Advantages

Advantages of Microbe-derived Enzyme Preparations

Though animal-based pancreatic enzymes are the well-accepted form of supplementation in certain individuals to address exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, oral supplementation with non-animal derived enzymes, such as microbe-based enzymes is associated with a number of inherent advantages:

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Studies have demonstrated that microbe-derived enzymes like lipase are promising, as their activity is believed to be similar to porcine and bovine pancreatic enzymes

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Data on the safety and efficacy of microbe-derived enzymes in malabsorption and lactose intolerance are encouraging

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In comparison to animal-based enzyme preparations, microbe-based counterparts offer effective digestive support, which are believed to work synergistically with, or as an alternative to the former

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Microbe-based enzymes are free of some of the inherent limitations of conventional pancreatic enzyme supplements

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Microbe-derived enzymes provide a broad-spectrum of digestive enzymes, viz. protease, lipase, amylase, lactase, cellulase, etc

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Microbe-derived enzymes may be used at a lower dosage and possess a broader pH range (i.e. 2–11) of activity compared to animal-based enzymes, which function in a limited alkaline pH range

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This unusually high stability and activity throughout a wide range of pH conditions enables microbe-based enzymes function more consistently for a longer distance as they are transported through the digestive tract (i.e. in the stomach as well as the small intestine)

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Animal-based enzymes work better at body temperature, while microbe-based counterparts are highly active at higher temperatures

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Micro-organisms as a source of enzymes for nutritional supplements are inexpensive and provide abundant supply

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Enzyme mixtures have a wider range of advantage than individual enzymes, according to Dr. Peter Streichhan, a world-renowned enzyme researcher