DEVIGEST ADS
Eases digestive complaints from many hard to digest foods such as gluten, casein, and lactose
Devigest ADS (Advanced Digestive Formula) is a robust blend of digestive enzymes capable of breaking down protein, carbohydrates, sugar, fat, fibre, and even artificial ingredients—every component of the foods we eat. It’s a powerful, concentrated enzyme blend.
Product Ingredients
Bromelain
A proteolytic enzyme derived from pineapple. Bromelain attacks the long chain polypeptides of proteins ingested, breaking them down into shorter chain peptides, which are then able to be broken down further by other enzymes.
Dipeptidyl Peptidase
A proteolytic enzyme responsible for completing the digestion of peptides to basic amino acids. Dipeptidyl Peptidase is primarily responsible for the breakdown of gluten peptides which are found in food items made from grains such as wheat or rye.
Alpha Galactosidase
The primary enzyme used in popular gas-relief products, alpha galactosidase is an enzyme responsible for breaking down complex sugars into simple sugars. This allows certain gas-producing foods such as cruciferous vegetables and legumes to become more easily digestible.
Amylase
An enzyme which partially breaks starch down into maltose. Amylase is naturally excreted from the pancreas and saliva.
Lipase
Triggers the breakdown of fat into fatty acids. Lipase is the third enzyme that is found in our body’s natural pancreatic juices along with protease and amylase.
Glucoamylase
Converts starch into sugar like amylase, but is most active in a highly acidic pH. The inclusion of this component allows for many sugars to be broken down prior to exiting the stomach.
Lactase
The enzyme responsible for the hydrolysis of the milk sugar lactose into glucose and galactose.
Cellulase
An enzyme that digests cellulose, or plant fiber. Most animals (including humans) do not produce cellulase naturally and are therefore unable to use most of the energy contained in plant material without supplementation of the enzyme.
Xylanase
An enzyme with the ability to digest artificial food dyes and preservatives, and is usually lacking in other digestive formulas.
Papain
Derived from the papaya, papain hydrolyzes protein peptides into basic amino acids.
Potassium Bicarbonate and Calcium Carbonate
Nutrients in the gastrointestinal tract are absorbed most efficiently when the environment is alkaline (pH over seven). Carbonates and bicarbonates help to alkalize the digestive tract, allowing for optimal absorption of nutrients and can ease the symptoms of indigestion when taken after meals.
Hemicellulase
Breaks down hemicellulose, a type of polysaccharide that is more complex than simple sugar and present along with cellulose in all plant cell walls.
Product Information
Devigest contains a highly potent enzyme called Peptidase. Peptidase is responsible for breaking down gluten and casein. Many companies have started using peptidase, but it’s rarely incorporated into a broad-spectrum blend, leaving most formulas incomplete. However, Devigest is a complete, all-in-one solution. In addition to a number of beneficial enzymes, Devigest also contains Alpha Galactosidase. Unlike many other medicines for gas, Alpha Galactosidase can help prevent the gas before it starts forming, by breaking down the complex carbohydrates found in gassy foods into simpler, more easily digestible sugars. Devigest ADS differs from other similar formulas in that it includes a highly potent peptidase with 500 units of DPP-IV activity per serving. It also contains alpha galactosidase (the active ingredient in the product Beano®) as well as enzymes such as lactase, acid-stable protease, and glucoamylase. Devigest was formulated to be effective for any type of diet, and provide even more relief for those with digestive sensitivities to gluten, casein, dairy, and much more. Those with a diet high in gassy foods such as beans and leafy vegetables will benefit greatly from the addition of alpha galactosidase.
Dosage and Directions for Use: Take 1 to 2 capsules with 8 oz. of water at the beginning of each meal or as directed by your physician.
Warnings: Consult physician if pregnant or nursing, under medical supervision, or currently taking blood thinning medications. Keep out of reach of children.
Contraindications: Consult physician if currently taking pharmaceutical blood thinning medications.
Side Effects and Special Precautions: Though no record of overdose exists with Devigest, it is advised to not exceed more than 12 capsules in any 24 hour period.
Storage Instructions: Store below 25 degree, in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach and sight of Children
