Critical Digestion

Critical Digestion® is an unparalleled formula that supports the entire digestive process.* Powerful enzyme blends cover all of the building blocks of food to support maximum breakdown, nutrient absorption and energy promotion.* Enzyme supplementation allows the body to break down food more efficiently, eliminating occasional discomforts like gas, bloating and indigestion, while also helping to ensure that your body is getting the fuel it needs for you to feel at your best.* 

In combination with digestive enzymes, Critical Digestion utilizes 1 billion CFU’s of a shelf stable multi-strain blend of Bacillus subtilis and lactic acid bacteria.  Probiotics enhance intestinal flora to influence the microbiome and set the stage for optimal health.*  The B. subtilis strain DE111 enhances the probiotic blend for supporting not only digestive but also immune health.*

Enzyme Science formulates each enzyme focused product with exclusive Thera-blend enzymes. The Thera-blend process is scientifically designed to provide optimal solutions for digestive health and wellness.  These unique protease, amylase, cellulase and lipase enzymes are comprised of multiple variants which are blended to work synergistically throughout the broad pH range of the human body.

The digestive system utilizes enzymes produced by the body to break down macronutrients (protein, fat, and carbohydrates) into molecules small enough for our body to absorb and use for metabolism of energy, growth, and cell repair. Bacteria in our GI tract, referred to as gut flora or microbiome, also plays a role in digestion and nutrient absorption.

In addition to being produced by the body, digestive enzymes can be consumed from raw foods such as fruits and vegetables, and dietary supplements. With a decline in the natural production of enzymes that comes with aging, in combination with the Western diet, adequate digestive enzymes required for complete meal digestion are not always readily available. A deficiency can slow down the digestive process necessary to move food through the GI tract. When the body lacks these enzymes for efficient digestion, food can remain undigested or partially digested in the stomach. The slow transit of food through the GI tract can cause symptoms of abdominal discomfort, occasional constipation, and less nutrients being absorbed. Discomfort arises when carbohydrates are fermented by bacteria in the colon which produce gas.