Maximizes healthy digestive function Dietary supplement for digestive support 220 mg of proprietary digestive enzyme blend per serving No added sugar, salt, yeast, preservatives, artificial flavors or artificial colors Unconditionally guaranteed for purity, freshness and label potency Description 21st Century Digestive Enzymes is a proprietary digestive enzyme blend formulated to maximize healthy digestive function. This proprietary digestive enzyme blend assists the body in breaking down and absorbing nutrients to produce energy and enhance your overall health. 21st Century Digestive Enzymes is a unique, proprietary blend of five specific enzymes, viz. amylase (starch digestive enzyme), protease (protein digestive enzyme), lipase (Fat digestive enzyme), cellulase (cellulose hydrolyzing enzyme), lactase (lactose hydrolyzing enzyme) and maltase (maltose hydrolyzing enzyme). Amylase breaks down carbs in starchy foods like bread, potatoes, or beans into simple sugars. Lactase breaks down lactose, the sugar in milk. Protease breaks down proteins in foods like eggs, meats, or dairy foods into amino acids. Lipase breaks down fats from foods like nuts, oils, or butter into fatty acids. This blend provides optimal digestion of all the macromolecules. 21st Century Digestive Enzymes is intended to support optimal digestion of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, and complex sugars, in doing so, reduce digestive symptoms like gas, bloating, discomfort etc. The formula also might help you absorb more nutrients from the foods you eat.