Digest Basic: Revolutionize your digestion and unleash improved nutrient absorption with Enzymedica's essential enzyme formula.

Digest Basic, is an essential enzyme formula. Digest Basic is specially formulated to help digest protein, fat, carbohydrates and fibre. It contains a blend of enzymes such as protease, amylase, lipase and cellulase, among others. These enzymes help break down food into smaller, more easily absorbed components, allowing for better digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Digest Basic is commonly used by people who may occasionally experience digestive discomfort, bloating or gas after meals. It may also be beneficial for those with enzyme deficiencies or conditions that impact natural digestive enzyme production.





 

Digest Basic Composition

 

• Thera-blend™ protease:

Protease is an enzyme that helps break down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. It supports the digestion and absorption of dietary protein, allowing the body to use amino acids for various functions such as building and repairing tissues, producing enzymes and hormones, and supporting immune function.
 

• Amylase Thera-blend™:

Amylase is responsible for breaking down complex carbohydrates (starch) into simpler sugars such as glucose and maltose. This enzyme is produced in the pancreas and salivary glands.
 

• Pectinase (with Phytase):

Pectinase is an enzyme that breaks down pectin, a complex carbohydrate found in fruits and vegetables. It helps improve digestion and utilization of nutrients in plant-based foods. Phytase, often combined with pectinase, helps break down phytic acid, which can bind to minerals and reduce their absorption. This combination helps maximise nutrient availability. 
 

• Maltase:

Maltase is an enzyme that helps break down maltose, a sugar derived from grains and malted foods. It converts maltose into glucose, which the body can easily use for energy.
 

• Thera-blend™ cellulase:

Cellulase is an enzyme that breaks down cellulose, a complex carbohydrate and the primary component of plant cell walls. Humans lack the enzymes necessary to digest cellulose on their own, so supplementing with cellulase can help improve the breakdown of dietary fiber, increasing nutrient availability and supporting healthy digestion.
 

• Glucoamylase:

Glucoamylase is responsible for breaking down starch and dextrins into glucose molecules. It helps convert complex carbohydrates into a simple form that the body can absorb and use.
 

• Alpha Galactosidase:

Alpha-galactosidase is an enzyme that helps digest complex carbohydrates known as alpha-galactosides. These carbohydrates are found in foods such as beans, pulses and certain vegetables and can be difficult to digest, leading to gas and bloating. Alpha-galactosidase breaks down these complex carbohydrates, reducing the likelihood of digestive discomfort.
 

• Lactase:

Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products. Some people have insufficient lactase production, which leads to lactose intolerance and digestive symptoms when consuming dairy. Lactase supplementation helps to break down lactose into more easily digestible sugars, thereby reducing discomfort.
 

• Thera-blend™ lipase:

Lipase is an enzyme that facilitates the breakdown of dietary fats (lipids) into smaller fatty acids and glycerol, allowing them to be absorbed and used by the body.
 

• Invert:

Invertase is an enzyme that helps digest sucrose, commonly known as table sugar. It breaks down sucrose into its component sugars, glucose and fructose, allowing for better absorption and utilization. Digest Basic provides 270 SU of invertase activity.
 

• Xylanase:

Xylaninase is an enzyme that helps break down xylan, a complex carbohydrate found in plant fibers such as grains and legumes. It aids the digestion of dietary fibre, promoting optimal nutrient absorption and supporting regular bowel movements. Digest Basic provides 100 XU of xylanase activity.



 

Digest Basic Benefits

 

• Improved digestion:

Digest Basic contains a blend of specially selected enzymes to support the breakdown of different types of food components. Protease aids protein digestion, amylase aids carbohydrate digestion, lipase aids fat breakdown, and cellulase and xylanase support digestion of dietary fibre. By improving the breakdown of these macronutrients, Digest Basic promotes more efficient digestion and absorption of nutrients, allowing your body to better utilize the nutrients in the food you eat.
 

• Improved digestive discomfort:

Digest Basic can help relieve occasional digestive discomfort such as bloating, gas and indigestion. These symptoms can occur when certain foods are not digested properly, leading to fermentation of undigested food particles in the intestine and the production of gas. By providing the enzymes needed to break down these foods, Digest Basic helps reduce the likelihood of undigested food lingering in the digestive system, minimising discomfort.
 

• Increased nutrient absorption:

Proper digestion is essential for optimal nutrient absorption. By breaking down proteins, carbohydrates and fats into smaller molecules, Digest Basic helps ensure that nutrients can be absorbed efficiently in the intestines. This can increase the availability of nutrients for various bodily functions, including energy production, tissue repair, immune support and general well-being.
 

• Support for special diets:

Digest Basic may be particularly beneficial for people following specific dietary patterns. For example, people on plant-based diets often consume higher amounts of fiber and complex carbohydrates, which can be difficult to digest. Digest Basic provides enzymes such as cellulase and xylanase, which help break down plant fibres, aiding the digestion of high-fibre foods. Similarly, people on a high protein diet can benefit from the protease enzymes in Digest Basic to support the breakdown and assimilation of protein.
 

• Support for enzyme deficiencies:

Some people may have enzyme deficiencies, either due to genetic factors or age-related decline in enzyme production. Digest Basic can provide additional enzymes to compensate for these deficiencies, supporting proper digestion. For example, people with lactose intolerance can benefit from the lactase enzyme in Digest Basic, which helps to break down lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products. By supplementing with deficient enzymes, Digest Basic helps people with specific enzyme deficiencies to enjoy more comfortable and symptom-free digestion.



 

Suggested use

1 capsule with each meal. More may be taken as needed. For higher enzyme potency, Enzymedica's Digest™ or Digest Gold™ may be helpful.

 

Other ingredients

100% vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water).

Contains no: Gluten, milk, casein, soy, egg, artificial colors or flavors.

 

Warnings

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Keep closed in dry place; avoid excessive heat.

Please keep out of reach of children.