"ICONFIT" Digestive Enzymes 60 capsules

ICONFIT Digestive Enzymes is a food supplement in capsules that contains a complex of digestive enzymes: natural proteins that the body uses to break food down into smaller particles. When the body produces enough amylase, protease, lipase and other enzymes on its own, digestion goes unnoticed. After a large or fatty meal, with age or during stress, however, the amount of one's own enzymes may be insufficient, and this is where a digestive enzyme preparation comes in.

Which enzyme is responsible for what

Each enzyme is responsible for a specific food component:

• Amylase helps break down starch and complex carbohydrates into simple sugars.
• Protease deals with proteins, breaking them down into amino acids, which the body uses to build muscles and tissues.
• Lipase splits fats into fatty acids and glycerol, making heavier food easier to handle.
• Lactase is often added to complexes for milk sugar.
• Cellulase helps break down plant cell walls, which is useful for those who eat a lot of raw vegetables and legumes.

The capsule form is convenient because it protects the enzymes from stomach acid and releases the active ingredients in the right part of the intestine, where digestion mainly takes place. ICONFIT is a well-known Estonian brand of sports and health products, aimed at people with an active lifestyle and those who pay conscious attention to food quality.

When to choose it

This food supplement suits situations where the food is heavier than usual:

• a festive dinner or eating while travelling;
• a large protein-rich meal after a workout;
• a period when you feel more fullness and heaviness in the stomach than usual;
• a diet rich in fats, dairy products or legumes.

The capsule is usually taken right before a meal or during a meal, so that the enzymes reach the digestive tract together with the food.

A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you have a chronic digestive tract disease or pancreatic problems, are pregnant, are breastfeeding or regularly take medication, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Do not exceed the daily amount recommended by the manufacturer.