Glutenzyme

The Pharmax brochure that caught my attention at the BoulderFest conference had this title: Gluten: The Most Problematic Protein…Disappears With Glutenzyme.

Pharmax manufactures pharmaceutical grade nutriceuticals for doctors, i.e., vitamins, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, digestive enzymes. I personally take their probiotics, and I am a fan of the high quality supplements that Pharmax manufactures.

However, I did not know about their product Glutenzyme until this weekend; this is what I discovered at BoulderFest:

What is Glutenzyme:
A unique mixture of protease digestive enzymes designed to directly target the protein matrix of cereal grains, especially wheat, and specifically degrade the gluten component of the protein.

How Glutenzyme Works:
The digestibility of gluten will be increased. This significantly reduces the gluten’s ability to produce an immuno-pathological response.

Who Should Use Glutenzyme?

• Anyone with an intolerance towards wheat and any gluten containing foods.
• Celiac disease sufferers, as an “insurance policy” against inadvertent consumption of gluten-containing foods.
• Individuals suffering from any type of IBS where symptoms increase with consumption of gluten-containing foods.
• Individuals suffering from autism or ADHD where there is any type of associated intestinal symptoms.

Who Should Not Take Glutenzyme?
Not suitable for individuals with colitis, gastritis, or ulcerative conditions of the colon.

My Two Cents:
I am excited to add this product to my on-going list of Healthy Discoveries. When I talk with gluten intolerant and celiac patients one of the biggest frustrations they have is that they have to be hyper-vigilant for hidden sources of gluten.

Gluten can be found in lolly pops, gravy, juice, sauces and seasonings, the list is endless. Therefore when a celiac or gluten intolerant person is eating at a restaurant or away from home, they have to scrutinize what they eat and ask their host or waiter questions about the ingredients.

Glutenzyme is NOT a pill to take so you can eat wheat bread or products that you know contain gluten! However the “insurance policy” concept is interesting to me. I like that the digestive enzymes in Glutenzyme offer an added buffer for celiac and gluten intolerant people. This can decrease symptoms that might otherwise occur from an accidental/unknown ingestion of “hidden gluten” while traveling or eating outside of your regular routine.

Pharmax Glutenzyme – 60 Vegetarian Capsules