November 23, 2024

Prozyme Digest

Prozyme Digest

Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND

As a Naturopathic doctor I find myself often recommending that people use a probiotic and a digestive enzyme. These each have many benefits for our health. That is why I have chosen to highlight a product that contains both! This product is Prozyme Digest. This is a fantastic formula because not only are you getting the benefits of two supplements in one it is a chewable tablet. But just why do probiotics and digestive enzymes are so important? Let us get into it, shall we?

Let us talk about the probiotic blend first. Prozyme Digest contains 14 billion CFUs and is a combination of 6 different strains of beneficial bacteria. Studies have found many benefits to using probiotics. In fact, studies have found that using a probiotic can help reduce symptoms of both Chrons disease and Ulcerative colitis (these are both forms of IBD). (1) Studies have also found that using a probiotic can improve quality of life in those with IBS. (2) Studies have also found that in addition to helping with diarrhea probiotics may increase the number of bowel movements in those who suffer infrequent bowel movements and thus help with constipation in the long run .(3) If you can recall in my blog on the gallbladder I mentioned that rapid weight loss is a risk factor for gallstones. That means that in those who undergo bariatric surgery gallstones are a real concern. In one study, after 6 months of using probiotics the risk of gall stone formation was reduced after bariatric surgery. (4) What other potential benefits to probiotics are there? Well studies have found that using a probiotic can help with seasonal allergies. (5) One interesting study found that in children born to mothers who used probiotics there were less allergies experienced. (6)

Studies have also found that using a probiotic can help to reduce the risk factors for metabolic syndrome. For example, probiotics led to reduced abdominal obesity. (7) Another study that they can help to improve insulin resistance. (8) Something intriguing is that probiotics, when added to a protocol for high blood pressure were able to help reduce the blood pressure numbers. (9) Lastly, probiotics have been shown to help our immune system fight off “different types of bad guys” that cause us to feel sick such as when you have a viral infection. (10) Overall probiotics pack a punch when it comes to our health. I could go on even longer talking about their benefits and still not get everything they do! But I have covered what I think are their most important benefits.

But let us not forget, in addition to the probiotic formula, Prozyme Digest contains a complete digestive enzyme blend. So, let us get into it. Studies have found that using digestive enzymes can help to reduce the risk of gallstones. (4) Studies have also found that digestive enzymes are effective at reducing bloating and even gas. (11). Other studies have found that in addition to helping with gas digestive enzymes can improve overall digestion and even reduce abdominal pain. (12) Digestive enzymes might help digestive symptoms such as gas in those with both IBS and IBD. (13) Lastly studies have found enormous potential for digestive enzymes helping digestion in those with certain malabsorption disorders such as lactose intolerance and Cystic fibrosis. (14)

As you can see, both probiotics and digestive enzymes have amazing benefits. Having both in one chewable tablet makes for an overall fantastic easy to use supplement!

Our next blog topic will focus on the kidneys and dialysis.

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