There’s been a lot of talk lately about probiotics and the ways they benefit the body.  Probiotics are the healthy flora that reside in the digestive tract.  Traditionally, probiotics were consumed through cultured foods like cheese and yogurt and fermented beverages like kefir.  Today, dietary supplements containing probiotics are some of the most popular products on the shelf.

The condition and function of the gastrointestinal tract is essential to overall health.  This condition is highly dependent on the presence of billions of probiotic cultures which support regularity, aid the immune system, and produce vitamins like B and K.  These healthy microflora protect us against the overgrowth of already present, potentially pathogenic organisms in the gut.  They also fuel digestion through the production of enzymes such as lactase, protease, and amylase.  As an added bonus, the enzymes made by the flora work synergistically with the body’s inherent enzymes to support digestive health and optimal wellbeing.

Probiotics are active cultures which must make their way through various obstacles in their journey to the gastrointestinal tract.  First, they must stand up to exposure to light, heat, and moisture on the shelf. After consumption, they must withstand harsh stomach acid and other digestive fluids.  Key to the efficacy of a probiotic supplement is product stability, both on the shelf and inside the intestinal tract.

Enzymedica’s Pro-Bio™ is a guaranteed potency probiotic formulated to support healthy intestinal microflora balance.  Pro-Bio is shelf stable and enteric coated. The enteric coating ensures that the probiotic formulation reaches its destination in the intestinal tract, safely bypassing the acid environment of the stomach.* The 8 strains of healthy bacteria chosen for Pro-Bio are well tolerated and have a history of beneficial use.

To learn more about how probiotics can help with healthy body functions, read the Pro-Bio product handout here.

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Enzymedica offers a wide range of enzyme supplements for various uses. One Enzymedica digestive product stands out from the rest: Digest Gold™.   In addition to being a top seller in the digestive category,*  Digest Gold is also a retailer favorite, winning #1 in the Vitamin Retailer Vity Awards “Digestive Support Combo” category, #1 in Better Nutrition Magazine’s “2008 Best of Supplements Award”, and #1 in the 2007 and 2008 Vity Award categories including digestive supplement, indigestion remedy and digestion remedy.

Top of the Line Potency and Effectiveness

Digest Gold™ represents the most potent digestive enzyme supplement on the market. Formulated to assist with protein, carbohydrate, fat and fiber digestion, Digest Gold contains 14 enzymes to maximize our ability to digest and assimilate food. Because of it’s high level of potency, one 1 capsule is recommended at the beginning of each meal, saving time and money.  More can be taken as needed.

Why a Digestive Enzyme?

Supplemental enzymes can be very effective to help digest and assimilate foods and ease tension from digestive issues.  Digestive enzymes can multitask in the body, however, so they are also useful for general health. When we reduce stress on the digestive system, more energy and thus more metabolic enzymes are made available to the body to support the immune system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system, nervous system, and more.

* Digest Gold and Digest are the two top selling digestive enzymes on the US market according to SPINS, a market research and consulting firm for the Natural Products Industry.

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Free radicals are produced as the normal by-products of digestion and respiration and are also the result of numerous other factors such as exposure to pollutants, cigarette smoke, ultra violet light and X-rays. Free radical damage has been associated with aging and can lead to chronic disease.

What can be done?

Enzymedica’s Defenze is a potent enzyme formula used to assist the body in neutralizing harmful free radicals. Key to the Defenze formula is the enzyme Catalase, which aids the body’s detoxification processes by turning the free radical compound hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. Defenze also uses the enzyme protease, which breaks down proteins to help detoxify the body and support immune system function.

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

Cutting Edge Protection

Enzymedica’s Defenze aids the body’s immune system in protection against free radical damage. Defenze is currently featured as Enzymedica’s August Product Spotlight. Visit Enzymedica’s website to learn more about Defenze and receive a $2.00 off coupon.

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Enzymedica would like to offer a huge thank you to the retailers of the natural products industry who voted us #1 again this year.

We are honored to have the support of America’s health food store retailers, and thank you for choosing our brand and products as number one in your core categories year after year.

In the prestigious 2009 Vitamin Retailer Vity Awards,  Enzymedica’s Digest Gold won the Digestive Support Combo category, Acid Soothe took top honors in the Natural Indigestion Remedy category, and the novel new product NaturaCell was recognized as first place as the Best New Formula Product.

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Enzymedica Wins Vity’s for the 3rd Year in a Row

Florida based enzyme manufacturer Enzymedica, Inc., today announced that three of their enzyme supplements were awarded first place in the prestigious 2009 Vitamin Retailer Vity Awards.  Enzymedica’s Digest Gold won the Digestive Support Combo category, Acid Soothe took top honors in the Natural Indigestion Remedy category, and the novel new product NaturaCell was recognized as first place as the Best New Formula Product.

The Vity Awards honor the industry’s best selling products. The results are based on a nationwide survey of health food stores conducted by Vitamin Retailer Magazine.  The awards will be formally announced in the June 2009 issue of Vitamin Retailer Magazine.

This is the third consecutive year that Enzymedica has garnered a win in the annual survey.

Tom Bohager, CEO and founder of Enzymedica shares, “We are honored to have the support of America’s health food store retailers, and thank them for choosing our brand and products as number one in their core categories year after year.”
Digest Gold™ represents the most potent digestive enzyme supplement on the market.  Formulated to assist with protein, carbohydrate, fat and fiber digestion, Digest Gold contains 14 enzymes to maximize our ability to digest and assimilate food.

Acid Soothe™ contains pure plant enzymes and select nutrients to soothe discomfort associated with gastrointestinal distress such as occasional heartburn, diarrhea, discomfort and indigestion.   Amylase, cellulase and lipase Thera-blends™ are combined with marshmallow root, papaya leaf, prickly ash and gotu kola – nutrients that are known for their specific benefits to the gastrointestinal system.

NaturaCell, a blend of active botanicals, antioxidants, and enzyme catalysts, utilizes a studied and proven blend to support the normal growth and function of the body’s own stem cells. The product contains the patent pending NT020 blend of wild blueberry extract, vitamin D3, green tea extract, and carnosine, along with glutathione, alpha lipoic acid, SOD, and 6 additional enzymes to enhance potency, maximize immunity and contribute to cellular health.

The Vity Awards solidify Enzymedica as the go-to company for retailers offering quality digestive enzymes.  Enzymedica is also a consumer favorite: Enzymedica’s Digest™ and Digest Gold™ are the two top selling digestive enzymes on the US market according to SPINS, a market research and consulting firm for the Natural Products Industry.

To learn more about Digest Gold, NaturaCell, Acid Soothe, or other Enzymedica enzyme products, please visit www.enzymedica.com.

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