Digestive Enzymes
Mason Natural
Digestive Enzymes
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(461 ratings)
Glutamic Acid 15 mg
Bromelain 2 mg
Papain 25 mg
Score 65
A budget-friendly digestive enzyme blend that offers broad support for macronutrient breakdown, but with low dosages for certain ingredients, potentially limiting its effectiveness for advanced or systemic benefits like joint health and immunity.
Quantity: 90 Tablet(s) • (90 servings)
Goals: flag Detoxification flag Digestive Health flag Weight Gain flag General Health flag Immunity
leaderboard Score 65
A budget-friendly digestive enzyme blend that offers broad support for macronutrient breakdown, but with low dosages for certain ingredients, potentially limiting its effectiveness for advanced or systemic benefits like joint health and immunity.
insights Analysis
This product contains a blend of digestive enzymes including Pepsin, Papain, Diastase, Bromelain, Lipase, and Pancreatin, aiming to assist in the breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. It also includes Betaine Hydrochloride for gastric acid support, Glutamic Acid, and Acidophilus for gut health. The comprehensive nature of the enzyme blend is beneficial for general digestive issues, and its affordability makes it an attractive option. However, the significantly low dosages of ingredients like Bromelain (2mg) and Papain (25mg) raise questions about their effectiveness for non-digestive claims such as anti-inflammatory or joint support. Furthermore, the listed 'Acidophilus 0NP' is ambiguous and unlikely to provide meaningful probiotic benefits.
- Offers a broad spectrum of digestive enzymes for comprehensive meal breakdown.
- Extremely affordable price per serving, making it accessible for regular use.
- Includes Betaine Hydrochloride to support stomach acid, aiding protein digestion.
- Contains Acidophilus for general gut flora support, although the quantity is ambiguous.
- Dosages of key enzymes like Bromelain (2mg) and Papain (25mg) are very low, rendering them less effective for anti-inflammatory or joint health benefits.
- The listed 'Acidophilus 0NP' is unclear and likely indicates an insignificant or ineffective amount for probiotic action.
- The 15mg of Betaine Hydrochloride is a minimal dose, which may not be sufficient for individuals with significant stomach acid deficiency.
- Claims for brain health and cognitive support are poorly substantiated by the very low dose of Glutamic Acid.
- Consumers expecting significant benefits for joint pain, inflammation, or immune system enhancement may be disappointed due to the underdosed specific ingredients.
- Individuals seeking effective probiotic support should consider alternative products with clearly stated CFU counts for Acidophilus or other beneficial bacteria.
$8.50($0.09 per serving)
 iHerb | $ 8.50 | |
 Amazon | $ 10.49 |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
Pancreatin | 200 mg |
Acidophilus | 0 NP |
Citrus Pectin Cellulose | 100 mg |
Diastase | 75 mg |
Papain | 25 mg |
Pepsin | 25 mg |
Betaine Hydrochloride | 15 mg |
Glutamic Acid | 15 mg |
Lipase | 15 mg |
Bromelain | 2 mg |
Categories
Papain 40
Papain is included at 25mg, which contributes to protein digestion. While present, this dosage is on the lower side for maximum proteolytic activity or any significant anti-inflammatory effects associated with the enzyme.
Bromelain 20
The Bromelain content of 2mg is extremely low. This dosage is largely ineffective for its well-known systemic anti-inflammatory properties or for substantial digestive aid beyond a very minor contribution to protein breakdown.
Glutamic Acid is present at a minimal 15mg. This quantity is insufficient to provide any notable physiological benefit, whether for digestive support (as HCl) or as a neurotransmitter precursor for brain/cognitive health.
Goals
The product provides a diverse blend of enzymes (Pepsin, Pancreatin, Diastase, Lipase, Papain, Bromelain) and Betaine HCl, which collectively support the breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. This comprehensive approach is well-suited for improving overall digestive efficiency and alleviating common digestive discomforts.
The inclusion of Acidophilus and general digestive support can indirectly benefit immunity by fostering a healthier gut microbiome, which is crucial for immune function. However, the ambiguous '0NP' quantity for Acidophilus and the lack of other direct immune-boosting ingredients limit the product's primary role in immunity support.
While Bromelain and Papain possess proteolytic and anti-inflammatory properties that can theoretically support joint health, their dosages in this product (2mg and 25mg respectively) are substantially lower than the amounts typically considered therapeutic for noticeable joint support or pain relief. Specialized products offer far higher concentrations for this purpose.
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