Enteric Coating

Enteric Coating is the best and most effective oral delivery system today for systemic enzymes. At the center of this advanced delivery system is a new Solubilized Liquid-Filled Gel Capsule used to enhance absorption of the enzyme. The technology of liquid-filled capsules is superior to that of capsules filled with powder because it uses low heat production, provides more uniform dose distribution, and prolongs enzyme activity.

 

Low Heat Production – Powder enzyme blends are available today that use an enteric coating, but they are typically in tablet form. The disadvantage of these blends is the amount of heat created with compressing the ingredients into a tablet. Enzymes are susceptible to high temperatures and may begin to degrade during the manufacturing process. Vitalzym® is produced under strictly controlled temperatures, and because of this the Solubilized Liquid-Filled Gel Capsules allow for an enteric-coated enzyme without activity loss from heat.

 

Optimal Dose Distribution – Liquid enzyme blends provide a more uniform dose consistency, because the mixing of liquids allows for optimal particle distribution. In powder formulations, each particle of a different enzyme is different in size, causing greater friction between particles during mixing. Excipients are introduced to powder formulations to increase the mixability, but liquids still provide far more even distribution of ingredients, allowing for more consistent dosages in each capsule.

 

Prolonged Enzyme Activity – Enzymes always retain some amount of moisture when they are produced. Enzymes as proteins are more susceptible to denaturation at higher moisture content. Enzyme powders typically have lower (5-10%) moisture. However, even with lower moisture, enzyme powders will lose some of their activity over time, resulting in a loss of up to 20% of activity over a 12-month period.

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