

VitaAid Optizyme
Comprehensive Digestive Enzyme Blend
Product Info
Optizyme is a blend of digestive enzymes. Contains alpha-galactosidase that helps reduce gas production/flatulence following a meal rich in fermentable carbohydrates (such as vegetables, pulses/legumes/beans and whole grains) and helps prevent gastrointestinal intolerance of oligosaccharides/fermentable carbohydrates.
Product Facts
Medicinal Ingredients / Capsule | Specification | Amount |
---|---|---|
Alpha-Amylase | (from Aspergillus oryzae) | 17,500 SKB |
Glucoamylase | (from Aspergillus niger) | 9.5 AGU |
Alpha Galactosidase | (from Aspergillus niger) | 180 GAL |
Cellulase | (from Aspergillus niger) | 160 CU |
Beta-Glucanase | (from Trichoderma longibrachiatum) | 70 BGU |
Maltase | (from Aspergillus niger) | 60 DP |
Hemicellulase | (from Aspergillus niger) | 30 HCU |
Lactase | (from Aspergillus oryzae) | 650 ALU |
Invertase | (from Saccharomyces cerevisiae) | 213 SU |
Pectinase | (from Aspergillus niger) | 8 endo-P |
Phytase | (from Aspergillus niger) | 13.5 FTU |
Lipase | (from Rhizopus oryzae) | 1,150 LU |
Acid Protease | (from Aspergillus oryzae) | 23 SAPU |
Alkaline Protease | (from Aspergillus oryzae) | 22,500 HUT |
Bromelain | (from Ananas comosus) (stem) | 120 GDU |
Papain | (from papaya (Carica papaya) fruit) | 100,000 PU |
Non-medicinal Ingredients
L-leucine, maltodextrin, hypromellose (capsule).
Suggested Use
Adults – Take 1 capsule 3 times a day, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take with the first bite of food. For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner.

Caution
Consult your health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; if you have diabetes; if you have gastrointestinal lesions/ulcers; are taking anticoagulant agents, anti-inflammatory agents or other enzyme products; or are having surgery. Do not use if you are allergic to latex or fruits (e.g., avocado, banana, chestnut, passion fruit, fig, melon, mango, kiwi, pineapple, peach, tomato). Headache, heartburn, bloating and hypersensitivity/allergy have been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea have been known to occur; discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Vita Aid Professional Therapeutics products are exclusively available for licensed healthcare practitioners to ensure the proper use of high-quality nutrition supplements.
Some formulas may be slightly different outside Canada and the US.