Garden of Life Vegetarian Digestive Enzymes Supplement with Papain, Bromelain & Lipase - Supports Protein, Carbs & Fats Digestion - Organic Barley Grass, Ginger & Turmeric - Gluten Free 180 Caplets - Ideal for Post-Meal Comfort & Digestive Health

Have been using these digestive enzymes for over 10 years. They were suggested to me by a holistic medicine specialist (whose main modality was applied kinesiology) to take 2 to 4 of these enzyme tablets before each meal in order to eliminate allergies and prevent sinus congestion and chronic sinus infections. I have no idea why or how they work, but these digestive enzymes eliminated all sinus issues and allowed me to get off of four different prescription allergy medications, and I’ve remained symptom-free and off all allergy meds for over 10 years. These also have more of the “beano” enzyme per tablet than actual beano, so they also work great for preventing gas.I have had stomach distress for decades. I've tried every pharmaceutical remedy, antacid remedy, wives tail remedy I came across. When I realized enzymes were not yet tried, I bought these Omega-Zyme enzymes. They have provided me with a level of relief that I never even imagined possible. I had fairly regular bouts of stomach distress that would last all day (or sometimes several days). The distress would affect my vagus nerve and impact my heart rhythm. It was maddening. These enzymes have all but eliminated my decade's long struggle. I came to realize that, for them to work, I have to take them religiously whenever I eat almost anything throughout the day. If I do that, I am 90% trouble free. It is not a coincidental relief. When I don't take them, I can almost be certain of distress. When I take them each time I eat, almost no distress. My experience is that the standard (non Ultra) form is just as effective as the more costly "Ultra". The "Ultra" is a capsule with powder in the capsule and the standard strength is a hard caplet. The Ultra version is consistently of poor quality control relative to amount of powder in the capsules. Some of the capsules are firm and full and others have very little in the capsules. I like that the standard hard caplet version is consistent from pill to pill. This is a great product. I could not be without them now that I have been relieved of the majority of my many, many years of stomach distress. I have tried other enzymes, but these are so consistently helpful I no longer look for anything less costly. These work for me and I would pay more if I had to for the relief they provide.A final comment for those that are highly lactose intolerant. There is not enough lactase in it to cover those that are significantly intolerant. I suggest keeping a lactaid type supplement around for those that may need an additional measure of lactose protection.Ever since I could remember, I had painful stomach problems. After getting older, they changed and all of a sudden I noticed I specifically couldn't eat peanut butter any longer. I did some research online and found out about enzymes and what a key role they played in all of the functions in your body, including and most commonly digestion. I also found out that our bodies aren't as efficient as producing them as we age. I tried the single enzyme approach for things like beans and milk and proteins in the past, but never had any luck. Then I found Omega-Zyme and it immediately worked. I was amazed! I haven't taken it daily as recommended yet, but I should, because there is no doubt that I can eat peanut butter again as long as I take my Omega-Zyme with it!Update 6/21/2010 - I've continued to buy this product because it has worked well for me. I've used it mostly with peanut butter and it never fails, but I generally don't take it with all meals because I generally don't have problems with other foods. Recently, though, I started weightlifting again and began supplementing with whey protein and the pain and gas returned with a vengence. It made going to work an anxious experience. Because I had started associating Omega-Zyme with Peanut butter, I didn't think about taking it right away to help my problem, but after several days of pain and discomfort I remembered Omega-Zyme and tried taking it with the protein powder. I took 3 OmegaZyme pills with each of 2 drinks throughout the day and my problem was gone! Yet again, I was extremely happy and amazed by the benefit this product provides me. As a note, though, no product is guaranteed to work for everyone. Digestive problems can be caused by a large number of issues (allergies, gulping air, intestinal bacteria profile, enzyme production, etc...) and I believe this product will only help if your problem is related to enzymes. I hope it helps you as much as it has me!I’m sure the product works fine, but the pills are big enough, with hard edges, that I am unable to swallow them without gagging, and having them get stuck in my throat.I have used this product, 3 a day, one after each meal for over 10 years and it has helped my gut to be balanced enough so I had no intestinal troubles at all, whereas there had been big troubles. I highly recommend this product!!I have been using these enzymes for my IBD for over 5 years and they are a GAME CHANGER! I have noticed how much they help me breakdown food and make it easier on my body to digest. I take one every night before bed. These also help with bloating, indigestion and more. This is an amazing brand that I have used for other health supplements and this is one that I have recommended to multiple people, especially those with IBS or IBD. Now, there is no taste and for some it may be a semi-large pill to swallow if you have issues with that. It is about the size of a multivitamin. But like I said, these are amazing and truly help me keep a healthy gut and keeps me feeling great!OK itemIndicated for lazy digestionsworks well for me will buy again also gave it to my friend who liked it as well so she going to buy tooIch habe diese Enzyme Presslinge (keine Kapseln) weggeworfen als ich gesehen habe, das sie microkristalline Cellulose enthalten.Ich bin enttäuscht von der Herstellerfirma Garden of Liefe, weil sie micricristalline Cellusose in manche Produkte reinmischen.Ich denke, das das bei biologischen Produkten nicht drin sein sollte !