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DuoZyme

Karuna
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(29 ratings)
Glutamic Acid 300 mg
Papain 100 mg
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Score70
DuoZyme provides broad acid, enzyme, and bile support with substantial disclosed amounts. Missing activity units and source details reduce potency confidence, while the high serving cost limits value.
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Quantity:180 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
Goals:
Digestive Health

Score 70

DuoZyme provides broad acid, enzyme, and bile support with substantial disclosed amounts. Missing activity units and source details reduce potency confidence, while the high serving cost limits value.
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$76.70($0.85 per serving)
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Analysis

Each serving combines 300 mg of betaine hydrochloride, 300 mg of glutamic acid hydrochloride, 100 mg of papain, 40 mg of pepsin, 300 mg of pancreatin 6x, and 120 mg of ox bile extract. The ingredients address complementary digestive steps rather than relying on one enzyme.

Papain reaches a substantial listed amount, while acid support and ox bile make the formula relevant to protein and fat digestion. The label does not give activity units for papain, pepsin, or pancreatin, so weight alone cannot confirm functional potency.

Most ingredient amounts are clearly disclosed, but papain source and purification details are absent and the glutamic acid form does not include an L-prefix. The 90-serving capsule supply is expensive, making the product a better fit for someone who intentionally wants the full combination.

Who is it for
  • Adults intentionally seeking acid, enzyme, and bile support together
  • People who want broad protein and fat digestion coverage
  • Users willing to pay more for a multi-pathway digestive formula
Best for
  • Broad digestive support with meals
  • Combining stomach-acid and pancreatic-enzyme support
  • A formula that includes ox bile for fat digestion

Pros

  • Covers several complementary digestive steps
  • Papain, pepsin, pancreatin, and ox bile amounts are disclosed
  • Provides substantial betaine and glutamic acid hydrochloride amounts
  • Offers 90 servings per container

Cons

  • Enzyme activity units are not supplied.
  • Papain source and purification details are absent.
  • The glutamic acid label does not confirm the L-isomer.
  • Serving value is weak compared with simpler enzyme products.

Warnings

  • Betaine hydrochloride and glutamic acid hydrochloride add acidity and may aggravate upper-digestive irritation in sensitive users.
  • Ox bile can cause loose stools or digestive discomfort if the serving is not well tolerated.
  • Papain may be unsuitable for people with papaya sensitivity, and its source is not identified on the supplied label.

Nutrient quality

83 Highest impact

Acid support, proteolytic enzymes, pancreatin, and ox bile cover several digestive steps with substantial weights. Glutamic acid hydrochloride fits the purpose, but missing enzyme activity and source details limit potency confidence.

Ingredient transparency

75 High impact

Principal active weights are disclosed and no proprietary blend hides their doses. Missing enzyme activity, an incomplete minimum-provision entry, full use directions, and complete other ingredients reduce clarity.

Customer satisfaction

60 Moderate impact

The supplied average rating is strong, but the small review sample limits confidence. No detailed comments are provided to assess repeated complaints or whether experiences match the intended use.

Value for money

56 Moderate impact

Substantial digestive ingredients provide real formula value, but recurring cost is high. Missing activity units and source details weaken comparison with less expensive enzyme products.

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Goals

Digestive Health
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitB- Strength of SupportA- CoverageA Formula Quality
Papain Ā· 100 mg

The enzyme and acid-support formula is closely aligned with food breakdown and fat digestion. Papain, pepsin, pancreatin, betaine hydrochloride, and ox bile cover complementary digestive steps.

Most ingredient amounts are disclosed and substantial enough to be meaningful. Missing enzyme activity units and limited source details reduce confidence in potency consistency.

Study evidence
Papain Adverse 2 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Betaine Hydrochloride
300 mg
Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride
300 mg
Papain
100 mg
Pepsin
40 mg
Pancreatin 6x
300 mg
Ox Bile extract
120 mg
Providing at least the following
0 NP
Adults 18–50
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Glutamic Acid Ā· 300 mg OverallScore76
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

Glutamic Acid Hydrochloride is a functionally appropriate form in this digestive-enzyme formula. The label does not include the L-prefix, although the 300 mg amount is substantial and clear. A moderately high serving cost results in middling value.

Papain Ā· 100 mg OverallScore66
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The label reports papain only by weight, so biological activity cannot be verified in standardized units. The source and purification details are not identified, limiting confidence in enzyme consistency. The clearly disclosed 100 mg dose reaches the range used for stronger systemic or joint-support purposes, and the high serving cost weakens value without activity-standardized papain or an advanced delivery feature.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. The incidence and clinical implications of hypersensitivity to papain in an allergic population, confirmed by blinded oral challenge.
    Mansfield LE; Ting S; Haverly RW; Yoo TJ Ā· Annals of allergy Ā· 1985
    Clinical trial500 participantsDigestive Health forPapain
  2. Papaya preparation (CaricolĀ®) in digestive disorders
    Muss C, Mosgoeller W, Endler T Ā· Neuro Endocrinology Letters Ā· 2013
    Randomized trial76 participantsDigestive Health forPapain