AI overview
AI generated. Not medical advice.What it's for
Digestive comfort; Protein, fat, and carbohydrate breakdown; Gallbladder support
Who it may fit
Adults who experience digestive discomfort after meals or who eat higher-fat meals and want extra support for breaking down fats, proteins, and carbs.
Key actives per serving
- Pancreatin (amylase, protease, lipase): 140 mg (Amylase 15,750 USP Units; Protease 14,000 USP Units; Lipase 2,450 USP Units)
- Ox bile concentrate: 80 mg
- Pepsin (porcine): 70 mg
- Betaine hydrochloride: 480 mg
- L-Glutamic acid hydrochloride: 480 mg
How to take
Take 1 to 2 capsules with each meal; do not open the capsules. For fat-containing meals, taking with food may enhance comfort and effectiveness.
Diet / Allergen fit
Gluten Free; Contains: Pork-derived enzymes (porcine).
Ingredients explained
Pancreatin (amylase, protease, lipase)
Amylase breaks down starches, protease breaks down proteins, and lipase breaks down fats to aid nutrient breakdown in the small intestine.
Caution: Sourced from pork; avoid if you avoid porcine products or have related allergies.
Ox bile concentrate
Provides bile acids that emulsify dietary fats to support fat digestion and absorption of fat-soluble nutrients.
Caution: Bile salts may cause digestive discomfort if taken on an empty stomach; take with meals containing fat.
Pepsin (porcine)
An acidic stomach enzyme that cleaves proteins into smaller peptides to support early-stage protein digestion.
Caution: Porcine-derived; avoid if you avoid pork or have sensitivities to animal enzymes.
Betaine hydrochloride
Supplies hydrochloric acid to increase stomach acidity, which may improve the activation of protein-digesting enzymes and mineral ionization.
Caution: Increased stomach acid may aggravate heartburn or gastric irritation; avoid if you have a history of peptic ulcers.
L-Glutamic acid hydrochloride
Contributes acidifying chloride ions that may support stomach acidity for efficient protein digestion.
Caution: May be irritating for sensitive stomachs; avoid if you have active gastric ulcers.
How they work together
Acidifiers like betaine HCl and L-glutamic acid HCl help create an acidic environment to activate pepsin for protein breakdown. Pepsin initiates protein digestion in the stomach, while pancreatin continues digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in the small intestine. Ox bile adds bile acids that enhance fat emulsification, complementing pancreatic lipase for fat digestion.
Safety and tips
Label Warning: If pregnant, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Do not take this product out of the capsule. Contraindicated for people with peptic ulcers.
Who should be cautious: People with a history of stomach irritation, gastritis, or acid reflux may be sensitive to betaine HCl and pepsin. Those with gallbladder or bile duct issues should use caution due to ox bile. Individuals with pork allergies should avoid porcine-derived enzymes. Consult a healthcare provider if you use acid-reducing medications or have digestive disorders.
Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
What customers say
Noticeable digestive comfort
Many users report less bloating, indigestion, and post-meal discomfort.
Helpful for gallbladder-related needs
Reviewers with gallbladder concerns mention meaningful support for fat digestion.
Not vegetarian as expected
Some customers were disappointed due to ox bile concentrate conflicting with vegetarian preferences.
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Overview
- Plus Gallbladder Support
- Dietary Supplement
- GI Support
- Gluten Free
A digestive enzyme blend that supports individuals who have indigestion, bloating, or had gallbladder removal.
Advanced Digestive Enzymes promotes the digestion and absorption of proteins, fats, and carbs with the combination of HCl, pepsin, pancreatic enzymes, and ox bile.
Specifications
- First available: 08/2009
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Shipping weight:
0.2 kg
- Product code: THR-40502
- UPC: 693749405023
- Package quantity: 180 count
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 7.2 x 7.1 cm , 0.2 kg
Suggested use
Take 1-2 capsules with each meal or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.
Other ingredients
Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, calcium laurate, leucine.
Manufactured in the USA using US & imported ingredients.
Warnings
Tamper Evident: Use only if bottle is sealed. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.
Do not take this product out of the capsule. This product is contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcers.
Disclaimer
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| Supplement facts | ||
| Serving Size: Two Capsules | ||
| Servings Per Container: 90 | ||
| Two Capsules Contain: | % DV | |
| Betaine Hydrochloride | 480 mg | * |
| L-Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride | 480 mg | * |
| Pancreatin (Porcine) † | 140 mg | * |
| Ox Bile concentrate | 80 mg | * |
| Pepsin (Porcine) | 70 mg | * |
| *Daily Value (DV) not established. †The Pancreatin in one capsule contains no less than: Amylase 15,750 USP Units, Protease 14,000 USP Units, Lipase 2,450 USP Units. | ||