SFI Health

Helps support healthy hair and nails

Benefits and Features

An optimal combination of key nutrients needed for healthy hair and nails.

Detail Overview

Biotin is found in high quantities in both hair and nails and is part of their structure. N-Acetylcysteine provides healthy anti-oxidant support to nourish hair and nails while both inositol and para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) are known to play a role in encouraging hair and nail growth.

SUPPLEMENT FACTS

Stabilized for longer shelf-life

This amino acid supports energy production by transporting fatty acids into your cells’ mitochondria.

This more stable form of L-carnitine is less susceptible in a dry form to the effects of moisture than pure L-carnitine. L-Carnitine supplementation can support the liver, blood sugar and cholesterol metabolism, and cardiac function.^† Supplies 500 mg of elemental L-carnitine per capsule and is free of synthetic D-carnitine.

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Supports joint recovery and cartilage production

Benefits and Features

A unique blend of key nutrients including BioCell Collagen™ that work synergistically to provide targeted nutritional support for your cartilage and joints.^†

Detail Overview

Joint Support Formula provides targeted nutritional support for cartilage and joints.^† The metabolically active form of vitamin B12, as well as folic acid and the trace minerals molybdenum and silica are included to enhance the body’s utilization of the primary ingredients.

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Helps Promote a Healthy Stress Response^†

Benefits and Features

• Promotes relaxation^†
• Moderates occasional stress^†
• Diminishes stress-related sugar cravings^†
• Provides a non-sedating approach for occasional stress management^†

Detail Overview

Calm Support is a plant-based formula designed to help the nervous system relax and moderate occasional stress with a combination of two patented stress management ingredients. Relora® has been shown to help diminish stress-related sugar cravings and promote relaxation while being non-sedating.^† Sensoril® is a proprietary Ashwagandha extract designed to moderate occasional stress.^† 

A powerful, unique, non-pathogenic yeast probiotic

Benefits and Features

• Assists individuals with occasional diarrhea^†
• Supports healthy inflammatory response, where inflammation is associated with occasional digestive discomfort^†
• A beneficial yeast that stimulates the immune system and promotes digestive health^†

 Clinical studies show that S. boulardii supports healthy intestinal function, promoting healthy bowel transit time.^†

Detail Overview

Saccharomyces boulardii is a non-pathogenic, transient yeast long used to support normal bowel transit time.^† It is a hardy, acid-resistant, temperature tolerant microorganism that is not affected by antibacterial agents. S. boulardii is genetically and functionally distinct from brewer’s yeast (S. cerevisiae) and different from pathogenic Candida species. 

S. boulardii increases the activities of intestinal brush border enzymes such as disaccharidases, a-glucosidases, alkaline phosphatases, and aminopeptidases.^† 

S. boulardii augments the intestinal absorption of D-glucose coupled with sodium that may enhance the uptake of water and electrolytes during occasional diarrhea.^† It increases stool concentrations of short-chain fatty acids that nourish colon mucosal cells.^† S. boulardii modulates immunity by boosting intestinal secretion of IgA and increasing crypt cell immunoglobulin receptors.^† It supports a healthy inflammatory response, where inflammation is associated with occasional digestive discomfort.^† Research has found that S. boulardii supports healthy intestinal function in an array of clinical settings, supporting healthy bowel transit time. 

S. boulardii is also an important ingredient in ABx Support™ , supplying 5 billion CFUs.

Note: Saccharomyces boulardii probiotic is a natural ingredient and variations in color are due to naturally occurring differences in ingredients. 

Patented, bioavailable form of diindolylmethane (DIM)

Benefits and Features

DIM, a nutrient found in cruciferous vegetables, promotes healthy estrogen metabolism in both men and women.

Detail Overview

Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a metabolite of indole-3-carbinol, a nutrient found in cruciferous vegetables. Studies have shown that DIM promotes healthy estrogen metabolism in both men and women by positively shifting the metabolism of estrogen toward protective 2-hydroxyestrogen metabolites instead of the 16-hydroxyestrone.^† BioDIM® is a patented, bioavailability-enhanced form of DIM that provides substantially greater absorption than ordinary DIM.

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Supports Mental Clarity

Benefits and Features

A specially designed nutrient formula with 12 key nutrients that support your brain function and mental clarity.^†

Detail Overview

NeuroThera™ is a unique combination of 12 key nutrients that support mental clarity and function by promoting synthesis and release of neurotransmitters, providing antioxidant protection, and supporting normal flow of blood and nutrients to the brain.^† The ingredients in NeuroThera™ provide a coordinated, multinutrient approach to support mental clarity and function.^† Ingredients like acetyl-L-carnitine, L-tyrosine, and glutamine support brain neurotransmitter balance.^† Botanical ingredients ashwagandha, blueberry extract, and eleuthero provide antioxidant protection for nerve cells.^† Finally, ginkgo supports the integrity of blood vessels that carry needed oxygen and nutrients to nerve and brain cells.^† Compounds in Ginkgo biloba plant extract exert a relaxing effect on vascular walls and assist the function of blood platelets.^† Collectively, these actions assist normal blood flow to brain cells to promote the transport of oxygen, glucose, and other nutrients needed for memory and cognitive functions.^† Long-term oxidative stress has been attributed to age-related decline in memory, cognition, and overall brain function. Polyphenolic flavonoid compounds, such as those found in blueberries and Ginkgo biloba, exert potent antioxidant protection against oxidative stress.^† Research suggests that the antioxidants in these ingredients neutralize free radicals in tissues such as vascular tissue found in the brain.^†

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Brush Border Enzymes

Benefits and Features

Digestive enzymes to support the end steps of carbohydrate and protein digestion.^†

Detail Overview

Critical enzymes for the final steps of carbohydrate and protein digestion. Supplementation may be helpful if genetic and other factors have disrupted your small intestine's brush border, causing low activity of these brush border enzymes.^†

A variety of genetic and acquired factors can disrupt the small intestine brush border, which may result in low activity of brush border enzymes. THER-BIOTIC® SIBB-Zymes™ supplies a blend of enzymes normally found in the small intestinal brush border that are critical for the final steps of carbohydrate and protein digestion. Disaccharide enzymes (lactase, maltase, and sucrase) are supplied together with glucoamylase to assist optimal cleaving of sugars and carbohydrates that, if left undigested, may affect absorption and microbial fermentation, contributing to a shift in the balance of yeast and bacteria.^†

THER-BIOTIC® SIBB-Zymes™ includes an active enzyme blend of peptidase and protease with dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) activity. Peptidase and protease enzymes help break down plant and animal proteins, including casein (milk/dairy products), gluten (wheat, rye, oats, barley, and other grains), and soy.^† Peptidase enzymes that express DPP-IV activity are especially effective in breaking down proline-rich exorphin (opiate-acting) peptides derived from incompletely digested casein, gluten, and soy that may influence central nervous system function in some individuals. THER-BIOTIC® SIBB-Zymes™ can help break down dietary disaccharides and oligosaccharides, including lactose.^†

Supplement Facts

* Daily Value not established.

Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, water), microcrystalline cellulose, and silicon dioxide.

∆ Units are those used in the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC).

Suggested Use

Adults: 2 capsules at the beginning of each meal or as directed by a healthcare professional. Children: As directed by a healthcare professional.

Allergy Statement

Made without common allergens: milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soybeans, and sesame. Vegan. No synthetic colors, flavors, or preservatives.

Caution

If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking prescription drugs, consult your physician before using this product. Keep out of reach of children.

FAQ

What is SIBB-Zymes™?

SIBB-Zymes™ is a Small Intestine Brush Border (SIBB) enzyme formulation that supports the final brush border stages of digestion and absorption.

This formula contains enzymes normally found in the brush border that are critical for the final steps of carbohydrate and protein digestion. Disaccharide enzymes (lactase, maltase, and sucrase) are supplied together with glucoamylase to assist optimal cleaving of sugars and carbohydrates.

SIBB-Zymes™ also includes a high-activity enzyme blend of peptidase and protease enzymes with dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) activity. Peptidase and protease enzymes help break down plant and animal proteins, including casein (milk/dairy products), gluten (wheat, rye, oats, barley, and other grains), and soy.^† Peptidase enzymes that express DPP-IV activity are needed to break down proline-rich exorphin (opiate-acting) peptides derived from incompletely digested casein, gluten, and soy that may affect central nervous system function in some individuals.

Why support the small intestine brush border?

Genetic, immunologic, bacterial, inflammatory, and environmental factors can influence the function and integrity of the brush border and its enzymes.

Brush border enzyme function may be affected by congenital or developmental factors. Lactase deficiency is the most common, while other enzyme deficiencies such as sucrase are less common.

Cigarette smoking can also compromise function of the brush border.

How do I know if the brush border is not functioning optimally?

Occasional abdominal pain, bloating, gas, indigestion, or loose stool may indicate the need for support of the small intestinal brush border.

Why were these specific enzymes included in SIBB-Zymes™ and what do they do?

Glucoamylase is an enzyme that facilitates the digestion of sugars and long-chain carbohydrates found in foods like corn, wheat, rice, and potatoes that, if left undigested, may lead to incomplete absorption with microbial fermentation, altering the balance of yeast and bacteria in the gut.^†

Lactase is an essential enzyme for the complete digestion of lactose, a carbohydrate in milk. Lactase has been included to support the digestion of lactose and dairy products.

Maltase is a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme that is part of the final step of the digestion of carbohydrates and a naturally occurring sugar, maltose, that is found in malt, grains, and many processed foods.

Sucrase, also known as invertase, digests what is commonly known as table sugar, as well as components of complex carbohydrates.

The protease/peptidase complex contains peptidases and proteases that help break down difficult-to-digest proteins both from the ends of protein chains and from within. The complex also provides enzymes with dipeptidyl peptidase IV, or DPP-IV, activity, essential for the complete breakdown of proline-rich proteins and the inactivation of exorphins.

What makes SIBB-Zymes™ unique?

Optimal support should include disaccharidases with overlapping glucoamylase and isomaltase activity, as well as DPP-IV activity, to ensure complete digestion of gluten, casein, and soy. Unlike many sucrase-containing formulas, SIBB-Zymes™ provides isomaltase activity from glucoamylase to support the digestion of carbohydrates. In addition, the enzymes provided in this formula are active across a broad pH range, unlike animal-derived digestive enzymes, which are active only in a narrow pH range.

Who should take SIBB-Zymes™?

Children or adults wishing to assist more complete breakdown and absorption of disaccharides like lactose, trisaccharides, oligosaccharides, casein, gluten, and soy by supporting healthy brush border enzyme function may benefit from the use of SIBB-Zymes™. SIBB-Zymes™ may be especially suitable for individuals following a carbohydrate-restricted diet such as the FODMAPS, GAPS, and SCD diets.

What is the difference between SIBB-Zymes™ and Vital-Zymes™ Complete?

SIBB-Zymes™ specifically supports small intestine brush border enzyme function and supports more complete breakdown and absorption of casein, gluten, disaccharides, and oligosaccharides. SIBB-Zymes™ contains higher levels of these brush border enzymes to support the final stages of digestion compared to the broad spectrum activity of Vital-Zymes™ Complete.

SIBB-Zymes™ may be used as a stand-alone formula to support activity of these brush border enzymes, especially if this is the primary digestive need. It may also be used as a complement to Vital-Zymes™ Complete when higher digestive support of brush border enzyme activity/function is indicated to help maintain efficient digestive function and enhance nutrient absorption.

How many SIBB-Zymes™ should be taken?

The suggested use is 2 capsules taken at the beginning of a meal, or based on the amount of food being consumed. There has been no upper limit established for enzyme supplementation. Large doses may be ingested without toxicity or adverse effects. People with active peptic ulcer or gastritis should not take SIBB-Zymes™ or other protease-containing supplements.

Are the enzymes vegetarian?

The enzymes are microbial-derived enzymes, including carbohydrases, peptidases, and proteases from non-pathogenic species of Aspergillus. They are contained in a base of cellulose and encapsulated in Kosher-certified vegetarian capsules. There are no porcine or bovine ingredients, nor are there any fruit-derived enzymes for optimal tolerance in phenol-sensitive individuals.

Can the capsules be opened?

Capsules can be opened and mixed with a small amount of food or beverage as long as it is not hot. When mixing capsule contents in foods, avoid contact with eyes and inhalation of powder, as the enzymes may cause some irritation to mucous membranes. Foods treated in this manner should be consumed immediately.

Are there any contraindications or side effects?

Unlike certain vitamins, minerals, and herbs, there is no known upper limit or threshold to the amount of supplemental enzymes that can be consumed. No side effects have been reported with oral use of these enzymes. However, those with known allergies to Aspergillus should avoid using this product unless otherwise directed by their healthcare professional. In addition, persons with gastritis, active ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), or known damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa should not use this product unless otherwise directed by their healthcare professional. People with diabetes should use the product only under supervision of a medical professional.

Can pregnant and lactating women use the product?

Pregnant or nursing women should consult with a healthcare professional before using supplemental enzymes.

How will I know when SIBB-Zymes™ is working?

Improvements in digestion and gastrointestinal function may be seen immediately upon taking an enzyme supplement or may take several days to several weeks to become noticeable.

^† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.