The Second Phase 

The pH-sensitive second phase of the tablet releases bicarbonate, pancreatic enzymes, and bile salts to complement and support the natural second phase (small intestinal) of digestion.

The second phase of digestion begins when food passes from the stomach into the small intestine. As the partially digested food enters here, its strong acidity signals the pancreas to secrete bicarbonate along with its starch, protein, and fat digesting enzymes. Secreted bicarbonate neutralizes the stomach acids, and raises the pH in the small intestine to just slightly acidic (about 5.5), which is the chemical environment in which the pancreatic enzymes work best. The gallbladder simultaneously secretes bile into the small intestine, which helps to emulsify dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins so that they can be well absorbed from the intestine.

Paradoxically, if the material coming from the stomach is not acidic enough, a weak signal to the pancreas is generated. This prevents enough bicarbonate from being produced, resulting in a pH that is not alkaline enough for optimal pancreatic enzyme function.

 Provides Enzymes for Proper Digestion

In addition to the different protein, fat, and complex carbohydrate digesting enzymes included in Digestive Formula, it also supplies a proprietary blend of beneficial microflora in a stabilized media including whole-leaf Aloe vera, beet root, and lecithin.

Suggestions for use:

Digestive Formula may be taken on a routine basis to provide additional support for healthy digestion. Most people take 1 tablet with small meals and 2 tablets with larger ones, though more can be taken if desired. If stomach discomfort increases after taking Digestive Formula, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner.

The old saying "you are what you eat" is only partly true; you are what you eat, digest, and assimilate. Healthy digestion is fundamental to good health. Try Digestive Formula for a month or two and see if it makes a difference. If it does, you and your entire body will be glad you did!

References:
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2. Allison JR. The relation of hydrochloric acid and vitamin B complex deficiency in certain skin conditions. South Med J 1945; 38
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4. Stockbruegger RW. Bacterial overgrowth as a consequence of reduced gastric acidity. Scand J Gastroenterol Suppl 1985; 111
5. Suarez F, Levitt MD, Adshead J, Barkin JS. Pancreatic supplements reduce symptomatic response of healthy subjects to a high fat meal. Dig Dis Sci 1999;44:1317–21.
6. Heinicke RM, Levand O, Sugai R, Larson C. Supplementary proteases and gastric digestion. Exp Med Surg 1967;25(1):156-68

DIRECTIONS:  One tablet at the beginning of or during each meal. More tablets can be taken if desired.  Store in a cool dry place and keep tightly closed.  Do not refrigerate.

Each tablet contains ACTIVE ENZYMES (Pancreatin, Pancrelipase, Pepsin, Amylase, Papain, Bromelain, and Lipase), NATURAL BUFFERING AGENTS (Betaine HCl, Glycine, L-Glutamic Acid and Calcium Carbonate), BENEFICIAL LACTOBACILLUS MICRO-FLORA (L. salivarius, L. acidophilus DDS-1^tm, L. bulgaricus and Bifidobacterium bifidum), and SYNERGISTIC INGREDIENTS (Bile, Lecithin, Peppermint Leaf, Aloe Vera, and Beet Root).  This unique formula releases ingredients in two separate and distinct phases consistent with the natural digestive tract anatomy and ecology.

Formulated in the exclusive PhytoZyme^tm base of plant enzymes for bioavailability and over 30 synergistic fruit, vegetable and herbal concentrates for "extra" phytonutrient cofactors.

Contains no artificial preservatives, sugar, starch, caffeine, salt, wheat, gluten, yeast, corn, milk, egg, shellfish, artificial sweetening, flavoring or coloring agents.

Not Tested on Animals. Contains no ingredients from animal sources other than Porcine Bile, Pancreatin, Pancrelipase, and Pepsin.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size	1	Tablet
Servings Per Container	90
Amount Per Serving		%Daily Value
Amylase	50	mg	*
Bile	45	mg	*
Bromelain	30	mg	*
Lipase	25	mg	*
Pancreatin 6X (N.F.)	100	mg	*
Pancrelipase	110	mg	*
Papain	30	mg	*
Pepsin	70	mg	*
Betaine HCl	150	mg	*
L-Glutamic Acid	20	mg	*
L-Glycine	5	mg	*
Aloe Vera Leaf	5	mg	*
Beet (Beta vulgaris
rubra L.) Root	5	mg	*
Glycerin	12	mg	*
Lecithin (Soya)	5	mg	*
Phosphatidylserines	1	mg	*
Peppermint Leaf	5	mg	*
Probiotic Blend	20	mg	*
*Daily Value not established

INGREDIENTS:  Betaine HCl, Pancrelipase (Porcine), Pancreatin 6X (N.F.) (Porcine), Pepsin (Porcine), Dicalcium Phosphate, Amylase, Bile (Porcine), Bromelain, Papain, Lipase, Silica, Calcium Carbonate, L-Glutamic Acid, ProBioTx™ Stabilized Probiotic Blend (Each serving providing over two hundred million (200,000,000) beneficial micro-flora including Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1™, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, and Lactobacillus salivarius), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Magnesium Stearate, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Aloe Vera Leaf, Beet (Beta vulgaris rubra L.) Root, L-Glycine, Lecithin (Soya), Peppermint Leaf, Natural Carmel and Vanilla Flavor, and PhytoZyme™ proprietary blend (Bromelain, Papain, Aloe Vera, Alfalfa, Parsley, and vegetable and fruit concentrates from Carrots, Broccoli, Spinach, Cauliflower, Asparagus, Celery, Beet, Chili Pepper, Green Bean, Pea, Sweet Potato, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Snow Pea, Tomato, Zucchini, Lima Beans, Mushroom, Banana, Cantaloupe, Cranberry, Guava, Lemon, Mango, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pineapple and Grapefruit).

Product No:   6122 

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