Dipan-9 - 180 Count By Thorne Research
Indigestion affects millions of individuals every day. Although diet greatly influences the frequency and severity of indigestion, indigestion is also related to less than optimal digestive enzyme activity, which can be worsened by illness, gall bladder removal, overuse of antacids, and aging. Pancreatin – a mixture of three digestive enzymes amylase, lipase, and protease – is essential to digestion and the absorption of numerous nutrients, especially fats.* Supplementing with pancreatin can support digestion and provide nutritional support to individuals who have occasional indigestion.* Because many pancreatin supplements contain lactose, which can cause digestive discomfort in individuals who are lactose intolerant, Thorne's Dipan-9 contains pancreatin that is not diluted with lactose.
Lactose intolerance – a deficiency of the lactase enzyme – is a common reason to prescribe a digestive enzyme support product. Yet many digestive enzymes on the market (pancreatin, pepsin, papain, and bromelain) are actually diluted with lactose, because it's to dilute a digestive enzyme's potency to meet a particular specification. For example, the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) dictates that pepsin and pancreatin have a specified digestive power. Anything greater than the specified USP potency is listed on the label as 2X, 3X, etc., which means the product has two or three times the specified USP digestive power. Pure pancreatin typically has a digestive power of 9X. Anything less than 9X means the pancreatin is diluted, often with lactose. And prescription and non-prescription digestive enzyme products alike can contain lactose that might not appear on the label.
Take 1-2 capsules with each meal or as recommended by your health professional.
Servings per container: 90
Two Capsules Contain:
Pancreatin (Porcine)* 1 g
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule.
*The Pancreatin in one capsule contains no less than:
Amylase 112,500 USP Units
Protease 115,000 USP Units
Lipase 17,500 USP UnitsNote: This product is not diluted with lactose. Individuals with porcine allergies should not take this product.
ALLERGY WARNING
This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
PREGNANCY
If pregnant, consult your health professional before using this product.
INTERACTIONS
There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
It is not recommended to remove the Dipan-9 powder from the capsule to take orally, as it can be irritating to the oral mucosa.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease or medical condition.
