Digestive Enzymes

100% clean formula.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. All Ethical Nutrition products are free from animal-based ingredients and by-products. Registered with the vegan society. 

Free-from: GMOs, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin, Palm Oil/Palm Oil Derivatives, Maltodextrin, Bulking Agents, Titanium Dioxide, Sugar. 

Allergen-free: totally free from gluten and allergen containing ingredients.

Additive-free: We don't use any nasty additives and where required we use gluten-free rice extract to help us to blend together ingredients and ensure they are accurately dosed.

Digestive enzymes are proteins that your body makes to help break down the food you eat into absorbable nutrients. Supplementing with our Digestive Enzyme Complex can support optimal digestion and nutrient absorption, particularly in those with certain health conditions or age-related enzyme decline [1].

1. Reduced Bloating and Wind: Digestive enzymes work by breaking down large food particles into smaller molecules. This aids in the efficient movement of food through the gut, reducing the chance for fermentation, which often leads to bloating and wind [2].
2. Improved Nutrient Absorption: Digestive enzymes break down complex foods into their constituent parts, like sugars from carbohydrates, fatty acids from fats, and amino acids from proteins. This facilitates nutrient absorption, helping your body utilize the nutrients from your diet more effectively [3].
3. Support for Digestive Disorders: For individuals with certain health conditions like pancreatitis or cystic fibrosis, or age-related enzyme decline, supplementing with digestive enzymes can be particularly beneficial, aiding digestion and nutrient uptake [4].
4. Reduced Acid Reflux: Acid reflux is often a symptom of undigested food fermenting in the stomach. By promoting efficient digestion, digestive enzymes can potentially help alleviate acid reflux [5].
5. Enhanced Gut Health: Efficient digestion supported by digestive enzymes can help maintain overall gut health, reducing common issues such as bloating, gas, and discomfort [6].

Acid reflux, also known as heartburn, is a common digestive disorder. It occurs when stomach acid or food flows back into the esophagus. This backwash can irritate the lining of your esophagus and cause discomfort. By ensuring food is properly broken down and moved efficiently through the gut, digestive enzymes can help manage and reduce acid reflux symptoms [5].

Individuals with specific health conditions, those experiencing age-related enzyme decline, or people who often experience digestive discomfort may particularly benefit from enzyme supplementation [4]. However, optimizing digestion and nutrient absorption is essential for everyone, contributing to overall health and wellbeing.

1. König, J., Brummer, R. J. (2016). Alteration of the intestinal microbiota as a cause of and a potential therapeutic option in irritable bowel syndrome. Beneficial microbes, 5(3), 247-261. Link
2. Suarez, F., Levitt, M. D., Adshead, J., Barkin, J. S. (1999). Pancreatic supplements reduce symptomatic response of healthy subjects to a high fat meal. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 44(7), 1317-1321. Link
3. Marciani, L., Gowland, P. A., Spiller, R. C., Manoj, P., Moore, R. J., Young, P., Fillery-Travis, A. J. (2001). Effect of meal viscosity and nutrients on satiety, intragastric dilution, and emptying assessed by MRI. American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, 280(6), G1227-G1233. Link
4. Domínguez-Muñoz, J. E. (2011). Pancreatic enzyme therapy for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. Current Gastroenterology Reports, 13(2), 188-195. Link
5. Kahrilas, P. J., Shaheen, N. J., Vaezi, M. F. (2008). American Gastroenterological Association Institute technical review on the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Gastroenterology, 135(4), 1392-1413. Link
6. Quigley, E. M. M. (2013). Gut bacteria in health and disease. Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 9(9), 560. Link