NOW Super Enzymes 180s

NOW® Super Enzymes is a comprehensive blend of enzymes that supports healthy digestion. Formulated with Bromelain, Betaine HCl, Ox Bile, Pancreatin and Papain, Super Enzymes helps to optimize the breakdown of  protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Betaine HCl can act early in the digestion process on protein to help elleviate stomach bloat, heartburn, acid reflux. Ox bile can enhance fat breakdown and help to absorb important fat-soluble vitamins and key essential fats important to overall health. People with insufficient gall bladder or pancreas function may find this formula beneficial due to this ingredient. Capsule delivery ensures fast action.

Ingredients

Medicinal

Each capsule contains:
Betaine Hydrochloride 200 mg
Pancreatic Enzymes (Sus scrofa)(Pancreas) 148 mg 
     Supplying: Amylase 37,000 USP units of amylase activity
                        Protease 37,000 USP units of protease activity
                        Lipase 3,000 USP units of lipase activity
Fruit Bromelain (Ananas comosus) (Fruit) 50 mg (120 GDU; 1800 M FCC PU)  
Cellulase (Aspergillus niger) 133 mcg (10 FCC CU)
Papain (Carica papaya) (Whole Plant) 2 mg (100,000 FCC PU)
Acid Stable Protease (Aspergillus niger) 25 mg (50 FCC SAPU)
Papaya (Carica papaya)(Fruit) 45 mg 
Ox Bile (Bos taurus)(Gall bladder)  100 mg 
     Supplying: Cholic Acid 45 mg


Non-Medicinal

Directions & Cautions

Directions

Take 1 capsule 1-3 times daily with or immediately before a meal/food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks. Use the smallest effective dose which controls symptoms.

Cautions

If you have a peptic ulcer, excess stomach acid, high cholesterol, diabetes, pancreatitis, pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, or cystic fibrosis, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. If you are sensitive to pancreatic enzymes and/or pork proteins, do not use this product. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you suffer from gastric reflux or if you have gastrointestinal lesions/ ulcers or if you have liver, gastrointestinal tract or gallbladder disorders, and/ or bowel obstruction or if you have gallstones or bile duct obstruction. If you are taking an anticoagulant/blood thinner, anti-inflammatory, or antibiotic, or are having surgery, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Hypersensitivity/allergy, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain/epigastric pain and/or heartburn have been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use (and consult a health care practitioner). If you have an allergy to latex or fruits (such as avocado, banana, chestnut, passion fruit, fig, melon, mango, kiwi, pineapple, peach, and tomato), consult a health care practitioner prior to use. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner.