Digestion Support

Enzymes break down specific food components: lipase acts on fats and lactase on milk sugar, for example. Fibre contributes a different part of your diet, while probiotic products contain live cultures. These groups do not replace each other. Some enzyme blends also contain betaine HCl or herbs, so review the complete formula. Find live cultures in the Gut microbiome category.

They are units of enzyme activity, not the weight of the powder. In this range, for example, amylase uses DU, protease HUT and lactase ALU. Compare the same enzyme in the same units and for the same serving size. A value per gram of raw ingredient cannot be compared directly with a value per capsule. More milligrams alone do not show how much work an enzyme can do.

Lactase helps break down lactose, the sugar in milk; it does not remove milk proteins or address an allergy to them. Check how much lactase the specific blend contains and how to take it with food. Its presence in the ingredient list does not mean every dairy meal will be symptom-free. If you do not know whether you have an intolerance or an allergy, discuss it with a doctor first.

Heartburn alone does not prove that you have too little stomach acid. It often involves stomach contents flowing back into the oesophagus. Betaine HCl is not an acid-neutralising product, so do not choose it based on that symptom. If you have reflux or take medicine that reduces stomach acid, consult your doctor first; do not change prescribed treatment because of a supplement.

Increase your intake gradually within the product directions and drink enough fluids. A sudden large serving may cause extra gas and cramps, especially if you normally eat little fibre. Fibre capsules are not a gram-for-gram replacement for a large serving of fibre powder: compare the actual content. Persistent symptoms or unexplained weight loss need assessment rather than more supplements.