Calcium Carbonate (provides 304mg Calcium) 844mg
Protease 15,000 HUT
Amylase 2,500 DU
Glucoamylase 0.75 AGU
Protease 40 SAPU
Invertase 250 SU
Lipase 100 FIP
Diastase 3000 DP
Protease 2,000 PC

 

Chew & Swallow 1 tablet as required.  As this product contains digestive enzymes we recommend that you drink a glass of water after swallowing.

 

Though digestion actually starts in the mouth with the salivary amylase ptyalin, most people instantly think of the stomach.  The stomach produces acid to lower the gastric pH which activates the proteolytic enzyme pepsin.  While pepsin’s ability to digest proteins requires a highly acidic pH, this acid can cause the gastric distress associated with heartburn, acid reflux and other gastric complaints. Most people have suffered through the occasional case of heartburn which can be associated with fatty food, stress, smoking or physiological impairments.

 

Antacids have historically been the treatment of choice for these moments because they offer instant relief. These products work by neutralizing the acid and raising the pH level in the stomach. Unfortunately, this action effectively stops protein digestion by pepsin. Pepsin is a crucial enzyme in protein digestion as its ability to cleave many different amino acid bonds is vital to the complete digestion of proteins. It is responsible for breaking large proteins into smaller proteins of 3 to 30 amino acids, which are then further broken down by the pancreatic proteases in the small intestine.  Undigested proteins can cause gastrointestinal discomfort and even potentially serious consequences when acted upon by intestinal microflora.

 

Unlike traditional over-the-counter antacids, SANDERSON Digestive AcidFX compensates for the lost digestive enzyme activity associated with the use of acid neutralizers. It provides a comprehensive blend of proteases, lipases and carbohydrases that work over a broad pH range.

 

Millions of people worldwide suffer from occasional heartburn and gastrointestinal discomfort, which can result from stress, eating too much, and/or eating too fast. Symptoms can include burning and pressure, or pain in the chest and or throat area. Many people treat this condition through the use of acid-blocking or acid-neutralizing medications.

Though stomach acid can cause significant discomfort, it is also a vital component of healthy digestion. Protein digestion begins in the stomach when the acid pH activates the proteolytic enzyme pepsin. In addition, gastric acid also denatures proteins which unfolds the polypeptide and allows access to the peptide bonds. These initial steps of protein digestion are a vital part of healthy digestion and when acid production is blocked or neutralized, protein digestion is compromised. Gastric acid also plays an important role in the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals including vitamin B12, calcium and iron. Studies have linked the use of acidblocking medications with a higher incidence of osteoporosis. In addition, the acidic pH of the stomach is part of the body’s defense against pathogens.

Digestive AcidFX is a patented blend of enzymes combined with calcium carbonate (US Patent #7,067,124). This chewable tablet includes a blend of digestive enzymes that is designed specifically to support digestion. It is a proprietary blend of proteolytic, lipolytic, and carbohydrolytic enzymes to aid in the digestion of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Supplemental enzymes also help ensure that the maximum amount of available nutrition is obtained from the food eaten. Supplemental enzymes are used to replace the enzymes that are either lost in cooking or during processing. The heat of these processes destroys the enzymes that were already present in the food. Without these enzymes, the full digestive load of the meal falls on the digestive system, which can result in considerable gastrointestinal stress. In addition to the problems that food processing causes, the heavy use of acid-blocking and/or acid-neutralizing medications can have a deleterious effect on pepsin production, leading to a need for supplemental enzymes. Digestive AcidFX is designed to provide enzymatic activity in a buffered stomach. In contrast to pepsin, Disgestive AcidFX proteases can function over a relatively broad pH range, even in the presence of calcium carbonate.

 

PROTEASES: The proteolytic enzymes used in this formula help to digest protein and produce amino acids, which are utilized throughout the body to build muscles, metabolic enzymes, neurotransmitters, and many other essential biochemicals. Proteolytic supplementation can be essential in digesting the extra protein consumed during the course of a typical modern diet. Proteolytic enzyme supplementation may also be an important factor in building and maintaining healthy muscle tissue.

Protease (from Aspergillus oryzae) is a mixture of acid, neutral and alkaline proteases that demonstrates both exo-peptidase and endo-peptidase activity with high substrate specificity. This mixture contains a protease that has a high exo-peptidase level which allows the user to obtain a high degree of protein hydrolysis without formation of bitter products. These proteases have an effective pH range from 2.75 to 7.5. For this reason, this mixture of proteases works synergistically with endogenous enzymes to provide protein digestion throughout the entire digestive tract.

Protease (from Aspergillus niger) is characterized by its ability to hydrolyze proteins under acid conditions. The broad specificity of acid-stable protease enables the enzyme to, easily and efficiently, hydrolyze most soluble proteins. Because protease 3.0 has an effective pH range of 2.75 to 4.7, it is uniquely suited to work synergistically
with endogenous pepsin to provide protein digestion in the stomach.

Neutral Bacterial Protease (from Bacillus subtilis) is an endopetidase that hydrolyzes the interior bonds of most soluble proteins. Neutral bacterial protease has an effective pH range from 5.5 to 8.5, and works synergistically with endogenous enzymes to provide protein digestion primarily in pyloric region of the small intestine.

 

CARBOHYDRASES: Digestive AcidFX provides a combination of carbohydrases designed to assist with carbohydrate digestion. This combination allows a more complete digestion of the carbohydrates consumed, which enables an individual to properly digest and receive the maximum amount of nutrients available from their carbohydrate intake.
Amylase will randomly hydrolyze the interior alpha-1,4-glucosidic bonds of starch to release simple sugars for digestion. This enzyme works synergistically with endogenous human amylase to digest starchy foods.

Glucoamylase will hydrolyze terminal 1,4-linked alpha-D-glucose residues successively from non-reducing ends of amylose chains to release free glucose. This enzyme also possesses the ability to hydrolyze alpha-1,6-glucosidic linkages in isomaltose and dextrins. This enzyme works synergistically with endogenous human amylase and supplemental amylase to potentiate the complete digestion of carbohydrate rich foods.

Invertase is characterized by its ability to catalyze the inversion of sucrose solution. This enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into its component parts D-fructose and D-glucose.This action helps in the digestion of refined sugars that are common in modern diets.

Malt Diastase is characterized by its ability to hydrolyze amylose and other polysaccharides to remove successive maltose units (glucose-glucose dimers) from the non-reducing end. This enzyme works synergistically with amylase and glucoamylase to digest carbohydrate rich foods, particularly those produced from grains.

LIPASES: These enzymes catalyze the hydrolysis of triglycerides of simple fatty acid esters, yielding mono- and diglycerides, glycerol and free fatty acids. This blend of lipases is able to catalyze the hydrolysis of fatty acids from all three positions of the triglyceride, making for a more complete digestion of the triglyceride. It has broad substrate specificity on the fats and oils of vegetable and animal origins. These lipases work synergistically with endogenous enzymes to help digest fatty foods. Supplementing with lipases supports the body’s ability to properly digest consumed fats and help deliver important essential fatty acids to support a healthy body. In addition, considerable digestive distress and even malabsorption of nutrients such as vitamins A and E can result from improper fat digestion.

 

CALCIUM CARBONATE: This vital nutrient is critical for a healthy body. Individuals who have with a history of long-term acid-blocking medication use are often deficient in this mineral. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. Calcium plays vital roles in numerous body functions, including enzyme activation, muscle contractions and nerve impulse transmissions. The bones act as the primary reservoir for this essential mineral, storing up to 99% of the body’s calcium. Because bodily processes cause blood levels of this essential mineral to fluctuate regularly, calcium is constantly moving in and out of the bones to maintain normal levels of serum calcium. To keep this process from resulting in a net loss of calcium from the bones, the diet must provide enough
calcium to replace that which is lost from the bones when blood calcium levels dip. A diet that is chronically deficient in calcium will ultimately deplete the bone’s mineral stores, leading to osteoporosis. Scientific research suggests that calcium is necessary for strong bones and teeth, proper muscle contractions, and nerve impulse transmissions. In addition, dietary consumption of this compound may function to buffer the stomach and reduce
acid indigestion.