Pancreatic VegEnzymes - High-Strength Digestive Enzyme Formulation - Vegetarian Pancreatic Enzyme Alternative - 180 Capsules

These supplements contain enzymes to help digest protein, fat and carbohydrate. Given they’re made by Pure Encapsulations (a nestle-owned brand making premium vitamins & supplements), I decided to order them to take with heavier meals. I can struggle with rich, meaty dishes (especially during the festive season) which cause bloating and discomfort afterwards. A capsule taking with a big meal has made me feel noticeably better, compared to otherwise. Same for another family member who remarked unprompted that they felt less bloated. It’s not a magic potion that removes all bloating, so please don’t expect that but it definitely helps. The pills are a good size and easy to swallow (see my photo next to a standard Sharpie pen). They have no discernible smell or taste either. I like Pure Encapsulations containers too for being much more compact for storage than most supplements I own. The quality of the capsules is also better than average and I experienced no side effects after taking them. I think the high price is partly because they don't contain animal products and are suitable for vegetarians. I looked around at other vegetarian options and was really surprised that these Pure Encapsulations are actually comparable in price, albeit on the higher end mostly.

The packaging is straightforward and robust, keeping the contents dry. It is difficult to quantify the effects of supplements precisely without medical testing, but I have noticed I feel less heavy after eating rich or complex meals. They seem to integrate well with my digestion. Being vegetarian is a key factor for me, and it is good to find a formulation that avoids animal sources. The bottle contains a good supply, lasting a decent amount of time. I simply take one just before eating, and it has become an effortless part of my dietary habits. The quality of the ingredients appears high, with no unnecessary fillers listed.

Rather expensive for what it is in my opinion. For this price, I would have expected some glandular to be included, but there isn't any, only a set of three enzymes: - Protease which break down proteins; - Lipase which breaks down fat; and - Amylase which breaks down sugars. The pills are easy to swallow and work well in helping digest certain foods. However, personally, I prefer glandulars as the body can then choose what part it uses instead of being flooded with what it might not need, thus possibly causing indigestion, especially if taken when not needed, so the user should carefully monitor how they feel after taking them. Pure Encapsulations manufactures very good quality supplements and I use a variety of their products.

I’ve used these Pure Encapsulations High-Strength Vegetarian Pancreatic Enzymes recently and I’m pleased with them. The capsules are tiny 1.5cm wide, are super easy to swallow and have no aftertaste. They contain a vegetarian-friendly mix of digestive enzymes including lipase, amylase and protease that deliver high potency and has helped with my digestion after heavier meals. These are 'Vegenzymes' too, so are non-animal based enzymes. They definitely help reduce bloating and discomfort and should definitely aid better nutrient absorption. They're a little bit pricey at £65.42 at time of review for a container of 180 capsules. I've enjoyed using this and would recommend it if you're looking for a vegetarian enzyme option to support your digestion.

Having been in the supplements industry, it is sometimes very difficult to explain to people why the nutritional potency levels of enzymes are so complicated to relay to the average consumer; for comparison purposes. So, it's not simple to explain why the three enzymes in this complex all use differing unit, measurement or conversion terms. As it's not all about weight (mg or grams) translating into potency; as the differing terms could relate to speed and activity of the enzyme, instead. Now, instead of getting another review 'completely deleted' by going into too much detail, (and I'm almost blind; so, it takes me hours to re-submit) just be assured that just one of these capsules per-meal per-day is sufficient for 60-days of supply per 180-capsule pot; and that this guaranteed potency is sufficient. Furthermore, this is a 'vegetarian' version of pancreatic enzymes; which is 'not' impossible to find, but most will contain animal content. So, you're paying more for this factor, and for almost long-enough to determine whether these enzymes will actually work for you. If you 'really' need pancreatic enzymes, then use this particular Pure Encapsulations product as an initial trial, if nothing else; as this brand will definitely tell you if these enzymes are working, as they're from one of the most trusted brands. I almost guarantee that if they do work for you, (because you really need them) that you will return when almost all but the very premium brands don't end-up working; and/or when the inferior brands end-up costing about the same, or even more than these. So, even though these are not cheap by any means; the simplicity and most importantly, the 'effectiveness' of this product should shine through if you're lacking these pancreatic enzymes on a continual basis.