NOW ChewyZymes™ Broad-Spectrum Chewable Digestive Enzymes (Natural Berry Flavor)

Occasional gas, belly bloat, and post-meal sluggishness happen when the digestive system cannot break down meals quickly enough. Whether it is a child struggling after eating dairy or an adult experiencing heaviness after a mixed dinner, large pills can be difficult to swallow. NOW® ChewyZymes™ delivers a comprehensive, broad-spectrum enzyme blend in a great-tasting, naturally sweetened chewable tablet designed for both children (ages 4 and up) and adults.

Powered by BioCore Kids®, ChewyZymes provides vegetarian-friendly enzymes that target every major food group: dietary proteins, complex starches, fats, milk sugars (lactose), and dietary fibers. Unlike traditional animal-based enzyme supplements, these microbial enzymes remain stable and biologically active across the entire digestive tract—from the acidic stomach to the alkaline small intestine.

• ✓ Family-Friendly Chewable: Delicious berry flavor sweetened naturally with fruit fructose—no artificial sweeteners or synthetic dyes.
• ✓ Full Food Group Breakdown: Breaks down proteins, carbs, healthy fats, starches, and dairy sugars.
• ✓ Acid-Stable BioCore® Complex: Laboratory-verified to withstand stomach acid without degrading before reaching the intestines.
• ✓ 100% Vegetarian & Vegan: Formulated without animal pancreatin or ox bile, making it suitable for plant-based lifestyles.

How Digestive Enzymes Work: The Science of Smooth Digestion

Think of digestive enzymes as specialized molecular shears. When food enters your digestive tract, macronutrients are bound together in long, complex chains. If your body does not produce enough enzymes at mealtime, these large food particles pass undigested into the colon. There, resident gut bacteria ferment them, producing uncomfortable hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane gas, leading to bloating, cramps, and irregular stools.

NOW ChewyZymes supplies external enzymatic support right as food enters your stomach. Each chewable tablet supplies specialized biocatalysts targeted to specific macronutrients:

• Proteases (HUT, PC, SAPU, AP): Multiple proteolytic enzymes snip tough dietary protein molecules from dairy, meats, nuts, and grains into smaller, easily absorbed peptides and amino acids across varying stomach pH levels.
• Amylase, Glucoamylase & Diastase (DU, AGU, DP°): Convert dense starches and complex carbohydrates found in pasta, bread, potatoes, and vegetables into simple sugars your body can readily absorb.
• Lactase (ALU): Hydrolyzes lactose (the primary sugar in milk, yogurt, and cheese) into readily usable glucose and galactose, relieving occasional dairy-related gas, bloating, and distress.
• Lipase (FIP): Catalyzes the breakdown of dietary triglycerides and fats into glycerol and fatty acids, preventing that heavy, greasy feeling after rich meals.
• Invertase (SU): Breaks down sucrose (table sugar) into fructose and glucose for smooth carbohydrate processing.

Scientific Peer-Reviewed Research:
Microbial and fungal enzymes derived from Aspergillus species offer a significant clinical advantage over porcine (animal) pancreatin because they function over an expansive pH spectrum (pH 2.0 to 10.0), surviving gastric passage to initiate nutrient breakdown in both the stomach and the small intestine (Roxas, M., Alternative Medicine Review, 2008, PMID: 19152478). Clinical studies also confirm that exogenous microbial lactase significantly improves lactose tolerance, reducing gastrointestinal symptoms and abnormal hydrogen breath measurements following dairy ingestion (Montalto, M. et al., World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2006, PMID: 16489635). In addition, broad-spectrum enzyme supplementation has been demonstrated to promote gastric emptying and reduce functional post-meal fullness (Ianiro, G. et al., Current Drug Metabolism, 2016, PMID: 26806042).

Supplement Facts & Complete Ingredient Breakdown

Unlike many mass-market brands that list enzymes in raw milligrams, NOW Foods lists exact Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) activity units. Enzyme milligrams only measure dry physical weight, whereas FCC activity units measure the actual functional strength and catalytic speed of the enzyme.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established. BioCore Kids® is a registered trademark of Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, Inc. Servings per container: 45 for adults (2 chewables per serving); 90 for children ages 4 and up (1 chewable per serving).

Other Ingredients: Fructose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Natural Flavors, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Citric Acid, Beet Root Powder (for natural color), and Silicon Dioxide.

Allergen Statement: Not manufactured with wheat, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, or sesame ingredients. Produced in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Vegan / Vegetarian formulation. Kosher (Triangle K).

NOW Foods Quality Standards: Rigorous In-House Lab Testing

The dietary supplement market often suffers from unverified potency and undisclosed fillers. NOW Foods operates one of the most advanced analytical testing operations in the natural products industry, running over 31,000 individual laboratory analyses and tests every single month across raw materials, in-process blends, and finished products.

Every single production run of NOW ChewyZymes undergoes multi-tier testing within NOW's state-of-the-art, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited analytical testing laboratories to guarantee uncompromising purity and safety:

• ICP-MS Heavy Metal Screening: Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry instruments analyze trace elements, screening for heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury down to parts-per-billion (ppb) thresholds.
• HPLC & Chromatography Potency Assays: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) verify enzyme identity and confirm that catalytic potency matches label claims through the expiration date.
• Pesticide & Contaminant Verification: Advanced GC-MS/MS (Gas Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry) and IC-MS/MS screen for over hundreds of agricultural pesticides and industrial residues, including glyphosate, down to parts-per-billion levels.
• Comprehensive Microbiological Testing: Every batch is screened using automated bio-detection systems to verify the complete absence of harmful bacteria including Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, coliforms, yeast, and molds.
• Third-Party cGMP Certification: NOW facilities are certified under FDA 21 CFR Part 111 cGMP regulations and hold independent cGMP audit certification through Intertek, packaged in 100% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) resin bottles.

Recommended Usage, Timing & Real-World Precautions

To experience the best digestive support from NOW ChewyZymes, timing and administration are essential:

• Adults: Chew 2 tablets thoroughly with or right before each meal.
• Children (Ages 4 and up): Chew 1 tablet thoroughly with or right before each meal.
• Crucial Timing Tip: Take ChewyZymes during your first few bites of food. Digestive enzymes must physically mix with meal contents in the stomach to perform their catalytic breakdown effectively.

Important Practical Caveats & Safety Guidelines

• Avoid Scalding Temperatures: Digestive enzymes are sensitive active proteins. Never take chewable enzymes with boiling soups or scalding hot tea/coffee above 115°F (45°C), as high heat can denature the protein structure and deactivate the enzymes.
• Not a Treatment for Celiac Disease: While the fungal proteases in this formula break down small dietary protein peptides, ChewyZymes is not formulated to treat celiac disease or severe wheat allergies. Individuals with celiac disease must maintain strict gluten avoidance.
• Active Gastritis or Peptic Ulcers: If you or your child have an active peptic ulcer, esophageal erosions, or severe gastritis, consult a physician before using supplemental proteases, as active protein-digesting enzymes can cause temporary stomach irritation on compromised tissue.
• Inedible Freshness Packet: Keep the moisture-absorbing packet inside the bottle until all tablets are consumed to protect enzyme stability. Do not eat the freshness packet. Store the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Why Buy NOW ChewyZymes from VitaNet®?

Ordering vitamins and specialty supplements online requires trust. Third-party marketplace sellers often store heat-sensitive products in non-climate-controlled fulfillment centers, risking premature enzyme degradation. At VitaNet®, LLC, you are buying directly from an independent, family-owned business established in Ohio that has been serving health-conscious families since 1995[cite: 1].

• ✓ 31+ Years of Industry Experience: Independent natural health expertise delivering genuine products directly to your doorstep[cite: 1].
• ✓ Climate-Controlled Freshness: Stored in our temperature-monitored facility to guarantee viable enzyme potency through the printed expiration date.
• ✓ Unconditional 100% Money-Back Guarantee: If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we honor an unconditional refund policy and even cover return shipping costs—even on opened bottles[cite: 1]!
• ✓ Direct Human Customer Service: Real support staff ready to help you online or over the telephone at our physical Hartville, Ohio location[cite: 1].
• ✓ BBB A+ Accredited: Decades of ethical, transparent business practices and customer-first service[cite: 1].

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can adults take NOW ChewyZymes, or is it strictly for children?

ChewyZymes is formulated for both children and adults. Adults take 2 chewables before or with each meal, while children ages 4 and older take 1 chewable tablet. It is an ideal broad-spectrum option for adults who dislike swallowing large capsules or who want portable, chewable digestive support on the go.