Parazym-A
Nutri-West
Overview
Parazym-A combines a range of digestive enzymes with various herbal ingredients and Vitamin A. While the digestive enzymes are generally recognized for improving macronutrient breakdown, their individual doses in this product (5mg each) are significantly lower than clinically established effective doses for conditions like pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, which typically require thousands of units of lipase, amylase, and protease per meal. The effectiveness of the herbal blend is largely supported by traditional use or in vitro/animal studies, with limited high-quality human clinical trials to substantiate many of the purported benefits at these specific dosages. Vitamin A is provided at 24% of the daily value, which is a supportive but not therapeutic dose.
The Good
Provides a broad spectrum of digestive enzymes that may offer general digestive assistance, even at low doses.
Includes Vitamin A for foundational support of vision and immune function.
Contains traditionally used herbs like Artemisia Annua, Burdock, and Black Walnut.
The Bad
Digestive enzymes are likely underdosed for significant therapeutic effect, particularly for individuals with diagnosed exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
Herbal ingredients often lack robust human clinical evidence at the provided dosages for specific health claims.
Garlic Powder content is too low to achieve established cardiovascular benefits.
Is it for you?
Best For: Individuals seeking digestive support, general health maintenance
Skip If: You have known allergies to ingredients, or are pregnant/nursing without consulting a doctor.
Ingredients Analysis
Vitamin A
1200 IUPapain
5 mgBromelain
5 mgPancrelipase
5 mgCellulase
5 mgAmylase
5 mgLipase
5 mgArtemisia Annua
100 mgAlmond Meal
100 mgFig Juice Powder
100 mgBlack Walnut
50 mgBurdock
30 mgGarlic Powder
30 mgCloves
10 mgHow to Use
Take recommended dosage with meals, as directed on the product label.
Daily
With meals
With food
