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Digestive enzymes are the proteins your body produces to convert food into absorbable nutrients.
£15
Digestive enzymes are the proteins your body produces to convert food into absorbable nutrients.
Digestive enzymes are the proteins your body produces to convert food into absorbable nutrients. When output is insufficient - due to age, stress, low stomach acid, or certain gut conditions - undigested food can ferment in the colon, contributing to bloating, discomfort, and inconsistent nutrient absorption.
Take 2 capsules with meals. For best results, take at the start of eating so the enzymes are active alongside food in the digestive tract. Follow the dosage guidance on the packaging if it differs from the above.
Digestive Enzymes Ultra by Pure Encapsulations is a broad-spectrum digestive enzyme supplement designed to support the breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and fibre. Digestive enzymes are the proteins your body produces to convert food into absorbable nutrients. When output is insufficient - due to age, stress, low stomach acid, or certain gut conditions - undigested food can ferment in the colon, contributing to bloating, discomfort, and inconsistent nutrient absorption.
This formula suits people who notice digestive symptoms after meals, those eating larger or more varied diets during travel or social periods, and anyone whose clinician has flagged suboptimal nutrient absorption. It may also be useful for individuals transitioning to higher-fibre or plant-heavy diets, where enzyme demand increases.
Enzyme supplements are typically taken just before or with food so they are active in the gut at the same time as the meal. Taking them away from food reduces their practical effect significantly.
Pure Encapsulations is a practitioner-grade brand with a longstanding reputation for formulation rigour and minimal excipients. Their products are widely used in clinical settings where ingredient purity and consistency matter. Digestive Enzymes Ultra reflects that approach: a comprehensive enzyme profile intended to cover the main macronutrient classes rather than targeting a single substrate.
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Next working day for £25 when you order by 12pm. Orders placed before 12pm on a working day leave the same day. Later orders leave the next working day.
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Sign inPeople who regularly experience bloating, heaviness, or discomfort after meals may benefit, as may those with age-related decline in enzyme output or diets high in fibre and plant proteins. If symptoms are persistent or unexplained, a clinical review is worth doing before starting any supplement.
Take it at the beginning of a meal. Digestive enzymes need to be present in the gut at the same time as food to be effective — taking them on an empty stomach or long after eating reduces their benefit.
For most people, digestive enzymes are well tolerated alongside standard supplements. If you take anticoagulants or have a history of peptic ulcers or pancreatitis, check with your doctor before starting, as protease-containing products warrant some caution in those cases.
Some people notice reduced bloating or improved comfort within the first few meals. For changes in broader nutrient absorption, a longer period of consistent use — and ideally a follow-up blood panel — gives a clearer picture.
No. Enzyme supplements support digestion but do not address the underlying causes of conditions such as coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. If you have a diagnosed digestive condition, speak to your clinician before adding enzymes.
Overall
6 months ago
I'd been struggling with that uncomfortable full feeling after dinner for ages. A nutritionist suggested these and I've been taking one with every main meal for about six weeks now. The difference in how I feel after eating is noticeable — less heaviness, less gas. Can't fault them.
6 months ago
Take these alongside my magnesium and B-complex. Started noticing fewer digestive issues within a couple of weeks, especially after bigger meals. Does what it says on the tin.
6 months ago
Bought these after switching to a mostly plant-based diet. I was getting a lot of bloating from all the extra fibre and legumes. These have made a real difference — stomach feels much calmer after meals now.
6 months ago
These work well — I've noticed better digestion and less discomfort after big meals. My only gripe is the capsule size; they're a bit large and I always have to remind myself to take them with a proper glass of water. Results-wise though, I'm happy.
7 months ago
My nutritionist flagged that I might not be absorbing nutrients as well as I should be, given some bloods that came back a bit low. She suggested a practitioner-grade enzyme supplement and I ended up with these. Six weeks in and digestion feels smoother overall. I'll be reordering.
7 months ago
Use these when travelling — eating out every day and often richer food than usual. They keep things moving without any discomfort. Compact enough to pop in a wash bag too.
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