Smarter Enzymes

Amylase, beta glucanase, maltose, invertase are digestive enzymes that help the body break down all sorts of carbohydrates (bread, rice, potatoes, sugar, starches) into glucose molecules.

Amylase helps break down starch into smaller molecules, ultimately yielding maltose, a disaccharide (molecule made with two simple sugars).

Maltase further breaks down these maltose molecules into its two glucose molecules. 

Invertase is an enzyme that breaks down sucrose (sugar) into glucose and fructose. Beta-glucanase breaks down beta-glucans, which are polysaccharides found in plants, fungi, animals, and bacteria.

Enzymes that help break down protein have one essential function: to break them into usable amino acids. Protease I, II, III, bromelain, and serratiopeptidase all help break down meats and other types of protein. 

Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapples that breaks down proteins and also may help support joints. Serratiopeptidase is an enzyme that is known for breaking down proteins into amino acids.

Lactase is an enzyme that helps your body digest lactose, which is found in dairy foods like milk and cheese. People who have difficulty with lactose products use lactase to digest dairy easily.

Cellulase, hemicellulase, Alpha-galactosidase break down fibers found in fruits, vegetables, and beans.

Cellulase helps break down cellulose, which is the main component of plant cell walls, into soluble sugars. 

Hemicellulase breaks down hemicellulose, which is an insoluble substance mainly found in plant cell walls and vegetable fibers.

Alpha-galactosidase breaks down galactooligosaccharides (GOS), a type of non-absorbable fiber found in beans, root vegetables, and some dairy products.

Lipase is an enzyme that helps the body break down fats in food so they can be absorbed in the intestines. This enzyme plays a role in helping your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins like D, E, and K.

AstraGin® is a plant-based compound that supports nutrient absorption. By supporting nutrient transporters within the gut, it helps move specific nutrients through the gut wall. Nutrients like amino acids, fatty acids, minerals, need these transporters in order to be absorbed.