Each capsule of ^AIM PrepZymes contains enzymes to help you digest the foods you eat, plus two special features. The enzymes are

• protease for protein digestion,

• amylase for carbohydrate digestion,

• lipase for fats and oils digestion,

• cellulase for dietary fiber digestion,

• lactase for dairy products digestion,

• sucrase for white sugar digestion and to complement amylase (Amylase first breaks down carbohydrates and starches into simple sugars, and sucrase finishes the process.), and

• maltase for malt sugars and grain digestion.

Special Features

Cultured Enzymes
^AIM PrepZymes contains cultured enzymes, which are a breakthrough in enzyme production. Most enzymes are derived from animal organs, notably the pancreas. Although these pancreatic enzymes can be valuable, they are inefficient as digestive enzymes. This is because pancreatic enzymes are limited by their environment—they require an alkaline environment of pH 7.5 or more before they begin to work. This makes predigestion impossible, as the stomach is acidic, with a pH of well below 6.

Cultured enzymes have a very wide work environment: from 2.0 to 12.0 pH. In other words, they are active in both acidic and alkaline environments. This makes them the best possible choice for predigestion.

Papaya leaf and alpine garlic
The papaya leaf found in ^AIM PrepZymes contains papain, an enzyme similar to pepsin, which helps break down protein. This is helpful for those who may not have enough hydrochloric acid to activate pepsin in the stomach. Alpine wild garlic aids in digestion and also contributes antioxidant activity to the formula.

When you combine cultured enzymes with papaya and alpine wild garlic, you get the best possible digestive product: one that provides you with important digestive enzymes, as well as the materials to fight metabolic damage.

Enhanced Digestion
The unique combination of enzymes (and more) found in PrepZymes means better digestion for you. Of particular importance is the digestion of fats and sugars.

The lipase found in ^AIM PrepZymes ensures that fats and oils are properly broken down early in the digestive process. This eliminates the possibilities of proteins becoming coated with oil, which means they may escape predigestive action.

The sucrase and maltase address the high amounts of "hidden" sugars found in processed foods and snack foods high in dairy, malt, and white sugars.

Try this
To see firsthand the power of ^AIM PrepZymes , try this experiment.

Prepare a bowl of oatmeal, and let it sit overnight. Then mix into the oatmeal the ingredients of one capsule of ^AIM PrepZymes .

Within 15 minutes, you will notice that the oatmeal becomes more "liquid." Within one hour, you will practically be able to drink it! This is the action of the enzymes breaking down the oatmeal. This is what ^AIM PrepZymes does for the foods you eat!

How to use ^AIM PrepZymes

• To aid in digestion, take 1 capsule before or during each meal. You may take more or less depending on your needs.

• Shelf life is 3 years, sealed. Store in a cool, dry, dark place (70-75 °F; 20.1-23.8 °C). Do not refrigerate.

May I take PrepZymes with other AIM products?
Yes, you may.

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