Our bodies are composed primarily of water. All of the different metabolic pathways and chemical reactions that occur in the body must be able to react with water. The things that we eat, food that gets broken down in the gut, have to be able to mix with water in order to absorb into the body's system. Proteins, carbohydrates, and starches are water soluble, but triglyceride fats and oils often do not mix with water.
We need fat in our diet, but because fats are oily, they often do not get properly digested and cause intolerances. Lypazyme is acid stable, which means the enzymes can start working within the stomach's confines sooner to break down triglyceride fats. This process helps to avoid some of the embarrassing side effects associated with a high fat diet.
What is Lypazyme?
Lypazyme combines 3 different lipase enzymes to help break down food triglycerides into short-chain fatty acids. This digestive enzyme can be used in combination with a ketogenic diet for slower stomach emptying, which can often result in bloating and discomfort. With the acid-stable lipase enzymes found in Lypazyme, digestion of triglyceride fats occur much sooner.
Benefits of Combining 3 Different Lipase Enzymes
Using only one type of lipase may result in the formation of mono and di-triglycerides rather than completely breaking down into nutritional short-chain fatty acids.
Lypazyme Contraindications
Lypazyme may not be appropriate for those with known allergies to Aspergillus enzyme proteins. However, non-specific mold allergies do not necessarily preclude the use of fungal enzymes. Consult your medical doctor for further advice, and err on the side of caution. Those with known anaphylactic allergic reactions to fungal proteins should not ingest fungal-derived enzymes.
Lypazyme Supplemental Facts
No Added: sugar, starch, dairy, soy, wheat, yeast, gluten, nuts, artificial flavors, or animal derivatives. Lypazyme capsules are made of vegetable cellulose.
Lypazyme Dosage
No upper limits have been established for oral enzyme supplementation. Animal studies indicate that extremely large doses of enzymes may be ingested without toxicity or ill effect. No upper limit has been established for lipase enzyme dosing. The recommended dosage is one capsule per meal, but two or three capsules may be taken if the meal is higher in fat.