Ginger—A Spicy Way to Stimulate Healthy Digestion
Soothing to the stomach
After having nothing to eat or drink for eight hours, the 24 healthy men in the study were given either 1,200 mg of ginger or placebo, and then ate a bowl of soup. They answered questions about their digestive comfort, and digestive activity was measured by ultrasound. One week later, they repeated the test, but the ginger and placebo groups were reversed.
Muscle contractions in the stomach, which help to move food into the upper small intestine, were more frequent and the stomach emptied more quickly after ginger than placebo. After eating the soup, mild digestive discomfort was reported in those who had placebo but not ginger.
From the kitchen to your medicine cabinet
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is popular as a culinary spice and as a medicinal herb. It is used all over the world to treat indigestion, gas and bloating, nausea, diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome. A well-known remedy for nausea during pregnancy and motion sickness, ginger has also has anti-inflammatory effects that make it a good choice for treating arthritis.
“Since low gastric motility has been associated with the digestive symptoms for which ginger is frequently used, if ginger improves the movement of food through the upper digestive tract in people with digestive problems, this could help to explain how it exerts its benefits,” said Dr. Rebecca Chollet, a naturopathic doctor who practices in New Hampshire and Vermont.
Ginger is often taken as tea, prepared by simmering the cut root in a covered pot. It can also be used as tincture (an alcohol-based extract), in capsules (as in this study), or added to common gas-producing foods like beans and lentils to prevent gas. At times when nausea makes eating or drinking difficult, crystallized ginger can be used like a lozenge.
A multifaceted approach may help your digestion
Other methods for preventing indigestion include eating slowly and being careful not to overeat. Like ginger, caraway, cumin, and fennel can be added to foods to reduce the chance of developing gas after eating. Digestive enzyme supplements are sometimes helpful when these measures are not enough.
(Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008;20:436–40)
Maureen Williams, ND, received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. She has a private practice in Quechee, VT, and does extensive work with traditional herbal medicine in Guatemala and Honduras. Dr. Williams is a regular contributor to Healthnotes Newswire.
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Exercise & Eat Right to Stay Healthy After Cancer
Over ten million Americans have had some form of cancer; fortunately, certain lifestyle behaviors can help beat it and keep it from coming back. For example, physical activity helps prevent many types of cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends that cancer survivors get at least 150 minutes of moderate to strenuous or 60 minutes of strenuous exercise per week. They also recommend eating “5-A-Day”—five daily servings of fruits and vegetables—and not smoking.
The new study surveyed 9,105 survivors of six different kinds of cancer—breast, prostate, colorectal, uterine, skin melanoma, and bladder—to see the extent to which the survivors followed the American Cancer Society’s recommendations and how their habits affected their health-related quality of life.
A range of healthy habits is the key
Physical activity goals were met by 30 to 47% of the survivors, while only 15 to 19% met the 5-A-Day fruit and vegetable recommendation. Most survivors (up to 92%) did not smoke. “This suggests that it may be important to develop a multibehavioral lifestyle intervention rather than develop single behavior interventions,” the study’s authors commented.
Survivors of breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers who met the 5-A-Day or not smoking recommendations had a significantly higher quality of life than those who didn’t, and survivors of all types of cancer who were more physically active reported a higher quality of life. “Physical activity is a key lifestyle behavior that should be incorporated into all the interventions to improve health-related quality of life,” concluded the authors.
Dr. Lise Alschuler, author of Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrated Approach to Prevention, Treatment and Healing, said, “It seems to me that the main reason for the low rate of healthier lifestyle adoption is the difficulty of the changes themselves. It is hard for anyone to change their diet and equally as difficult to increase exercise. People who are successful in making positive changes to their dietary and exercise patterns feel better. As a result of eating differently and exercising regularly, people become more engaged in the process of living and as a result have more vitality and wellness.”
(J Clin Oncol 2008;26:2198–204)
Kimberly Beauchamp, ND, earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island and her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. She cofounded South County Naturopaths in Wakefield, RI. Dr. Beauchamp practices as a birth doula and lectures on topics including whole-foods nutrition, detoxification, and women’s health.
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Dieting to Lose Those Pounds Also Improves Blood Pressure
Modern weight-loss programs range from dietary changes, weight-loss pills, and surgical procedures. A recent review looked at seven studies that compared a weight-loss diet with usual care among 1,632 people who had high blood pressure. After 12 months, the people on the weight-loss diet saw a decrease in their systolic blood pressure (the top number of the blood pressure reading). A weight loss of 4 kg (about 9 pounds) was necessary to achieve a reduction of 6 mm Hg in systolic blood pressure.
High blood pressure and being overweight are both major risk factors for developing cardiovascular problems such as heart disease and stroke. Maintaining a healthy weight and lowering blood pressure can decrease cardiovascular disease risk.
“High blood pressure is estimated to lead to more than 7 million deaths each year, approximately 13% of the total deaths worldwide,” said lead author of the review, Karl Horvath, MD, and his colleagues from the Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, in Austria. “Lowering blood pressure levels in hypertensive patients has been shown to be a very effective means of reducing patients’ cardiovascular risk, with a significant reduction in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.”
How to lower your risk
Being overweight and having high blood pressure are two independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease. But when you have both conditions, the risk is even greater. The following lifestyle tips may help you lower your risk of cardiovascular disease by maintaining a healthy weight and keeping blood pressure down:
• If you’re overweight, lose weight to maintain your optimal weight, which can be determined based on your height, body composition, and level of physical activity.
• Regular exercise is important for keeping weight down and for lowering blood pressure. Adults should engage in moderate physical activity for one hour each day.
• Follow a healthy diet that is low in cholesterol, added salt, and total fat, and emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
• Don’t smoke. Smoking is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and other serious diseases.
If you are overweight or have high blood pressure, see a doctor to determine your optimal weight and to discuss other lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk for cardiovascular disease.
(Arch Intern Med 2008;168:571–80)
Jane Hart, MD, board-certified in internal medicine, serves in a variety of professional roles including consultant, journalist, and educator. Dr. Hart, a Clinical Instructor at Case Medical School in Cleveland, Ohio, writes extensively about health and wellness and a variety of other topics for nationally recognized organizations, Web sites, and print publications. Sought out for her expertise in the areas of integrative and preventive medicine, she is frequently quoted by national and local media. Dr. Hart is a professional lecturer for healthcare professionals, consumers, and youth and is a regular corporate speaker.
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Breakfast Means Leaner Teens
The new study, as part of Project EAT (Eating Among Teens), gathered information from 2,216 adolescents about their eating and exercise habits, as well as dieting and weight-control behaviors to see what effect eating breakfast had on weight changes over a five-year period.
Although teens who ate breakfast regularly took in more calories in a day than their breakfast-skipping counterparts, they were less likely to be overweight. Eating breakfast more frequently was associated with lower body mass index (a measure related to body weight) in a dose-response fashion—meaning that the more often teens ate breakfast, the lower their body mass index. Breakfast-eating teens were also more likely to be physically active. “Breakfast habits may be important markers of an overall healthful lifestyle pattern in youth and … frequent breakfast consumption may impart important weight gain prevention effects,” the authors concluded.
It may seem counterintuitive that eating more can lead to weight loss. A possible explanation could lie in the body’s fat receptors. With extreme caloric restriction, the body makes more receptors on fat cells, causing them to gobble up any available fat when it’s eaten. People who eat more regularly and include healthy amounts of fat in the diet have less fat receptors on their cells; these people are likely to be thinner than “fad dieters.” Eating breakfast regularly can help keep fat receptors in check, leading to healthier weight. Breakfast eaters might also be thinner than teens who skip meals because the quality of their diet and their attitudes toward food might be better.
Results from the 2003-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) showed that about 17% of children and adolescents ages 2 to 19 are overweight. Being overweight can lead to health problems including heart disease, diabetes, and the development of certain cancers. As more people are becoming overweight earlier in life, the incidence of these diseases is rising in the younger population.
According to the authors, “More emphasis should be placed on breakfast habits, especially among adolescents and young adults, when behavioral patterns are developing and stabilizing.”
(Pediatrics 2008;121:e638–45)
Kimberly Beauchamp, ND, earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island and her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. She cofounded South County Naturopaths in Wakefield, RI. Dr. Beauchamp practices as a birth doula and lectures on topics including whole-foods nutrition, detoxification, and women’s health.
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The Wobenzym Story
The Wobenzym Story - by Aftab Ahmed, Ph.D.
The story of enzymes is as fascinating in its details as it is amazing in its applications in promoting human health and wellbeing. Enzymes are proteins that are an integral part of Nature. In fact, life without enzymes would not be possible. Enzymes are needed for each and every chemical reaction that make life possible. No vitamin, mineral or hormone can exert its beneficial effects in the human body without the involvement of enzymes. Despite their central role in all bodily functions, it is only now that the full import of enzymes in human health and disease has begun to be fully appreciated. MUCOS Pharma, the pioneer in systemic enzyme therapy, has been the standard bearer for the last fifty years in having paved the way to elucidate the function of enzymes, and their use as an oral systemic therapy.
The history of enzyme research reads quite like a detective story, as diligence of dedicated scientists tested the secrets of enzyme function and developed preparations to alleviate human pain and suffering. It all started with a simple question: What are the enzymes? Years, even decades, of work finally yielded insights into the architecture of enzymes, which is beguiling in its simplicity and elegance, yet embodies the intricacies of their function.
What Are Enzymes?
Enzymes are proteins composed of amino acids, the basic building blocks of life, arranged in chains that spontaneously fold into three-dimensional structures. These three-dimensional structures confer specificity of function. Whereas all enzymes are proteins, not all proteins are enzymes. Enzymes are involved in nearly all metabolic and physiological processes in the body. Thus, they are a key in the maintenance of a strong immune system, a robust cardiovascular tree,a healthy and intact central nervous system, and optimal hormonal balance in the body.
The body produces its own supply of enzymes in requisite amounts, as and when they are needed. The enzymes, however, do get “used up” at rates faster than the body can replenish its supplies under a variety of conditions, such as consumption of “junk” foods or intake of medicines. In fact, with advancing years, the body loses its ability to produce sufficient amounts of enzymes to keep up the demands of the body imposed by metabolic attrition. This insufficiency is the root cause of susceptibility to chronic and age-related diseases.
Given that enzymes are required in all cells of the body to assist in chemical reactions, they participate in a myriad of reactions that allow organs, tissues and glands to function optimally and thrive. If the body is imagined as an efficient chemical factory, it is the enzymes that fuel each and every reaction in that factory. As such, enzymes function as catalysts. That is, they make things work at a faster rate. The reason enzymes are needed for bodily functions is that, in their absence, most of the physiological processes would either not take place, or would proceed at an excruciatingly slow speed. In other words, at normal body temperatures, it will be virtually impossible for the cells to perform their tasks speedily and efficiently. That means that enzymes initiate, maintain, accelerate, and terminate biochemical processes in the body to foster health and vitality.
Functions of Enzymes
Since they have unique structure, each enzyme is meant to carry out a specific task. Any given enzyme is evolved to fulfill a definite function, and this specificity allows the body to strictly control the use of enzymes. Once activated, an enzyme will perform its specific function until it is “exhausted,” or it is inhibited by another enzyme, in which case its activity is curtailed and/or stopped. As researchers have found out after years of painstaking and laborious work, there is a good reason for this control: It prevents bodily processes from spinning out of control, which may be deleterious to health and wellbeing.
Even casually, the specificity of enzymes suggests that there will be particular types. In fact, Nature has “engineered” families of enzymes for specific tasks. One of the most beneficial and abundant classes of enzymes is referred to as proteolytic enzymes. Enzymes in this category have the ability to “nibble” at other proteins, and break them down into smaller chains of amino acids. Hence the name, proteolytic enzymes, which literally means “chewing up proteins.”
On the surface, it might appear counterintuitive to degrade proteins in the body. Are proteins not required for optimal cellular function, and do they not afford good health and vibrancy well into the golden years? Indeed, they do! In disease, however, the human body produces proteins that could potentially have injurious effects, and further compromise health if left unattended. It was precisely this goal that Drs. Max Wolf and Helen Benitez set themselves roughly one-half a century ago when they started their quest to find a wholesome, effective and safe alternative for human health and wellbeing. Of course, their objective was to understand how cancer comes about and whether natural alternatives could be designed that will not wreak havoc on the human body as radiation and chemotherapy do. Despite their scientific astuteness, little did Drs. Wolf and Benitez anticipate that their systemic enzymes will afford man immense health benefits, irrespective of whether or not systemic enzymes “cured” cancer.
Drs. Wolf and Benitez, along with Dr. Karl Ransberger, a young biomedical researcher from Germany, tested a large number of enzymes from animal and plant sources. The work was slow, and it progressed in fits and starts, since the researchers had to optimize the conditions to isolate and purify the enzymes. Not only that, they had to struggle to maintain the activity of the enzymes, because the enzymes are notorious for being finicky and unstable. That is, if the enzymes are not handled properly under precisely defined condition, they become inactive. After all, the researchers were working in the 1950s, a time when the basic enzyme technology was still in its infancy, and individual scientists had to rely more on their wits than technology to tweak answers from Nature.
Once Drs. Wolf and Benitez had optimized the conditions necessary to maintain the enzyme activity, they started the next part of their work to combine and evaluate various enzyme formulations in assessing their beneficial effects. These must have been trying times for Drs. Wolf and Benitez. By its very nature, the work was slow, and required almost superhuman patience. After years of dedicated work, they finally experienced the Eureka effect! Their systemic enzymes worked! Perhaps, better than they thought, since beneficial effects of their enzymes were far more varied than they had expected in their wildest expectations.
Benefits of Wobenzym
Why did Wobenzym work so well? To a large extent, the answer rests with the type of enzymes contained in Wobenzym. These are proteolytic enzymes, which cleave other proteins. While under normal physiological condition, proteolytic enzymes maintain homeostasis in the healthy body, they also break down aberrant proteins that may arise during various diseases. Thus, in basic research and several tens of clinical studies carried out over the years under the auspices of MUCOS Pharma, Wobenzym has been found to degrade, for example, harmful and abnormal immune complexes that precipitate autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, immune complexes also thicken the blood, which potentially could trigger an array of diseases. These studies are a matter of public domain, and may be readily retrieved.
In fact, after some 50 years of Dr. Wolf’s work, we have come full circle. Dr. Wolf started his research to find a cure for cancer. After decades of diligent work, almost remarkable determination and scientific insights, proteolytic enzymes have been shown to help cancer patients. Thus, Wobe-Mugos, a sister product to MUCOS’ flagship product Wobenzym, is under consideration by the United States FDA for Orphan Drug status as adjuvant therapy for multiple myeloma, which is the cancer of B cells in the blood. In addition, Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez, affiliated with Cornell University Medical School in New York, has worked tirelessly to show that proteolytic enzymes are effective in the clinical management of pancreatic cancer. In recognition of his painstaking work, Dr. Gonzalez has been awarded a research grant by the National Cancer Institute to carry out a clinical trial. Undoubtedly, the work of scores of scientists and physicians over the decades deserves recognition, which has made this sea change possible. By the same token, however, it is also a testament to the insights, vision, and belief that Dr. Wolf had in his work.
Technology and Entrepreneurism
The story of science is replete with coincidences, which make things turn for the better. Dr. Karl Ransberger’s association with Drs. Wolf and Benitez was one such event that ushered in the era of systemic enzyme therapy. In addition to being an accomplished researcher, Dr. Ransberger also had an entrepreneurial streak, which he used to make systemic enzyme the world’s premier preparation, and maintains even today to chart new trails in enzyme therapy. Professional association between Dr. Ransberger and his mentor Dr. Wolf soon develop into business partnership and life-long friendship. When Drs. Ransberger and Wolf decided to move back to Germany with this truly innovative enzyme preparation for its time, in recognition of the work by Drs. Wolf and Benitez, it was given the name WoBeEnzym.. Over the past 45 years, Wobenzym has become a household name in Germany in particular but also in other European countries as well. Furthermore, Wobenzym is recognized all over the world with MUCOS Pharma’s subsidiaries in countries such as Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Czech Republic, India, Pakistan, Korea, New Zealand and, of course, the United States.
Technology Development
Before this success became possible, numerous scientific and technical challenges had to be met and overcome. One of the major challenges was to preserve the integrity of the enzymes during the manufacturing process. Enzymes are notoriously fragile: Exposure to heat deactivates them. In addition, even the slightest exposure to moisture prods them to chewing themselves up. That is the nature of the beasts. Enzymes contained in Wobenzym are proteins, and proteolytic enzymes do break themselves down (auto-proteolysis) — quite like the snake that cannibalizes itself by chewing on its own tail.
That was the challenge that faced Dr. Ransberger in the early 1960s: Namely, how to stabilize the enzymes while purifying them in large quantities with the highest potency. Purity and potency of enzymes is absolutely necessary to be effective. Dr. Ransberger was at the forefront of the efforts to develop the technology to achieve these goals. Under his leadership, scientists and researchers developed techniques that ensured that the enzymes are purified to the highest possible degree and are stabilized such that their biological activity is retained.
The next challenge, of course, was to the manufacturing of enzymes in the tablet form. Making tablets during the manufacturing process generates considerable heat. Being heat-sensitive as the enzymes are, it was absolutely necessary to keep the temperature down in order for enzymes to remain active. With remarkable ingenuity, Dr. Ransberger and his team optimized manufacturing conditions to cool down the tableting machinery and equipment to maintain exactly the correct temperatures throughout the manufacturing process for enzymes to remain “alive” and biologically active.
Like his mentor Dr. Wolf, the driving force for Dr. Ransberger’s hard work, dedication and commitment was to help people. That is the reason, the innovations at MUCOS did not stop in the 1960s. For example, today, MUCOS Pharma isolates chymotrypsin, one of the enzymes in Wobenzym, by state-of-the-art column chromatography. Over the years, breakthrough thinking combined with a burning desire to find safe and wholesome healthcare solutions has been the hallmark of MUCOS’ mission. It is the result of Dr. Ransberger’s lifelong focus, scientific and technological expertise and a businessman’s acumen that today Wobenzym is world’s most-renowned enzyme preparation.
By persistent efforts, extensive research and development, and innovative technology, Dr. Ransberger found a way to stabilize enzymes to withstand the harsh processing during manufacturing. It is this patented technology that MUCOS Pharma uses to not only extract enzymes from their sources but also to stabilize them such that enzymes retain their full biological activity. Without maximal activity, an enzyme preparation is not what it is cut out to be. That is the reason, MUCOS Pharma, and its North American corporate partner, Marlyn Nutraceuticals, stands foursquare behind Wobenzym.
Enzymes facilitate the smooth commerce of the bodily functions. They are an indispensable part of human health and disease. For good reason, then, in 1966, the editor of the Scottish Medical Journal editorialized thus in 1966: “Probably nearly half of our daily production of protein in the body consists of enzymes. Indeed, each of us, as with all living organisms, could be regarded as an orderly succession of enzymatic reactions.”
Wobenzym Quick Facts
1. What is a Wobenzym®N?
Wobenzym®N is a clinically proven combination of specific enzymes and the leading natural solution in systemic enzyme therapy.
Dr. Max Wolf’s designed Wobenzym®N using a sophisticated combination of the plant based enzymes bromelain (pineapple extract) and papain (papaya extract), natural pancreatic enzymes trypsin and chymotrypsin, and the antioxidant flavonoid rutin.
Each Wobenzym®N tablet is protected by an enteric coated shell. This ensures that enzymes can bypass the acidic environment of the stomach and reach the small intestine where they can be absorbed and utilized.
Wobenzym®N’s precise enzyme formulation assists the body’s maintenance and support of a healthy immune system.*
2. What is systemic enzyme support?
“Systemic enzyme support” describes a therapy whereby enzymes are utilized to assist the body’s various regulatory and communication systems, specifically the immune system. A balanced immune system is a prerequisite for the condition we all want: good health. In order to make sure that the systemic effect of the enzyme support succeeds, active enzyme molecules must be available in the small intestine for absorption.
3. Why should I take Wobenzym®N?
Taking Wobenzym®N as directed will assist your body’s natural function in the:
- Promotion of healthy joints and muscles*
- Stimulation of healthy circulation*
- Strengthening of the immune system*
- Improvement of health and aging process*
4. Is Wobenzym®N safe to use?
Wobenzym®N is extremely safe and has been used by over 100 million people for over 60 years all around the world without a single instance or documented case of significant harm. Over 70 million USD has been spent on 160 clinical studies assessing the benefits of Wobenzym®N with results indicating the product to be very safe.
5. Are there any special precautions?
- Wobenzym®N should not be taken by individuals who are pregnant or breast feeding
- Wobenzym®N should not be taken by individuals suffering from bleeding disorders or liver damage
- Wobenzym®N should not be taken by individuals who are on anticoagulant drugs (such as Warfarin)
- Wobenzym®N should not be taken in combination with Aspirin
- Wobenzym®N can be taken with antibiotics
6. Does Wobenzym®N have any side effects?
Some people have experienced small digestive disruptions such as diarrhea and excess gas. This can be minimized by taking smaller serving sizes more frequently throughout the day. If these symptoms persist, consult with your healthcare practitioner.
7. Are there ingredients in Wobenzym®N that may affect my food allergies?
All of the ingredients used in the formulation of Wobenzym®N are listed on the bottle label. If you have an allergy to any of the ingredients listed on the label, specifically pineapple, papaya, rutin, trypsin or chemotrypsin, please contact you healthcare practitioner for further direction. Wobenzym®N is manufactured under the strictest cGMP conditions and is free of contaminants.
8. What are the potential uses of Wobenzym®N?
| Potential Uses | Wobenzym®N Benefit |
|---|---|
| Joint Health | Wobenzym®N supports joint health and mobility.* |
| Healthy Circulation Support | Wobenzym®N promotes healthy blood flow.* |
| Immune System Support | Wobenzym®N is used by many people in the maintenance and support of a balanced immune system.* |
| Sports Injury Recovery | Wobenzym®N has been used for many years in the relief of muscle pain following exercise and other repetitive motion.* |
| Healthy Aging | As we age, the body’s homeostasis begins to shift. Wobenzym®N assists in healthy immune function at any age.* |
9. How should I take Wobenzym®N?
| Direction of Use | Explanation |
|---|---|
| When should I take Wobenzym®N? | We recommend that you take Wobenzym®N on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes prior to your next meal or at least 2 hours after your last meal. |
| How should I take Wobenzym®N? | The Wobenzym®N tablets need to be swallowed with a glass of water making sure not to chew the tablets. This will prevent damage to the enteric coated protective layer of the tablet. This coating allows the tablets to arrive at the small intestine where they can be effectively absorbed. |
| Can I take Wobenzym®N with any liquid? | No, in order for Wobenzym®N to function properly it should be taken with a glass of water at room temperature or below. If Wobenzym®N is taken with a warm to hot liquid such as coffee or tea the enteric coating on the tablets may be compromised. Taking the tablets with milk may disturb the absorption of enzymes within the small intestine. |
| What is the appropriate serving size of Wobenzym®N? | The recommended serving size for the maintenance of good immune and circulatory function is three (3) tablets. However, this can be increased as recommended by your healthcare practitioner. |
| How many servings should I take per day? | The recommended number of servings per day for the maintenance of good immune and circulatory function is twice (2) per day. However, this can be increased as recommended by your healthcare practitioner. |
| Can I accidentally take too many? | The 160 clinical studies assessing the benefits of Wobenzym®N suggest that if the amount of enzymes ingested exceeds the body’s need it is simply excreted through regular bowel movement. Over 100 million people have taken Wobenzym®N with no indication of toxicity. |
| When should I stop taking Wobenzym®N? | Wobenzym®N should be taken as recommended by your healthcare practitioner. It should be noted that Wobenzym®N can and has been used by people for over 60 years for continual immune support. |
| Why do I have to take so many tablets? | Enzymes are rather large protein molecules. As such only small percentages are absorbed and pass through the intestinal wall and reach the bloodstream. Therefore, the quantity of tablets consumed is crucial to ensure adequate absorption. |
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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