Ingredient Science

Learn about the quality ingredients & cutting-edge science behind every Enzymedica formula, from enzymes and gummies to fish oils and magnesium.

What is Baobab Fiber?

What is Baobab Fiber?

Feb 08, 2024
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Enzymedica Team

What are Electrolytes and Why Do You Need Them?

What are Electrolytes and Why Do You Need Them?

Feb 08, 2024
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Enzymedica Team

What is Lipase?

What is Lipase?

Sep 25, 2023
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Enzymedica Team

All enzymes are important, but when it comes to digestion, three main enzymes stand apart above the rest. These are amylase, which helps break down carbohydrates; protease, which helps breaks down proteins; and lipase, which helps break down fats.

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What is the “Mother” in Apple Cider Vinegar?

What is the “Mother” in Apple Cider Vinegar?

If you’re staying up-to-date on health trends, you’ve likely heard of apple cider vinegar. But as any health guru will tell you, if you want the health benefits of apple cider vinegar, you have to purchase the right kind – that is, the kind with the mother.

Common Fillers and Excipients in Supplements

Common Fillers and Excipients in Supplements

Supplement labels are required by law to list which vitamins and minerals they contain and in what quantities. But you’ll notice a section called “Other Ingredients” that do not have any quantities listed, or any indication what they do.

DPP-IV: What it is and how it Works

DPP-IV: What it is and how it Works

Are you on a gluten-free diet because you have been diagnosed with celiac disease or have negative reactions to gluten and feel better when eating a gluten-free diet? Despite all your hard work to avoid gluten, do you sometimes worry about cross-contamination or small amounts of gluten found in everyday products you may encounter? With promising research behind it, DPP-IV may be of interest to you.

Digest This

Find your digestive happiness! Get the scoop on every aspect of digestive health & wellness, from enzymes for food intolerances to occasional heartburn, regularity and the microbiome.*

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How Your Body Uses Carbs and Fats for Energy

How Your Body Uses Carbs and Fats for Energy

One of the timeless comparisons we are told growing up is that our body is like a machine. It needs fuel in order to power its daily functions. However, for a lot of people, that’s all they remember. What is the “fuel”? How does it power the “machine”? To put things in perspective: Carbohydrates, proteins and fats comprise 90% of the dry weight of the diet and 100% of its energy.1

Sources of Enzymes: Animal, Plant, Fungal

Sources of Enzymes: Animal, Plant, Fungal

Enzymes accelerate biochemical reactions within our cells and affect every function of the body, from digestion to breathing by lowering the threshold of energy required for those reactions to take place.

Be Well

Find healthy lifestyle tips, goals & habits to help you live every day to the fullest, along with delicious, diet-specific recipes for your digestive happiness.

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Why Cheat Meals Cause Digestive Distress

Why Cheat Meals Cause Digestive Distress

Food is considered to be a form of healing.Physically it provides the nutrients we need for our bodily systems. In an emotional sense by providing comfort.

7-Day Gluten-Free Meal Plan for Kids

7-Day Gluten-Free Meal Plan for Kids

Eating gluten-free doesn’t have to be difficult, even with kids. Luckily, many healthy snacks and meals contain no gluten at all -- you can even find classic kids foods like crackers and cookies in gluten-free versions.

Enzymes for Joint Health

Enzymes for Joint Health

Research has shown that living an active lifestyle can be beneficial for your health, but there can be a downside. High impact, repetitive physical activity can be taxing on your joints. But did you know that enzymes supplements can help protect your joints?

Get Better

Great health starts with digestion – but there’s more to it! Read about whole-self health & wellness, from immune health to exercise recovery, cardiovascular support and more.*

Enzymes – Help for Occasional Digestive Gas

Enzymes – Help for Occasional Digestive Gas

Sep 28, 2023
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Enzymedica Team

You treated yourself to a delicious meal. Now comes the dreaded gas and bloating to ruin your after-meal bliss. Occasional after-meal gas and bloating are signs of a digestive issue, and digestive problems can be caused by a variety of reasons.

Enzymes for Joint Health

Enzymes for Joint Health

Oct 05, 2021
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Enzymedica Team

Research has shown that living an active lifestyle can be beneficial for your health, but there can be a downside. High impact, repetitive physical activity can be taxing on your joints. But did you know that enzymes supplements can help protect your joints?

4 Ways to Decrease Gas and Bloating

4 Ways to Decrease Gas and Bloating

Aug 10, 2018
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Enzymedica Team

Gas and bloating may be natural byproducts of eating, but that doesn’t mean they’re not embarrassing. For some of us, our symptoms can be so bad that we  stop eating some of the foods we love, but this isn’t the only way to solve the problem.

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How to Get Probiotics If You’re Lactose Intolerant

How to Get Probiotics If You’re Lactose Intolerant

If you struggle with lactose intolerance, know that you’re not alone. Experts say that as much as 65 percent of the human population loses some of their ability to digest lactose following infancy.

10 Signs and Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance

10 Signs and Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, the sugar in milk. Lactose is comprised of two sugar molecules: glucose and galactose. Lactose intolerant individuals have low activity of the…

20 Natural Ways to Manage Your Blood Sugar Levels

20 Natural Ways to Manage Your Blood Sugar Levels

According to a recent survey, half of Americans suffer from high blood sugar.1 This can lead to all sorts of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney and vision problems. While there are medications out there to help manage blood sugar levels, they often come with side effects, not to mention a high price tag.