Digestive enzymes - 120 capsules

Smidge™ Digestive Enzymes

For optimal health, it is not only important to eat healthily but also to ensure that your body can digest the food effectively, allowing for optimal absorption of nutrients. Smidge™ Digestive Enzymes is a formulation with 10 different enzymes, composed without aromas, artificial colors, or preservatives. The supplement does not contain betaine hydrochloride (HCL) and pepsin, focusing more on a broad selection of digestive enzymes. The product can be used as a follow-up or in combination with Smidge™ - HCL + Enzymes.

The Unique Formula of Smidge™ Digestive Enzymes

Smidge™ Digestive Enzymes contains a comprehensive mix of unique enzymes, including the special DPP-IV enzymes, a discovery that opened a new world for many nutrition experts. This formula is suitable for those transitioning to a GAPS or Paleolithic diet and for individuals with stomach and reflux issues. The enzymes in the formula include amylase, glucoamylase (GA), invertase, lactase, maltase, alpha-galactosidase, beta-glucanase, phytase, lipase, and protease peptidase complex. This supplement contains three different types of lipase and is free from allergens, artificial aromas, colors, and preservatives. This product is not suitable for children under three years old. For toddlers and adults with sensitive stomachs, the powder from the capsules may be taken and mixed with food, for a smaller dose.

About the Gut Microbiota

The gut microbiota is a collective term for all microorganisms residing in the intestine, approximately 100 trillion in total! The body acts as a host for these microbes, some resident and others transient. A balanced gut microbiota is essential for homeostasis, a key principle in our body. In addition to producing essential substances like vitamins and neurotransmitters, the microbiome plays a key role in the digestion of food and the absorption of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Our digestive system is not only complex but also as unique as our fingerprints, and the collaboration between the body and gut bacteria is one of the most ingenious partnerships within our body.

How Do Bacteria and Enzymes Function?

Our digestive system is populated by billions of microorganisms, each with its own task within the larger context of our gut microbiota. To ensure proper digestion, our body collaborates intensively with these microorganisms. In a normal gut flora, these species are in balance, a balance, however, that is different for everyone. Enzymes are the workhorses of our body and can accelerate processes up to a trillion times! Digestive enzymes act as catalysts throughout our digestive system: 'chemical factories' that should be cherished.

Benefits

• Contains a unique formulation of 10 different digestive enzymes
• Includes three different types of lipase and the protease peptidase complex with DPP-IV activity
• Can be used in combination with or as a successor to Smidge™ HCl + Enzymes
• Suitable for vegetarians and those following a GAPS or Paleolithic diet
• Powder can be taken out of the capsule and mixed with food
• Does not contain betaine hydrochloride (HCL) or pepsin
• Free from allergens

Our Gut Microbiota

Although we are gaining more insight into the functioning of our gut microbiota on a daily basis, we still know very little about this mysterious 'organ' within our body. The knowledge we currently have is likely just afraction of what there is to know! We are slowly beginning to understand how bacteria communicate. They do so in extraordinary ways, through 'Quorum Sensing,' where bacteria constantly engage in conversation via signaling molecules, aligning their behavior with each other. Beneficial bacteria communicate and collaborate through Quorum Sensing, a phenomenon that remains as fascinating as it is mysterious for the many researchers working in this dynamic field.

Carefully Formulated

Smidge™ places great importance on quality. Products are carefully formulated in small batches without unnecessary ingredients. This renders the products versatile and suitable for everyone, even those with sensitivities or allergies. This products contain specific, neutral bacterial strains that are well-tolerated by almost everyone. People following diets such as the GAPS diet or Paleolithic diet can confidently use Smidge™ products.

About Smidge™

Smidge™ - formerly Organic3 - focuses specifically on digestion and the gut. The supplements are natural, sustainable, and carefully formulated without unnecessary additives, making them suitable even for the most sensitive users. The name 'Smidge' emphasizes producing in small batches to ensure extra quality. The mission of the three founders is to provide essential nutrients, supporting the digestive system and maximizing absorption of nutrient-rich food.