Description
The human body’s ability to digest and absorb foods requires a network of organs including the entire gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, liver and gallbladder. These organs need to work in unison as each macronutrient requires a unique set of enzymes to aid the digestive process and ensure that foods are sufficiently broken down for optimal absorption.
There are many different types of carbohydrates in our food and, therefore, many different enzymes necessary to metabolize them depending on the specific sugars and structures. For example, lactose is a common disaccharide found in dairy products that requires lactase for digestion into glucose and galactose, while invertase is necessary to break-down sucrose into glucose and fructose. Starches require specific enzymes such as glucoamylase, amylase and diastase while polysaccharide chains in the cell wall of green plants need cellulase to cleave the glucose chains.
Dietary fats must also undergo a transformation before being taken up into the body through the digestive tract. For this, gastric and pancreatic lipase are necessary to break apart fats into individual fatty acids and glycerol. Finally, proteins require proteases and peptidases in order to create small enough peptide chains and single amino acids that can be absorbed through the gastrointestinal wall.
As one can imagine, any disturbance in the digestive system or a relative deficiency in any one of these enzymes can lead to digestive upset with symptoms of gas, bloating, constipation and suboptimal absorption. Cyto-Zyme by Cyto-Matrix provides gentle digestive support with a broad-spectrum digestive enzyme blend for all macronutrients. Three separate proteases are included in Cyto-Zyme that activate at different pH levels to ensure optimal digestion of proteins throughout changing acidity levels of the digestive tract. Cyto-Zyme also includes ginger root and fenugreek seed for their carminative actions and traditional use for treating dyspepsia and constipation. Available in 90 vegetable capsule bottles.
Ingredients
| Ingredient |
Amount |
| Ginger (rhizome, Zingiber officinale) |
60mg |
| Fenugreek (seed, Trigonella foenum-graecum) |
50mg |
| Protease 6.0 |
16mg / 8,000 FCC HUT |
| Protease 4.5 |
18.8mg / 15,000 FCC HUT |
| Protease 3.0 |
6mg / 10 FCC SAPU |
| Amylase |
18.2mg / 2,500 FCC DU |
| Alpha-Galactosidase |
5mg / 125 FCC GaIU |
| Cellulase |
1.5mg / 300 FCC CU |
| Glucoamylase |
5mg / 5 FCC GU |
| Invertase |
1.2mg / 200 FCC SU |
| Lactase |
1.25mg / 100 FCC ALU |
| Malt Diastase |
1.11mg / 200 FCC DU |
| Peptidase |
8mg / 2,000 FCC HUT |
| Lipase RO |
1.56mg / 375 FCC LU |
Unit of Measure above: Each capsule
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Rice bran, medium chain triglycerides, dextrin, maltodextrin. Capsule: hypromellose.
Directions and Cautions
Directions: Adults – Take 1-2 capsules 3 times per day with first bite of food/meal or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Duration of Use: Consult healthcare professional for prolonged use.
Indications: Digestive enzyme to help digest proteins, reduce gas production/flatulence following a meal rich in fermentable carbohydrates and prevent gastrointestinal intolerance of fermentable carbohydrates.
Warnings: Do not use if safety seal is broken. Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant, having surgery, or taking an anticoagulant/blood thinner or an anti-inflammatory, or if you have diabetes or a gastrointestinal lesion/ulcer. Consult a healthcare professional if symptoms persist or worsen.
Known Adverse Reactions: Hypersensitivity, gastrointestional disturbance and allergy
have been known to occur, in which case, discontinue use.
Brand
Cyto Matix
Why Choose Cyto-Matrix?
We are 100% committed to helping you improve lives.
Cyto-Matrix's products
The excellent clinical results that are achieved with our products, combined with our honest and ethical approach, has earned Cyto-Matrix the trust of many of the most scrutinizing Canadian health care practitioners. We are appreciative and honoured that new clients of Cyto-Matrix quickly become loyal clients and are open to building a lasting relationship with us.
Our philosophy is simple; purity, integrity, innovation:
Purity
Products are developed using the highest grade possible raw materials with vegetable capsules while minimizing the use of excipients.
All products are manufactured in state-of-the-art, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)-compliant Canadian facilities, meeting or exceeding pharmaceutical and Health Canada standards.
Third-Party tested with rigorous QA/QC.
Integrity
All formulations are researched and designed by Naturopathic Doctors based on Health Canada-approved, evidence based science.
Products are fully licensed with approved Health Canada label claims.
All associates are required to adhere to the high ethical standards of the organization.
Customer Service Representatives will refer technical questions to staff doctors, with accurate, fast-as-possible turn around.
Innovation
Cyto-Matrix is continually researching and adding cutting-edge formulas to meet the unique and changing needs of your patients.
Expertise and innovation are shared through seminars, blog articles and Practice Pearls to aid in professional development and continuing education.
Regular feedback from practiticing professionals and our National Advisory Board is an integral part of our innovation. Do share your feedback and ideas!
Quality Manufacturing
Cyto-Matrix products are manufactured in state-of-the-art Canadian facilities in Quebec and Ontario.
Cyto-Matrix's manufacturing facility
These facilities hold valid Site Licenses as per the requirements of Health Canada's Natural Health Product Directorate. In accordance with these guidelines, sites must have procedures in place for distribution records and product recalls and for the handling, storage and delivery of their products. They must also demonstrate that they meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
The Quality Assurance Department
This department is responsible for the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). The main goal here is to ensure the integrity of the result of the finished product. All SOP's ensure compliance with GMP requirements. Other responsibilities include:
Editing of protocols and installation, operation and performance qualification implementation
Validation of HVAC, purified water and other systems
Validation of production of lab equipment
Validation of process including manufacturing/cleaning/sterilizing
The Quality Control Department
Quality Control is done throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that the finished product meets the pre-determined specifications for micro-biological and physiological criteria. Raw materials are specifically tested to ensure the highest level of quality.
The Validation Department
Working closely with the QA and QC departments, the Validation department ensures compliance with all regulations and industry standards. In particular, the main responsibilities of this department are:
Editing of protocols and installation, operation and performance qualification implementation
Validation of HVAC, purified water and other systems
Validation of production of lab equipment
Validation of process including manufacturing/cleaning/sterilizing
Cyto-Matrix Inc. is dedicated to sourcing the highest quality of raw materials available on the global market. It is the combination of high quality raw materials and strictly adhered to GMP practices, which make Cyto-Matrix products of a superior class in the natural health products market.
