The Best Digestive Enzymes For Maximum Nutrient Absorption

They say you are what you eat-but a more accurate measure is you are what nutrients you absorb. When it comes to absorption, digestive enzymes are crucial. “The best digestive enzymes, whether natural or in supplemental form, help ensure your food is properly broken down so your body can absorb the nutrients,” explains nutritionist and founder of Grounded Nourishment Meg Gerber, RD, IFNCP, CGN. Optimal nutrient absorption, in turn, helps power your body with energy to grow and perform vital functions. Vogue’s Favorite Digestive Enzymes: There are many types of digestive enzymes and specific enzymes break down specific macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, dairy, and fiber). “We naturally make our own digestive enzymes, mainly in the salivary glands, pancreas, and small intestines,” says Brooklyn-based nutritionist and registered dietician Maya Feller , MS, RD, CDN. “But a digestive enzyme supplement is a solution to help support digestion for those with a clear diagnosis of an intolerance or insufficiency that impairs the body’s ability to break down nutrients.” Some of these issues could inhibit your body’s ability to produce enough digestive enzymes to digest food smoothly, and left unchecked, could lead to uncomfortable side effects around meal time like cramping, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea, and more. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to digestive enzymes, especially since they aren’t regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), so we asked nutritionists and dietitians for their ultimate tips to find the best digestive enzymes on the market to support digestive health. In This Story: What are digestive enzymes? Do digestive enzyme pills actually work? What to Look for in a Digestive Enzyme Supplements Who should take digestive enzymes? Which is better: digestive enzymes or probiotics? Are digestive enzymes okay to take everyday? The Types of Digestive Enzymes How We Tested Meet the Experts Best Overall Digestive Enzyme: MaryRuth Organics Ultra Digestive Enzyme Capsules Why We Love It: If you want more from your digestive enzymes, MaryRuth Organics delivers. These capsules not only contain a powerful essential enzyme blend, but also vitamins B1, B6, B12, calcium, magnesium, amla, and more for full-on support. “For most people I recommend a broad-spectrum blend that contains amylase, protease, lipase, lactase, cellulase which will help to digest a meal with a variety of ingredients,” says registered dietician and founder of Real Nutrition Amy Shapiro MS, RD, CND. One capsule a day delivers digestive support for optimal nutrient absorption, increased energy levels, and overall better gut health. Key ingredients: Protease, Amylase, Thiamin, B6, B12, Calcium Digestive Enzymes: Protease, amylase, glucoamylase, diastase, invertase, pectinase, cellulase, hemicellulase, xylanase, lipase, lactase, alpha-galactosidase, and beta-glucanase Form: Capsule Certifications: Vegan, Non-GMO Project verified, GMP certified, dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, soy-free, sugar-free, Clean Label Project certified, B Corp certified Serving Size: 1 capsule Number of Servings: 60 Best Digestive Enzyme for Fats or Protein: Thorne Advanced Digestive Enzymes Why We Love It: Thorne sets the gold standard for quality and performance thanks, in part, to their stringent testing and contributions from independent researchers from places...

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