B.P.P. - Broad-Spectrum Digestive Support *
Aging, illness, and the overuse of antacids can contribute to insufficient secretion of Hydrochloric acid and Pancreatic Enzymes, resulting in incomplete digestion of food.*
This mal-digestion can result in various health problems, including nutrient malabsorption, digestive problems (such as Gas, Bloating, and Diarrhoea), and Vitamin deficiencies (particularly of the fat-soluble Vitamins).*
Thorne offers Hydrochloric acid and pure Pepsin.
Unlike many supplement companies, the Pepsin utilized in Thorne's product is pure, undiluted, and Lactose-Free.
Thorne's pure Pancreatin is also Lactose-Free and has the highest potency and purity possible.*
These elements are combined in one formula, B.P.P., to help aid in overall Digestion.*
Individuals who may be low in Hydrochloric Acid production and have malabsorption of Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats should consider B.P.P.*
Hydrochloric Acid secretion in the Dtomach does several positive things. It assists Protein Digestion by activating Pepsinogen to Pepsin, it renders the Stomach sterile against ingested pathogens, it inhibits undesirable overgrowth in the small Intestine, and it encourages the flow of Bile and Pancreatic Enzymes.*
Hydrochloric Acid also facilitates the absorption of a number of nutrients, including Folate, Vitamin B12, Ascorbic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Iron, and some forms of Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc.*
Numerous studies have shown Hydrochloric Acid secretion in the Stomach declines with advancing age.
Overuse of Antacids can also lead to low levels of Hydrochloric Acid in the Stomach, which can result in poor Protein Digestion.*
Pancreatin is a mixture of several Digestive Enzymes produced by cells in the Pancreas.
Pancreatin is composed of Amylase, Lipase, and Protease.
Pancreatin production and secretion by the Pancreas is essential to Digestion and absorption of numerous nutrients, especially Fats.*
Allergens:
This product does not contain Lactose.
Warning:
1) B.P.P. should not be used concurrently with H2-blocking drugs and Proton pump inhibitors, because these drugs are intended to block the production of stomach HCl
2) Individuals with Porcine allergies should not take this product
3) B.P.P. should be used with caution in a patient with a history of a Peptic or Duodenal Ulcer
4) If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product
5) It is not recommended to remove the B.P.P. powder from the capsule, as it can be irritating to the Oral Mucosa.
Suggested Use:
One capsule with each meal, or as otherwise directed by a health-care practitioner.
One Capsules contains:
520mg Betaine Hydrochloride
20mg Pepsin (undiluted)*
100mg Pancreatin (undiluted)**
Other Ingredients:
Hypromellose (derived from Cellulose) capsule.
May contain one or more of the following hypoallergenic ingredients to fill space - Leucine - Silicon Dioxide
* Equivalent to 1.6 grains (104 mg.) of Pepsin 1:3,000 potency.
** The Pancreatin in this capsule will typically provide the following:
Amylase 25,000 NF Units
Protease 23,000 NF Units
Lipase 4,000 NF Units
Note:The pure Betaine in this product is derived from a non-plant source.
Contains No:
Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Yeast, Soy, Egg, Dairy products, or artificial colours, sweeteners, or flavours.
This product also does not contain Lactose, Palmitic acid, or Magnesium, Calcium, or vegetable stearates
* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease