Name: Food Enzymes - Complete Digestive Support Supplement | Nature's Sunshine
SKU: 1836
Price: 34.95 USD
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Provides comprehensive digestive enzyme blend with 940mg of specialized enzymes per serving.
Features betaine hydrochloride to support optimal stomach acid levels for protein digestion.
Contains pancreatin to help digest proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in the small intestine.
Includes pepsin (1:10,000 potency) for effective protein breakdown in the stomach.
One serving helps digest a minimum of 30 grams of protein, 30 grams of carbohydrates, and 20 grams of fats.

About Nature’s Sunshine Food Enzymes

Modern eating habits often include processed and overcooked foods that lack the natural enzymes needed for proper digestion. Nature’s Sunshine Food Enzymes provides a complete solution by delivering a comprehensive blend of digestive enzymes that work throughout your entire digestive system. This carefully formulated supplement supports your body’s natural ability to break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, helping you get the most nutrition from every meal.

As we age, our bodies naturally produce fewer digestive enzymes, which can lead to occasional digestive discomfort, bloating, and incomplete nutrient absorption. Food Enzymes addresses this challenge by supplementing your body’s enzyme production with a synergistic blend that supports digestion from stomach to small intestine.

How Food Enzymes Support Digestion

This formula works in two distinct phases of digestion. In the stomach, betaine hydrochloride helps create the acidic environment necessary for optimal protein digestion, while pepsin begins breaking down proteins into smaller, more manageable peptides. The 1:10,000 potency pepsin ensures effective protein processing right from the start of digestion.

Once food moves to the small intestine, pancreatin takes over to continue digesting proteins while also breaking down carbohydrates and fats. Alpha amylase specifically targets starches, converting them into simpler sugars your body can absorb. Bile salts prepare fats for digestion by lipase, ensuring complete fat breakdown and absorption.

The Science Behind the Formula

Each enzyme in this formula serves a specific purpose in the digestive process. Bromelain and papain, derived from pineapple and papaya respectively, provide additional protein-digesting power and have been traditionally used to support comfortable digestion. These plant-based enzymes work alongside the animal-derived pepsin to ensure comprehensive protein breakdown.

The inclusion of betaine hydrochloride is particularly important for those who may have insufficient stomach acid production. This compound helps maintain proper pH levels in the stomach, creating an environment where pepsin can function optimally and supporting the absorption of essential nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and calcium.

Key Digestive Enzymes

Enzyme	Function	Target Nutrients
Betaine Hydrochloride	Supports stomach acid production	Proteins, mineral absorption
Pepsin (1:10,000)	Breaks down proteins in stomach	Proteins into peptides
Pancreatin	Multi-enzyme complex for small intestine	Proteins, carbs, fats
Alpha Amylase	Breaks down starches	Complex carbohydrates
Lipase	Digests fats and oils	Fats and lipids

Recommended Usage

Take 2 capsules with meals or as recommended by your healthcare professional. For best results, take consistently with your largest meals of the day.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 60
Amount Per 2 Capsules	Amount	% Daily Value
Proprietary Blend Betaine Hydrochloride [for proteins], Alpha Amylase [for starch], Pepsin (1:10,000) [for proteins] (contains milk lactose), Bromelain [for proteins], Papain [for proteins], Bile Salt [for fats], Pancreatin [for all foods], Lipase [for fats] (contains milk lactose)	940 mg †	**
† Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Capsule (gelatin, water), cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Food Enzymes differ from other digestive supplements?

Food Enzymes provides a complete digestive solution by including enzymes that work in both the stomach and small intestine. While many products focus on only one phase of digestion, this formula includes betaine hydrochloride and pepsin for stomach digestion, plus pancreatin and other enzymes for intestinal digestion, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the entire digestive process.

Can I take Food Enzymes if I have dairy sensitivities?

This product contains milk lactose in the pepsin and lipase components. Individuals with dairy sensitivities should consult with a healthcare professional before use to determine if this product is appropriate for their specific needs.

When is the best time to take Food Enzymes?

Take Food Enzymes with meals, preferably at the beginning of eating. This allows the enzymes to mix with food and begin working immediately. For best results, take consistently with your largest meals of the day when you need the most digestive support.

How much food can one serving of Food Enzymes help digest?

According to Nature’s Sunshine, one serving (2 capsules) of Food Enzymes can help digest a minimum of 30 grams of protein, 30 grams of carbohydrates, and 20 grams of fats. This makes it suitable for supporting the digestion of most standard meals.

Can I take Food Enzymes with other supplements or medications?

Food Enzymes can generally be taken with other supplements. However, because it contains betaine hydrochloride, it may affect the absorption of certain medications that require specific pH levels. If you’re taking prescription medications, especially antacids, H2-blockers, or proton pump inhibitors, consult with your healthcare provider before use.

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Who is Food Enzymes For?

Adults experiencing occasional digestive discomfort or bloating after meals
Individuals whose diets include processed or overcooked foods lacking natural enzymes
People over 40 who may have declining natural enzyme production
Those seeking comprehensive digestive support for proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
Anyone wanting to maximize nutrient absorption from their meals