TECHNICAL SUMMARY SHEET Chewable Peppermint Enzyme (VL416) Indications Chewable Peppermint Enzyme has the following benefits:

Our Product Our vegetarian Chewable Peppermint Enzyme provides 100 mg of Papain, 5 mg of Papaya powder, 5 mg of plant-based enzymes, and 5 mg of bromelain. The natural peppermint flavor lends a refreshing aftertaste. Dosage Chew one or more tablets before or after meals. Specifications Product Name: Label Claim: How Supplied: Drop Count: Product Code: References
1. 2. 3. Physicians Desk Reference for Herbal Medicines, 2004. Medical Economics Company, Inc. Montvale, NJ. Physicians Desk Reference for Nutritional Supplements, 2001. Medical Economics Company, Inc. Montvale, NJ. Brien S, et al. Bromelain as a Treatment for Osteoarthritis: a Review of Clinical Studies Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2004 December; 1(3): 251257.

Supports digestion Provides plant-based, vegetarian enzymes Refreshing peppermint flavor

Enzyme Background and Application Enzymes are proteins that facilitate or catalyze biochemical reactions in the body. Digestive enzymes help break down dietary macronutrients such as proteins, fats and carbohydrates upon entrance to the digestive system. This must occur in order for the body to absorb macronutrients. Many people produce less digestive enzymes as a result of age or disease. Both papain and bromelain possess such strong activity, they are used commercially as meat tenderizers due to their ability to act on and break down proteins. Papaya and Papain Papaya contains many naturally occurring enzymes including papain, chymopapain A and B, proteinase A and B, papaya peptidase A, lysozyme, chitotransferase, glycosidases, callase, pectinesterases, lipases, phosphatases, and cycloligases. These help digest proteins and fats. Bromelain Bromelain consists of proteolytic enzymes found in the fruit, stem and leaves of the pineapple plant. In addition to supplying cysteine protease, it contains acid phosphatase, peroxidase, amylase and cellulase2. It can act under a wide pH range of 3-10 and appears to be absorbed in the intestine since it may not be inactivated by gastric juices in the stomach. In addition to its ability to hydrolyze proteins to oligopeptides and amino acids2, bromelain may have putative anti-inflammatory actions, according to the PDR2. It has been shown in studies to produce positive effects (including reduced swelling, joint pain and/or stiffness) in 18 out of 28 patients with knee osteoarthritis3.

Chewable Peppermint Enzyme Supports Digestion Chewable tablet 100 ct VL416