Doctors Best Digestive Enzymes is a uniquely formulated, full-spectrum high potency digestive enzyme blend created to complement and support the bodys own digestive capacities. Each capsule provides the body with vegetarian microbial-derived enzymes designed to optimally aid the digestion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates present in cooked and raw food. The formula supplies the added support of alpha-galactosidase and beta-glucanase to break down vegetables, beans and grains and enzymes such as glucoamylase and invertase to assist with the digestion of sugars. In addition, this complete formula contains friendly bacteria and other cofactors to uniquely support and maintain optimal intestinal health. Benefits of Doctor's Best Digestive Enzymes: Provides Optimal Support for Healthy Digestion Assists Digestion of Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats Digestive enzymes are produced by the pancreas and secreted into the duodenum (upper small intestine), where proteins, carbohydrates and fats are broken down prior to absorption. Supplementation with the enzymes in Digestive Enzymes supports replenishment of the body's enzyme levels, helping to support and maintain a healthy digestion process. Benefits of Microbial Enzyme Supplementation Enzyme supplementation promotes enhanced digestion and delivery of vital nutrients to the body. This benefits good health in many ways, including better elimination, support for healthy energy levels and maintenance of healthy body weight. Supplemental Enzymes May Support Overall Health The nature of the digestive process in the human body is such that it is highly energy-intensive. The pancreas is the organ that produces most of the digestive enzymes required for food breakdown and secretes them into the small intestine. The lower the efficiency of digestion in the stomach, the higher the requirement for newly manufactured pancreatic digestive enzymes. CONTAINS NO animal derivatives, suitable for vegetarians. About Doctors Best Doctors Best was founded in 1990 with the idea to create nutritional supplements rooted in research. From sourcing top-quality ingredients to working with the best manufacturers in the business, their science-based approach to nutrition sets them apart. Today, Doctors Best continue to uphold their founders belief that by trusting in science, good health will follow. They put in the work so you can thrive. A uniquely formulated, full spectrum high potency digestive enzyme blend created to complement and support the bodys own digestive capacities.