MetabolicZyme
Allergy Research Group
Overview
MetabolicZyme offers a multi-enzyme approach to digestion, with many key ingredients like pancreatin, amylase, protease, and lipase provided in active forms. While some ingredients are optimally dosed and well-researched for their digestive benefits, the inclusion of other ingredients at doses for which efficacy is not strongly supported by human trials, or for which the mechanisms are unclear, detracts slightly from overall effectiveness.
The Good
Comprehensive Digestive Support: Provides a broad array of enzymes (protease, amylase, lipase) to aid in the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
Supports Nutrient Absorption: Enhanced breakdown of food can lead to better absorption of essential nutrients.
Contains Pancreatin: A well-researched ingredient for addressing general digestive insufficiencies.
The Bad
Uncertain Efficacy of Some Ingredients: Venus' Fly Trap (Leaves) Extract lacks human clinical evidence for its benefits as a supplement.
Insufficient Dosing for Some Ingredients: Rutin and Isoflavones may be underdosed for their commonly studied therapeutic effects.
Potential for Drug Interactions: Bromelain (with anticoagulants) and Isoflavones (with hormone-sensitive medications) require caution.
Is it for you?
Best For: Individuals with digestive issues, those seeking improved nutrient absorption, people with dietary intolerances
Skip If: You have a known allergy to any ingredient, or are pregnant/nursing without consulting a doctor.
Ingredients Analysis
Pancreatin
100 mgAmylase
20000 USPProtease
20000 USPLipase
1600 USPPapain
60 mgRutin
50 mgBromelain
45 mgTrypsin
24 mgPepsin
10 mgIsoflavones
10 mgChymotrypsin
1 mgHow to Use
Take 1-2 capsules with each meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Daily
With meals
With food
