Proteolytic Enzymes:  The Enzymes that Break Down Protein

At Enzymedica, we often discuss the familiar digestive enzymes which turn the food we eat into energy and maximize this potential energy for use.  The lesser known metabolic enzymes, however, are the workhorses of the body.  They catalyze and regulate every biochemical reaction that occurs within the human body and are essential to cellular function and overall health.

Metabolic enzymes speed up the chemical reactions within cells for detoxification and energy production.  They enable us to see, hear, feel, move and think. Every organ, every tissue, and all 100 trillion cells in our body depend upon the reaction of metabolic enzymes and their energy factor. Without these metabolic enzymes, cellular life would cease to exist.  A primary metabolic enzyme is the proteolytic enzyme, enzymes that break down protein.

Protein Digestion Beyond the Intestine

While you can take protease (proteolytic) enzymes with a meal high in protein for digestive support, these enzymes, however, have a long history of use to support healthy immunity and seasonal wellbeing. Oral forms of protease taken on an empty stomach have been shown to be absorbed and carried into the blood stream where they are bound to part of the immune system.  Bound to the Alpha-II macroglobulin (A2M), these oral proteases may break down (digest) protein pathogens in the blood.  This activity supports our immune function, cellular repair and recovery, and promotes a healthy inflammatory response.

Enzymedica’s high potency proteolytic supplements include plant-based Thera-blend™ proteases for healthy recovery and repair, mucolase for seasonal support, and novel therapeutic enzymes such as serratiopeptidase and nattokinase for cardiovascular health.

Enzymedica offers a wide array of proteolytic enzyme formulas, including MucoStop, ViraStop and ViraStop2X.

*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.

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Most of us have experienced the lull of the winter months. Many of us struggle with seasonal well-being, and it can affect our quality of life by causing us to miss out on work or social activities. Enzymes can be used preventatively and proactively, and the benefits of enzymes for healthy immunity are discussed by Dr. Gary Kracoff in a recent Fox news story.

ViraStop™ contains a high potency, exclusive blend of proteases enzymes to support the immune system. Virastop contains eight different proteases which can break down undigested protein, cellular debris, and toxins in the blood. Protease is able to dissolve almost all proteins as long as they are not components of living cells. For a protease enzyme to digest proteins they have to be attached to a dead organism, damaged, or be a protein that does not belong in the body.

Through January 31, 2011 a coupon is available on The ViraStop product page. This is for $3.00 off 120 count bottles and $2.00 off 60 count bottles.

If we were to take votes on when to mark the start of ‘enzyme season’ on a calendar, there is little doubt that the months of November – January would score high.

Delicious desserts and savory seasoned meals lead many to overindulge, increasing our waistline sand often resulting in indigestion and occasional bloating and gas.  But there is hope! A quality digestive enzyme supplement will promote healthy digestion and potentially cut off such problems at the pass.

Digest Gold is the most potent digestive enzyme product on the market, and is approximately three times stronger than Digest in most categories. In addition to assisting in the digestion of the four major food groups, Digest Gold was also formulated to address the more serious issues some consumers face.

Enzymedica’s Digest Gold was recognized as first place in the Specialty Combination Formulas—Best Digestive Support Combination Formula category of the 2010 Gear Awards.

To help jump start a season of healthy digestion, Enzymedica is offering a special coupon for Digest Gold through the month of December. With this special online offer, consumers can receive $3 off 120, 180 and 240 count Digest Gold. Bottles of 45 and 90 count Digest Gold are $2 off. The offer is valid through December 31^st.

Florida based enzyme manufacturer Enzymedica, Inc., today announced that four of their enzyme supplements received honors in the 2010 GearAwards™ conducted by ShapeYou.com.

The highest honor in the annual contest is to win “Top Gear”, awarded this year to Digest Spectrum in the supplements category.  Enzymedica was also honored for “Great Gear” with Digest Gold + PROBIOTICS and Reduce.  MemoryCell received a “Seal of Excellence” from the judges.

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.

About Digest Spectrum

Even individuals who maintain a healthy diet may experience food intolerances.  Digest Spectrum offers complete support for individuals with multiple intolerances to foods.  A single dose of Digest Spectrum provides specialized enzymes for gluten, phenol, lactose, and casein digestion.  Use in combination with special diets:  contains no corn, rice, soy, potato, gluten, casein, sugar, dairy, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

About Digest Gold + Probiotics

Digest Gold + Probiotics provides complete digestive care in the convenience of a single capsule dose.  Digest Gold + Probiotics combines Enzymedica’s award winning digestive enzyme formula with 500 million colony forming units (CFU’s)of specially coated (TherActive™) probiotics.  This delivery system is not an encapsulation process—it is a coating that allows for maximum performance and preservation of probiotics.  Superior to standard time release mechanisms, TherActive™ delivery ensures release in the alkaline pH of the lower intestine, guaranteeing potency, delivering healthy bacteria into the intestinal tract for optimal benefit.

About Reduce

Reduce contains a proprietary enzyme blend, Glucoreductase™, which combines simple sugars to form a soluble fiber.  This fiber serves as a food source for the beneficial microflora in the intestinal tract and will not contribute to the rise of glucose.*   Taken with a carbohydrate rich meal, Reduce works in the digestive system to reduce the amount of absorbable sugar, therefore dramatically reducing the conversion of carbohydrates to glucose.*  This unique formula is enhanced with natural ingredients cinnamon, zinc, and chromium for support of healthy glucose regulation.*

About MemoryCell

MemoryCell offers a synergistic blend of active botanicals, antioxidants, and enzymes to support healthy memory and brain function.*  MemoryCell contains the patented NT-020 blend of wild blueberry extract, vitamin D3, green tea extract, and carnosine scientifically shown to improve memory function.  Enzymedica has formulated MemoryCell to include reduced glutathione, alpha lipoic acid, SOD, and six additional enzymes to enhance potency and efficacy.

To learn more about Digest Spectrum, Digest Gold + PROBIOTICS, Reduce, MemoryCell, or other Enzymedica enzyme products, please visit www.enzymedica.com.