Gluten Digest 60c by Now Foods – Cereal Grain Digestion Enzyme Support
Gluten Digest capsules by Now Foods combine protein- and starch-digesting enzymes in a vegetarian capsule for adults seeking support with cereal-grain meals. The formula pairs BioCore® DPP IV with additional enzymes that work on different components of these foods.
Each one-capsule serving supplies a 280 mg enzyme blend. Understanding that blend matters: gluten is a protein, while grains also contain starch, so different enzymes have different jobs. This is a digestive enzyme supplement, not a substitute for avoiding foods your healthcare practitioner has advised you to exclude.
Key Gluten Digest 60c Benefits
- Supports cereal grain digestion by combining enzymes that act on both protein and starch components of grain-containing meals.
- Provides DPP IV activity directed at specific proline-containing peptide bonds within cereal-grain proteins as part of the blend.
- Pairs protein digestion support with complementary starch digestion enzymes, addressing different food components rather than relying on one enzyme activity.
How Gluten Digest 60c Works
Enzymes help break large food molecules into smaller pieces. Proteases act on proteins and their fragments, while amylase and glucoamylase act on starch and shorter carbohydrate chains. Taking the capsule at the beginning of a meal follows the manufacturer's directions and places the enzymes alongside the food they are intended to help digest.
Enzyme activity units describe particular enzyme functions; they are not milligram quantities. The label lists the blend's total weight separately from these activity measures. Gluten Digest does not make gluten-containing foods appropriate for someone who needs to avoid them.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- BioCore® DPP IV and Protease: These protein-digesting enzymes help cut proteins into smaller fragments. DPP IV works at specific proline-containing bonds in peptide chains, while the other protease activities address additional protein bonds. Together, their role in this formula is to assist the breakdown of cereal-grain proteins, not to guarantee removal of all gluten.
- Amylase: Breaks internal bonds in starch, producing shorter carbohydrate chains. Because cereal grains contain starch as well as protein, amylase complements the proteases rather than duplicating their work. It supplies the blend's starch-cutting activity, not its gluten-protein activity.
- Glucoamylase: Releases glucose units from the ends of starch-derived chains. This provides a different starch-breakdown step from amylase, which cuts within those chains. In Gluten Digest, the two carbohydrate-digesting enzymes complement the protein-focused portion of the blend.
Gluten Digest 60c Is Formulated For
- Adults considering enzyme support for the protein and starch components of cereal-grain meals.
- Adults seeking a vegetarian capsule with clearly listed enzyme activities. This product is not intended for individuals with Celiac Disease.
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Recommendation: Take 1 capsule at the beginning of any meal that may contain gluten.
Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule
Servings Per Container: 60
Enzyme Blend: ... 280 mg**
BioCore® DPP IV
Protease (from Aspergillus oryzae) ... 30,000 HUT**
Protease (from Aspergillus oryzae) ... 500 DPP-IV**
Protease (from Aspergillus melleus) ... 8.5 AP**
Amylase (from Aspergillus oryzae) ... 12,000 DU**
Protease (from Aspergillus oryzae) ... 30,000 HUT**
Glucoamylase (from Aspergillus niger) ... 20 AGU**
** Daily Value not established.
BioCore® DPP IV is a registered trademark of Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, Inc.
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose and MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) Powder.
Does Not Contain: Not manufactured with milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gluten Digest 60c
What are the benefits of Gluten Digest 60c?
Gluten Digest 60c combines enzymes for the protein and starch components of cereal-grain meals. BioCore® DPP IV and the other proteases help break down protein fragments, while amylase and glucoamylase work on starch-derived carbohydrates. Each serving is one vegetarian capsule containing a 280 mg enzyme blend. Its purpose is digestive support, not permission to eat foods you need to avoid. The manufacturer states that it is not intended for individuals with Celiac Disease.
Who should take Gluten Digest 60c?
This Now Foods formula is for adults considering digestive enzyme support with cereal-grain meals. The directions specify one capsule at the beginning of any meal that may contain gluten. It is not a children's supplement, and the manufacturer says it is not intended for individuals with Celiac Disease. If you are pregnant or nursing, take medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before use. Continue following any dietary restrictions recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
Are there any side effects of taking Gluten Digest 60c?
The label gives precautions rather than a list of side effects: For adults only. Not intended for individuals with Celiac Disease. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. The label also states: Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Those allergens are milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut and sesame. An older manufacturer filing adds: Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle. Stop use and seek medical advice if you notice an unexpected reaction.
How does Gluten Digest 60c support overall health?
Gluten Digest supports the digestive step of breaking down food, rather than supplying vitamins, minerals or fiber. Its proteases work on protein chains, and its amylase and glucoamylase work on starch-derived carbohydrates. That combination makes the formula specific to multiple components of cereal grains. It does not replace a varied diet or make unsuitable foods appropriate for you. Use the one-capsule serving as directed, and keep following the food choices and restrictions that fit your individual health needs.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.