Proteolytic Enzymes Capsule Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers

Available Forms: Capsules

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Category: Nutraceuticals

Capsule is a health supplement containing a combination of proteolytic enzymes. It helps in digestion of food. It is used to treat protein energy wasting (PEW) and improves health conditions of patients with chronic kidney disease and cancer. Protein energy wasting is state of decreased protein and energy fuels and is associated with low functional capacity and impaired quality of life.

Product Description:

This capsule contains a combination of proteolytic enzymes — protein-digesting enzymes such as bromelain from pineapple, papain from papaya, and trypsin and chymotrypsin from animal pancreas. Taken with meals, they help break down dietary protein. Taken between meals, some of the enzyme activity is absorbed, and systemic anti-inflammatory and anti-oedema effects have been proposed, which is the basis for their use after injury and surgery in some countries.

Evidence for improved digestion in people with normal pancreatic function is limited, and they are not a substitute for prescription pancreatic enzymes in pancreatic insufficiency. Some small trials suggest modest reductions in swelling after surgery or trauma. They should not be relied on to treat protein-energy wasting in chronic kidney disease or cancer, which requires dietary and medical management. Bromelain and other proteases may increase bleeding risk with anticoagulants and before surgery. Allergy can occur, especially in people allergic to pineapple, papaya or latex.

Sourcing notes. Buyers should specify the enzymes and activity units required. Enzyme activity must be stated in recognised units and maintained through shelf life, with enteric coating if intended to survive the stomach. Animal-derived enzymes need their source declared for religious and dietary requirements.