immune system to trap and expel the irritant and neutralize potential pathogens.

A Natural Alternative

Over 50 million Americans suffer from allergies. Many rely on over the counter drugs that only mask the symptoms by drying up the mucus associated with an allergic response. Although this may provide momentary relief, the side effects may include drowsiness and inability to focus. Allerase by Enzymedica offers a natural alternative to medications.

Enzymes and Allergies

Enzymes have proven to be among the safest, fastest, and most effective ways to counter the allergic response. Think of enzymes as little multi-tasking Pac Men that travel through the body supporting healthy digestion, elimination and immunity.   Your body creates these enzymes naturally, but if you have a lot of different things happening in your body at the same time, these Pac Men may not be able to be everywhere at once. That’s when an enzyme supplement like Allerase can help.

The enzyme amylase is well known for being able to break down carbohydrates, but it has another important function. Amylase also stabilizes the cells that release histamine when there is an allergic response; so it has a balancing effect for those who suffer from allergies. Mucolase is a protein digesting enzyme that also targets and breaks down excess mucus.

The combination of amylase Thera-blend™ and mucolase enzymes address the core issues of overproduction of histamine in

addition to giving fast relief of excess mucus often associated with allergies.

To learn more about how enzymes can help during the stuffy fall season, read about Enzymedica Allerase.

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