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What is Pure Encapsulations Pancreatic Enzyme Formula 180 vcaps?
Pure Encapsulations Pancreatic Enzyme Formula is an enzyme supplement in a bottle of 180 vegetarian capsules. Its single active ingredient is 500 mg of pancreatin from porcine sources, which provides lipase, protease and amylase.
How many enzyme units does Pancreatic Enzyme Formula provide?
Pancreatic Enzyme Formula lists 17,500 USP units of lipase, 110,000 USP units of protease and 120,000 USP units of amylase. Pure Encapsulations states these come from 500 mg of lactose-free porcine pancreatin.
Is Pure Encapsulations Pancreatic Enzyme Formula vegetarian?
No. Pure Encapsulations Pancreatic Enzyme Formula contains pancreatin from porcine, or pig, sources. Only the capsule shell, made of cellulose, gellan gum and water, is vegetarian, so the product does not suit vegetarian or pork-free diets.
Is the pancreatin in Pancreatic Enzyme Formula lactose free?
Yes. The pancreatin in Pure Encapsulations Pancreatic Enzyme Formula is listed as lactose free. Pancreatin is the only active ingredient, and the capsule is made from cellulose, gellan gum and water.
How should I take Pancreatic Enzyme Formula 180 vcaps?
Pancreatic Enzyme Formula 180 vcaps has no suggested use in this listing. Follow the directions on the Pure Encapsulations label, and consult a professional first if you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication. Please consult your doctor before use.
Does Pancreatic Enzyme Formula 180 vcaps have a safety seal?
Yes. Pancreatic Enzyme Formula 180 vcaps is tamper resistant, and Pure Encapsulations says to use it only if the safety seal is intact. The product is made in the USA and listed in the enzymes category.
