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In an issue of Self Healing, (Dr. Weil's monthly newsletter)  Dr. Andrew Weil, Editor, recommends AbsorbAid’s™ predecessor pet digestive enzyme, Prozyme™. Dr. Weil’s recommendation is based upon the formulations ability to help digest and absorb nutrients more effectively.

 

AbsorbAid™ is a unique digestive enzyme. The only one that has been scientifically proven to increase the absorption of vital nutrients up to 71%. These results come from Mayo Clinic Labs and Roche Labs.

 

AbsorbAid™ is also the healthier option to antacids and acid blockers. When used with meals, AbsorbAid™ can prevent the symptoms of heartburn and other stomach aliments, and can also be used to provide relief when heartburn develops.

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Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 19, No. 5, 700 (2000)

Published by the American College of Nutrition

EFFICACY OF AN ENZYME PRODUCT DERIVED FROM ASPERGILLUS NIGER AND BROMELAIN (ABSORBAID®) IN IMPROVING PROTEIN ABSORPTION IN NURSING HOME PATIENTS ON TUBE FEEDING. Glade MJ, Kendra D, Kaminski MV, Jr. Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Biological Chemistry, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago IL.

Malabsorption is common in the elderly and may compromise nutritional status, disease resistance, overall health and longevity. The impact of an enzyme-based digestive aid derived from Aspergillus niger and bromelain (AbsorbAid®) on nutritional status was studied in 16 nursing home patients who were bedridden, nourished via enteral intubation and free from episodes of sepsis immediately prior to and following three consecutive 15-day study periods. Following an initial 15-day "run-in" period, and after ensuring that all patients were clinically stable, the 16 patients were given AbsorbAid® (1 teaspoon mixed with water and placed down the feeding tube, 4 times daily) for 15 days. AbsorbAid® was then withdrawn during a 15-day "washout" period. Analysis of variance indicated that total protein concentration improved significantly during AbsorbAid® supplementation (mean increase: 0.32 +/- 0.12 mg/dL; p = 0.02). Albumin concentration and lymphocyte count also tended to improve during supplementation, although the changes were not statistically significant. WBC, hematocrit, hemoglobin concentration and lymphocyte count did not change (p > 0.05). When the supplement was withdrawn, total protein and albumin concentrations and lymphocyte count returned to pre-treatment levels. Adding AbsorbAid® to the feeding regime of nursing home patients fed via enteral intubation resulted in an improvement in nutritional status as evidenced by a significant improvement in total protein concentration and by tendencies for albumin concentration and lymphocyte count to increase.

 

Abstract 125 

Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 17, No. 5, 528 (1998)

Published by the American College of Nutrition

ORAL ENZYME SUPPLEMENT IN SHORT BOWEL HOME TPN PATIENTS. Kaminski MV Jr, Jan P.  FUHS/Chicago Medical School and Thorek Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, IL USA.

Frequent watery stools, bloating, cramping and gas are common symptoms in short bowel syndrome patients. Eight patients were studied off and on a 7-day course of therapy using a tasteless oral enzyme powder derived from aspergillus and bromelain containing lipase, amylase, protease, cellulase and lactase. One level teaspoon was taken before each meal. Symptoms, number in quality of stools/day/week were determined. A stool analysis for long chain fatty acids (LCFA), total fecal fat (TF), total short chain fatty acids (SCFA), vegetable (V) fiber and meat (M) fiber was done.

 

                                                                                                          

                                    Off            On                     Normal                                                                                                                           

         LCFAs          1.9          1.1                 (0 to 1.1%)

         TF               2.6          1.2                 (0 to 1.6%)

           TSCFA         81           58             (56-156/mols/g)

   V Fiber          8            3                      (0-4)

    M Fiber          0            0                      (0)    

                                                                                                          

These data indicate hyperdigestion with improved absorption of oral meals may be possible in short bowel syndrome patients on home TPN by using an oral enzyme supplement before each meal. There were no untoward side effects. Improvement ranged from slight to total resolution of symptoms

 

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