SUPER ENZYME – 180 Capsules – NOW FOODS
NOW Super Enzymes is a comprehensive blend of enzymes that supports healthy digestion. Formulated with Bromelain, Ox Bile, Pancreatin and Papain, Super Enzymes helps to optimize the breakdown of fats, carbohydrates and protein.
Super Enzymes and their benefits
- complex enzymes blend
- helps digestion
- supports the digestion of proteins, fats and sugars
- supports the natural activity of enzymes and digestion in the human body
- supports nutrient absorption
Suggested Use
Take 1 capsule with a meal.
Supplement Facts
| Serving Size: 1 Capsule | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
Servings per Container: 180 | ||
| Calcium (from Calcium Carbonate) | 36 mg | 3% |
| Betaine HCl | 200 mg | * |
| Ox Bile Extract (min 45% Total Cholic Acids) | 100 mg | * |
| Papaya Fruit Powder | 45 mg | * |
| Enzyme Blend | 200 mg | |
| Pancreatin 10X | ||
| Supplying: | ||
| Amylase | 37000 USP units | |
| Protease | 37000 USP units | |
| Lipase | 2960 USP units | |
| Bromelain (from Pineapple) | 120 GDU | * |
| Papain (from Papaya) | 100000 PU | * |
| Cellulase | 10 CU | * |
| Acid Stable Protease (Aspergillopepsin) | 50 SAPU | * |
*Daily value not established. | ||
Other Ingredients
Cellulose, gelatin (capsule), cellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable source) and silica.
Contains sulfites.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Warnings
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
For adults only.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially blood thinners), or have a medical condition (including allergy to papaya, pineapple).
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not eat freshness packets. Keep in bottle.
Multivitamins
Protein Powders
Lydierski –
I had my gallbladder removed over 10 years ago. I suffered with many digestive issues. After researching what this organ does for the body, I wish I could go back in time and refuse the surgery. At least I have now found something that has improved my digestive system. I typically take 2 midway through large meals. I’ll take 1 if its a small snack. My naturopath said I should take it with every meal and likely will need to moving forward like how diabetics use insulin. I have not experienced any bad taste or anything like that. I carry around my capsules in a pill bottle that I have in my purse at all times. Not taking the enzymes leaves me feeling bloated, gassy, and sluggish. I have already finished 1 bottle and reordered a larger size since I take it so often.
Chihuahuamom –
Had gallbladder removed, I’m on Keto so it’s tough digesting all those fats. This has helped me digest the food and while not destroying my digestive system with cramps and gas.
Stop reading if you are bothered about potty digestive talk… while I haven’t experienced running to the bathroom scenarios with the ox bile, I have experienced an increase in the volume that is “moved” through the system in a single visit to the bathroom. While the taste of the capsule is like walking into a boot shop, it’s a weird – leathery taste, I don’t mind because of the results. To eliminate the leathery taste issue, I take a drink of water and put the capsule in there so it doesn’t touch my tongue.
Jenn K –
I had my gallbladder removed 4 years ago and have had trouble digesting fat since then. I get weird phantom gallbladder pain and an upset stomach when I eat more than 1/2 an avocado, enough pain to keep me awake at night. Taking one pill helps relieve the pain in minutes! Shared this with my mom who had the same issues but is sensitive to dairy as well – we took them during the meal and we both felt great after indulging in a rather large serving of fatty meats and cheeses! She even ordered her own bottle!
Notyourfather –
Works better than the stuff I’ve previously tried. I had my gallbladder removed a year and half ago, and I’ve had mild issues since. All the other stuff I tried cause more problems than they solved. This seems to have hit a sweet spot for me. (I think the other’s I tried had too much ox bile)
Heather Lynn –
This product has worked wonders so far. I started taking these because I was bloated all the time and gained a little weight and had server stomachaches after eating. Within one week I lost all bloatedness, no stomachs aches and I lost 5lbs. We will see if it still continues. I would recommend this product!
Mother of Mayhem –
I ordered this when I realized the very expensive digestive enzymes supplement I have been taking for years wasn’t going to be delivered before we hit the road last time, and I am pleased that this one works just as well as the old one for a fraction of the price. I have since bought another bottle of it at a natural grocery store while we were traveling, and I’m about to order a third bottle from Amazon now that we are parked for the next few months. I have a few autoimmune disorders, and I absolutely must have bitters and enzymes to digest my food. When I miss a dose, I really feel it in my joints and gut, so now I make sure I take it with me when I’m going to be away from home at mealtimes.
Murphy –
This product is amazing! I had my gall bladder removed six months ago, and suffered from diarrhea every other day. I also had GERD that I was taking Nexium to get relief. Within one day of use, this product stopped my bloating, cramps, and diarrhea. Within a week it allowed me to stop using Nexium. Two weeks taking it and still good, this is a miracle product.
T_Bo87 –
I waited two months to write this review to see the real effects. Had my gallbladder removed twelve years ago and have suffered horrible stomach problems ever since. It was so bad, that I wouldn’t go out to eat anymore because my stomach was so unpredictable.
I have been on and off of several prescription antacids during this time, as well. This product with the addition of a probiotic has changed my life!! I’m off of my prescriptions (only had to take twice in the past two months).
I did split these into smaller capsules to begin with (purchased separately), to get my body used to it, since some of the reviews mentioned vomiting. I went really slow, since my stomach is so sensitive. I took one of the halves that I made per day for five days. Then slowly progressed to what I take now, which is one whole capsule and one probiotic at lunch and again at dinner. I eat really light at breakfast, so I don’t have to take three. I found I was getting constipated if I took two and a half or three per day. (Hope that wasn’t TMI)
Ganesh –
I have a long history of my struggles with acidity and gastritis. Have gulped down bottles of antacids and PPIs till I decided to end my misery. Since last one year, I have been treating my symptoms with a combination of digestive enzymes, manuka honey and apple cider vinegar/ lemon water.
Digestive enzymes have been my key weapon in my battle against PPIs. I have tried different brands in this journey including that Amazon brand revly but now I have pretty much decided to settle down with this brand.
Few pros:
1) Most of the ingredients seem to be plant based and natural
2) Only one capsule per dose ( Revily’s suggested dosage is 2 )
3) pricing is way better than competitors with similar ingredients.
4) Doesn’t smell that bad.
5) NPA A-rated GMP certification which confirms that best of manufacturing process is used.
Cons-
1) Size.. pretty big in size and people with small throat will have issues with it.
Otherwise..this product is highly recommended for the suggested usage.
Note- This is my personal experience and not a medical advise.
grand-poobah –
Bottle has an outer seal, inner seal, and two moisture packs inside to keep capsules fresh. There is no unpleasant scent like other reviewers have stated and capsules are very easy to swallow, even without water. The label is exactly like the pictures provided on product site. I counted each capsule and total was 180 capsules as listed. They work immediately. Since I have been taking one capsule per meal, I have less gas, less stomach rumbling and less visits to the bathroom. I used to run to the bathroom 20-30 minutes after a meal. Now I only go twice a day to the bathroom. I’m really happy I took advice about the importance of properly digesting the foods you eat. I work out and I want to digest the calories I eat, especially the protein to build muscle. What’s the point of purchasing expensive protein powder, if your body doesn’t utilize it properly? These digestive enzymes are going to be a staple in my bodybuilding stack along with protein and multivitamins. You can’t beat the price for the amount you receive. (5) pictures in this review. That’s all.
Kindle Customer –
I have ordered these five times. No problem in shipping and product has always been good.
Me and my wife take the enzymes with every meal. If I really feel I need it, a heavy meal for instance, I take two.
I take these because I have issues with my pancreas. It has a high amount of pancreatin and the addition of ox byle, betaine and papaya powder helps break down protein and fat. The ox byle also raises the acidity of the stomach, which is a good thing. I wouldn’t buy a digestive enzyme without betaine and ox byle. As a side note, me and my wife have had better bowel movements. That’s not why we bought the medicine but has been a nice positive side effect.
Celi –
I bought this product because I heard good reviews. I got my gallbladder remived 10 years ago and it still affects me. My 1st meal of the day always sends me to the bathroom running. I love to drink heavy cream with my coffee and I am an omellete lover so these foods always send me running a few minutes later. I started taking the Super Enzymes before breakfast and it has helped tremendously. 95% of the time when I take the pill, I feel normal again and do not have to rush to bathroom. I believe this pill has aided me in fat absorbtion and whatever my missing gallbladder would do. I will buy again!
Derek –
After my gallbladder removal surgery I was struggling a bit after I would eat with bloating and discomfort, these have been a game changer. I take them with every meal and I can honestly say I don’t have those same issues as I did before. I am mostly vegetarian and I did try to take plant based enzymes at first but saw very little results. I switched to these and instantly noticed the difference in digestion!
Amazon Customer –
I bought these after watching too many of dr.berg’s videos about digestion and gall bladder issues. I had my gall bladder removed a couple of years ago and have experienced many issues including poor digestion and constipation (which I did not think was related to a lack of bile). Never did it occur to me that a bile supplement could help with my issues. I have been taking these for a month. The constipation is gone. I noticed a difference after taking them for a week and half. I take one with each meal; I eat two meals per day. I have gotten several NOW supplements and they are great quality and have a fair price. I will definitely re-purchase.
TNgirl –
I wanted to write this review just in case anyone experiences the same side effects that I did. I’m not criticizing the product itself, just relating, my experience. Just this week I suddenly began to notice that I was very itchy. The itching was all over but was especially bad on the palms of my hands and the soles of my feet. For a couple of days, I couldn’t find an explanation, and it was getting worse. The only reason I figured it out is that it reminded me of cholestasis of pregnancy, which I had experienced many years ago. I looked that up just to try to find a starting point for research and was reminded that the itching in cholestasis is caused by a build up of bile salts in the skin. That’s when I remembered that I had just recently started taking this product containing ox bile. I stopped taking the product two days ago and, thank God, the itching is almost completely gone. I imagine that the issue may simply be that the dosage was too high for my needs, which resulted in excess amounts in my system. I started taking it because I’ve been following a ketogenic diet and read that it might be beneficial. Again, I’m NOT saying anything negative about the quality of the product, just putting this out there in case anyone experiences the same thing and starts searching for the cause.
Amazon Customer –
Let me just say that in order to amp up one’s immunity, it is imperative to be able to absorb fat soluble vitamins. So with being said, I most definitely recommend this supplement for digestive aid. I would also like to mention no longer having gall-bladder spasm discomfort and have been able to consume fat laden rich foods as I’m currently Keto. This stuff works (I’m a seasoned nurse and ya gotta trust me on this).
Roberta Scott –
In August, 2019 I was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). My gastroenterologist prescribed an enzyme that costs $7200 a month so I could better digest fats, protein and carbohydrates. My co-pay was $400!!
Living on a fixed, small income makes it impossible to afford.
I started searching enzymes on Amazon, and this product. The size and price were perfect for my budget, and they work very well for me. Now Super Enzyme capsules are affordable and they work. I would recommend this product to anyone with digestive issues. Talk to your doctor before taking any herbal, vitamin or enzyme supplement, of course!
Harry –
I felt like I was having gallbladder issues, had all the symptoms, found info on this on YouTube from Dr. Berg (sorry Dr Berg, I’m on a budget and these were cheaper than yours). These relieved all my symptoms within 2 days ?
Grace –
I just received these today and in all honesty I popped two in my mouth as soon as I opened the package. My stomach pains have been the worst and it’s been a nightmare. I’m always EXTREMELY bloated and gassy to the point I feel like calling it quits to ever eating again like my stomach expands so huge to the point it hurts and I can’t do any daily activity and I know it’s the cause of undigested food because when I finally do go bathroom (tmi) my poop is green and my gassyness smells like my stomach is doing something wrongly. I’m hoping these are a miracle. This has happened everytime I try to eat normal and it has effected my health and weight HORRIBLY. I need to start being able to eat normally or I know I’m going to die I’m literally praying they help me with my issues. I set a day counter so after about 20-30days I’ll update on how these have or have not helped. Im female and 19 and am allergic to dairy. Just in case anyone is the same and would like to know the results.
Update-
these work amazing and my digestive system is great since doing them. Highly recommend
Pamela –
GOT OFF PRILOSEC AND PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS!!! NO MORE ACID REFLUX!! 1 or 2 with every meal! Occasional antacid maybe. After 15 years of PPI’S with body pain, brain fog, fatigue, etc, NO MORE WITH USING THIS!!! IM SO HAPPY!
Sherrie –
If you don’t have a gallbladder, you need to take these. I use the bathroom every day now! IBS takes you from constipation to diarrhea. No gallbladder? No breaking down fats! These enzymes help so much. My bloating is going down all over!
Bless This Peach –
I would be dead without these.
I’m not kidding. I was diagnosed with liver failure and pancreatitis last year and told I needed enzymes to survive! Well, these have been my life saver!
Small town girl –
Super Enzymes are a miracle in a bottle! I can’t believe I finally found something that calms down my gut issues. I have been on a Keto way of eating for one year now and with no gallbladder for 30+ years. I’ve always had problems breaking down fats. Many times during the course of the year my intestines made noise like two cats were fighting in there. I constantly felt bloated, miserable, had pain and trapped gas etc. Tried everything. Literally, the first day I took this enzyme… The growling noises stopped, everything moved through it seemed smoothly. No trapped gas, no pain. I don’t know what happened but it’s a miracle. I’ve already ordered my second bottle. Will never live without this again! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was made aware of this product existing through another woman in our keto group I belong to on Facebook. What a godsend. ???
Gary J. Figueroa –
For years the fam has relied upon Trader Joe’s [TJ] Papaya Pineapple Enzyme product to aid with our digestion. A couple of months ago the product vanished from their shelves and upon inquiry, we learned it had been discontinued. Disappointing news, but, given my tenacious nature I searched Amazon for a replacement product. We’ve used other NOW supplements and have come to trust the brand. Which led to order placed, and received, and incorporated into our feeding regimen. The first time we found it to be incredibly potent. Adjustments were made to aid in our satisfaction which came about easily. All subsequent applications have been a success leading the fam to agree that the TJ product was ‘candy’ versus the incredible results through our use of the NOW Super Enzyme product. Softer stools. No indigestion, and the feeling that we’ve found the answer to digestion aides to our great benefit. We also found this supplement to be very effective in the digestion of red meats. My routine includes taking one capsule before my two daily meals. Anything eaten between these two meals is affected by the initial morning dose and therefore does not require taking additional capsules. Here’s my caveat: If you exceed your dose you will enjoy very loose stools. So, find your threshold and allow the supplement to do its job. Fats, proteins, and carbos all digest well which in turn provides your body with the nutrition it requires. Magic. Highly recommended.
Indiana Jones –
I’ve been taking these for 3 months, after about a week I noticed a pretty huge difference. I had my Gallbladder taken out 2 years ago, which got rid of my extreme cramps, but didn’t fix my indigestion, because my Gallbladder wasn’t functioning, I wasn’t making enough bile to eat normal meals. Now with this 100mg dose of Ox Bile, its enough when I take one with a meal that it has eliminated my indigestion! Awesome, no more acid reflux, nasty burping at night, waking up at 1 am to take a pepsid ac. So I think the key is finding the right amount of Ox Bile to match your need for digestion. I started with a 30 mg one and that wasn’t quite enough, so I just use that one for lighter meals or ice cream, that sort of thing. But these enzymes made by NOW have been a life changer for me. Worth a try under $20.
Jennifer H –
My husband is tube fed due to a stroke. He was on two meds for reflux but had the worst cough from January till mid-May. The cough was from reflux and the doctor tried 4 different meds plus antibiotics in case it was an infection but nothing worked. Last was adding albuteral but still no help. I was wondering if it was all the oil in his tube feeds since he had his gallbladder out and decided to try this since ox bile was recommended by a friend and by the 2nd day of using it his cough is completely gone!! I thought we would never find a way to get rid of it.. He no longer needs his reflux meds. ❤️ Will definitely keep buying this and would recommend it.
Maggie H –
Had my gallbladder removed years ago. Was never told to take supplements to help do the job the gallbladder does. I read about it recently and thought that it might help with the bloating and pain I would have after eating a steak or high protein meal. Surprisingly I felt better if I took these in advance. I think it helps a lot and now take them with me in case I am eating at a restaurant, and take before a meal if there is protein or fat in it. A better price here than in the store, and a bigger bottle too. Hope it helps you too.
glorious reader –
late in life pregnancy messed up entire abdominal region, apparently. Itching skin, swollen red joints, arteries standing out after eating. Took these once a day for a few weeks, then shifted to one with each meal, and one before bed with a mouthful of yogurt.
Woke up with clear, unreddened skin. My joints do not hurt at all. I can stretch. I’m not craving food. My hair has quit falling out. I can use lotion again. Even dermatologist recommended lotions would burn.
I’m hoping to be able to wear makeup again. Or get clothes that are cute, rather than things that don’t hurt my skin.
Far less bloating, gas and uncomfortable bathroom visits.
Less sugar cravings. Clearer thoughts. More energy.
Laurie –
For the past two years, I have suffered daily gastrointestinal issues that have been very disruptive to my life. I had my gall bladder removed four years ago. I did not experience any digestive symptoms immediately or even shortly after that. So, I did not think the problems two years later were related. I tried digestive enzymes without bile, and found no relief. However, my research brought me back to the lack of a gall bladder. Getting the digestive enzymes with the ox bile was instantly successful in handling my issue. I am managing well on one per day, which I take with my first meal. I started with two per day (one with each meal,) but I could see it was too much. Since using the enzymes with ox bile, I have had a dramatic descrease in heartburn, bloating and diarrhea I was experiencing daily. I’m glad I hung in there to find this simple solution.
I chose the Now brand upon recommendation and previous experience with the brand. Unlike some reviewers, I’ve had no problem with the capsules looking or smelling bad. I’m guessing there might have been a bad batch at some point.
For anyone without a gall bladder and suffering digestive issues, even if you were fine for a while following the gall bladder removal, don’t discount that as a possible reason for symptoms.
M. Shaffer –
I bought this in conjunction with the Now brand Super Digestive Enzymes and they were great together. I have GERD and was looking for an alternative to PPIs. I took pepcid for years before switching to prilosec 6 months ago. I completely stopped taking my prilosec and used 4 digestive enzymes (before) with 1 hcl (during) per meal. For the first week, I had pretty severe rebound acid but after that, the combination of enzymes and hcl has worked perfectly for me.
Jesse Valenciano –
My brother and I live a strict sugar free ketogenic lifestyle with intermittent fasting that allows only one meal a day. It is virtually impossible to obtain all of the vitamins and minerals necessary in a day, unless you plan on eating pounds and pounds of each vegetable imaginable. To compensate for this dilema we take organic sugar free vitamin and mineral supplements. Having used these enzymes for over a year now, they truly aid the absorption of nutrients and allow near perfect digestion. No negative side effects like heart burn, stomach aches or cramps, or thirst that is caused by some ox bile extracts or purified bile salts. We only take one in the evening with our second dosage of vitamins along with our meal. We always recommend these to our friends and family, everyone that has bought them likes them and now swears by them. Worth any price.