It was a treat to be back in Grand Rapids with ICIM. Jeff Thurston’s presentation on probiotics brought many positive comments. Master Supplements also owns US Enzymes which produces some very high quality and interesting enzyme products. Presented here is additional information for a few of their offerings:
US Enzymes Products
Theraxym is a blend of ten full spectrum plant-based systemic enzymes designed to accelerate and support recuperation and recovery.
Amount Per 3 Capsule Serving. Proprietary Enzyme Energized Enzyme Blend ... 1,536 mg (Astrazyme)
Protease I, II, III blend ... 450,000 HUT
Serratiopeptidase ... 50,000 SPU
Seaprose S (crystalline form) ... 40,000 U
Papain ... 10,000 TU
Peptidase ... 5,400 HUT
Nattokinase .... 1,000 FU
Bromelain ... 500 GDU
Peptidase S ... 25 LAPU
Catalase ... 279 U Rutin ... 100 mg
Theraxym was created by Troy Auberle who founded Enzymology Research Center. Enzymology Research Center is the largest enzyme manufacturer in the country. He is one of the top 200 mountain climbers in the world and he wanted to have the best product he could for exertion and recovery. This is a vegetarian product which can deliver over a broad range of pH. It may be helpful in cancer but does not contain pancreatic enzymes like Wobenzyme.
Serraxym is a pure-plant source of serratiopeptidase, a systematic enzyme that supports joint/cartilage function and accelerates the disintegration of non-living tissue.* Combined with catalase and AstraZyme.
Seaxym is a pure source of Seaprose S, protease S, is particularly mucolytic and used in bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, COPD. This has also been used for arthritis, peritonitis, and edema. Seaprose S increases proteoglycans in the cartilage. It has also been used to decrease uric acid. (David Permutter, “Drop Acid), Richard Johnson “Why We Get Fat”) It is combined with catalase and AstraZyme
Nattoxym is a pure source of the nattokinase, a systemic enzyme that offers accelerated support for circulation and cardiovascular health. This product is soy free.
BetaXym-180 mg of beta glucan from bacterial fermentation as compared to the common fungal derived products. The source is guaranteed pure from bacterial by products from the process, an issue that has made some products problematic. This complex carbohydrate is linear rather than branched and it is considered that the linear chains are the most effective. Complex carbohydrates are often combined with proteins are integrated into cell walls. The glycocalyx which lines the endothelium is an example of the need for these complex chains.
Glutaxym contains DPP-IV, dipeptidyl peptidase IV, a proline containing enzyme. It can be used to help digest caseomorphin, gluteomorphin, and gliadomorphin. At 15,000 units of DPP-IV, it may be the strongest product available on the market. It should not be used if deliberately eating grains and dairy but can help stave off a reaction to an accidental exposure. However, one practitioner recommends this for all hypothyroid patients. DPP IV lowers Substance P which can be a source of abdominal pain.
Lumbroxym contains lumbrokinase from earthworms and also contains catalase and AstraZyme.
Boluoke delivers 300,000 LK units of lumbrokinase per serving
Allergy Research Group delivers 600,000 IU per serving
We offer 375 FU per serving, but you need the apples-to-apples comparison to see how it really stack up:
These amounts are all equal, references listed:
50,000 IU/mg*
15 FU/mg**
22,800 LK Units/mg****
*testing provided by enzyme supplier
**testing verified by Venture Labs
****conversion provided by Canada RNA Biochemical
So then the basic math…
Boluoke, 300,000 LK/22,800 LK/mg = 13.16 mg
ARG, 600,000 IU/50,000 iu/mg = 12 mg
USE/MSI, 375 FU/15 FU/mg = 25 mg
FYI: the different units are dictated by the specific enzyme suppliers.
Lumbrokinase is well documented as a fibrinolytic and as such is 30 times stronger than nattokinase and 300 times stronger than serrapetidase.
In general, all products are delivered in acid resistant capsules. AstraZyme is a blend of proteolytic enzymes, Panax noto ginseng and astralagus along with 72 minerals to have cofactors sufficient to assist the reaction. Catalase is added to decompose the hydrogen peroxide that can be the by-product of the enzyme activity.
The packaging is light resistant, and quantities of capsules are adapted for 31 day months. On each bottle, there is a bar code that can be scanned and goes to the testing for that particular lot of each product. This is unique in the nutritional industry. All products except for Lumbroxm are vegetarian.
