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DuoZyme: Complete digestive support from HCl, pancreatic enzymes and bile salt

DuoZyme is a broad-spectrum digestive support which participates in both the gastric and intestinal phases of digestion.
DuoZyme contains the acidulants betaine HCl and glutamic HCl, which help acidify gastric contents, creating a favorable environment for the proteolytic action of pepsin.
Betaine, a natural methyl donor, reduces the effects of excessive fat storage in the liver (Arzneimittelforschung 2000;50:722-7).
Appropriate gastric acidity appears to be required for the normal absorption of iron, beta-carotene and vitamin B12 from food sources.
Pancreatin and ox bile extract, contained in pH-sensitive microspheres, supplement the natural secretions of the pancreas and liver, and promote the intestinal phase of digestion.

Hydrochloric Acid:

HCl maintains the acidic environment of the stomach, which facilitates the proteolytic effects of pepsin.
HCl is needed to control colonization of the upper digestive tract by microorganisms (Ann Intern Med 1973;78:271-6).
Low HCl production has been linked with various common disorders such as food allergy (Eur J Pediatr 1980;134:249-54) and gallstones (Lancet 1967;i:413-5).
HCl is important for the optimum absorption of nutrients such as iron (J Lab Clin Med 1978;92:108-16), vitamin B12 (Postgrad Med 1990;88:147-150), and beta-carotene (Am J Clin Nutr 1996;64:622-6).

Pancreatic Enzymes:

Pancreatic enzymes are the primary oral agents used for restoring normal pancreatic digestive activity (Gastroenterol Clin North Am 1999;28:695-707).
Pancreatic enzymes support optimum digestion even in otherwise healthy people (Dig Dis Sci 1999;44:1317-21).

Bile Salts:

Bile acids are essential for the emulsification of dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins to ensure optimal digestion and absorption of these nutrients (Curr Opin Pediatr 1993;5:562-566).
Bile salt replacement has improved digestion in patients with surgically removed gallbladders (Ann Ital Chir 1993;64:533-7) and other disorders of bile acid production (Hepatology 1999;29:644-7).

Natural sources, hypoallergenic.

TWO capsules supply:		Availability: Bottles of 90 or 180 capsules

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	Gastric Phase:
	Betaine HCl		300 mg
	Glutamic HCl		300 mg
	Papain		100 mg
	Pepsin*	(1:15,000)**	40 mg
	Duodenal Phase:
	Pancreatin*	(6x conc.)	300 mg
	Ox Bile Extract		120 mg
	* from freeze-dried FDA approved BSE-free source ** equal in activity to 100 mg of 1:3,000 strength
	Providing at least the following: Protease 45,000 HUT Units Amylase 45,000 SKB Units Lipase 7,500 FIP Units