1. What is enzyme therapy?
a. Enzyme therapy is a form of therapy that has been taken over from naturopathy. Today it has a firm place in the spectrum of treatment available under the aegis of mainstream medicine -- despite all hostilities. Extensive research made this possible.
2. What are systemic enzymes?
a. People must know that the correct medical name for the therapeutic use of natural enzymes is "Systemic Enzyme Therapy." This means that enzymes flow throughout our body, producing the desired effects.
3. How do enzymes work?
a. Enzymes work by virtue of their shape. An enzyme molecule can be compared, in shape at least, to many short strings of pearls (amino acids) strung together. This long string folds in on itself as certain sequences of amino acids (pearls) are more attracted to each other than to other sequences, thus giving the enzymes a specific shape.
At one point on the surface of this string of pearls, there exists something, which looks like a keyhole. This is called the "active site" on the enzyme. When matched with its specific coenzyme (a vitamin, or mineral, or trace element) this "lock" has the exact inverse contour of the "key" which is contained in the molecule of the enzyme's "substrate," the molecule the enzyme wants to transform into a different molecule. When the substrate appears, it inserts the "key" into the "lock." The molecular structure of the substrate is transformed into a different molecular structure, and both enzyme and the newly transformed molecule go on their merry ways.
4. What is a digestive enzyme?
a. The job of a digestive enzyme is to break down food during the digestive process. The intestine is more able to absorb food, which is thus broken down into smaller units, and the rest of the body is more easily able to utilize food, which is in this form. There are three basic types of digestive enzymes, one type for each class of food: lipase for fat, proteinase for protein and amylase for carbohydrate
5. How long before the product takes effect?
a. It may depend on the individual' physiological make-up. Everyone is different. Testimonials from some of our customers reported positive effects ranging from 3 days to 2 weeks.
6. What is titanium dioxide?
a. Titanium dioxide is a naturally occurring element that is used as a white pigment. Titanium dioxide is the most stable of all known white pigments. As a result of its inertness, titanium dioxide is non-toxic and generally regarded as a very safe substance.
7. What are your products capsules made of?
a. Vitalzym capsules are made from cellulose which is plant derived.
i. A complex carbohydrate, (C6H10O5)n, that is composed of glucose units, forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants, and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.
8. Does it benefit me more or less if I take the dose quantity as prescribed or throughout the day?
a. The recommended dose is 3 capsules a day or 3 tablets, two times daily. However since each individual is different a higher or lower dosage may be appropriate for each particular need. There is no toxicity associated with the product at any level.
9. Are the capsules better than tablets? What is the difference?
a. It is a personal choice for the end user.
b. The capsule recommended serving size is 3 capsules per day, where as the tablet serving size is 3 tablets, twice per day.
10. Who is Dr. Wong? How is he affiliated with World Nutrition, Inc?
World Sports Medicine Hall of Fame member, Dr. William Wong is a Classical Naturopath, Ph.D. Exercise Physiologist, a Certified Athletic Trainer (AATA), Certified Sports Medicine Trainer (ASMA), Old Rite Catholic Priest, and Health/Fitness Consultant. Having more than 23 years of professional experience in natural health as applied to sports medicine and rehabilitation, with the last 12 devoted almost exclusively to chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, Dr. Wong has authored books on natural healing and has taught Physical Medicine at the South West College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Using a blend of movement, nutrition, exercise and spirituality, Dr. Wong is currently specializing in developing programs for longevity; virility and helping people overcome the after-effects of chronic debilitating conditions.
11. What is a proteolytic enzyme as compared to a digestive enzyme?
a. The term "proteolytic" is a catchall term referring to enzymes that digest protein.
12. Do you make the product in your plant? (or where is the product made?)
a. Vitalzym is manufactured at World Nutrition's facility in Phoenix, AZ.
13. Is your facility GMP certified?
a. We have a commitment to excellence. World Nutrition uses ingredients from the purest sources. Our manufacturing facility meets Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) set for supplements by the industry. We also operate under the standards and guidelines of the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP).
14. Are there any side effects at all with your product?
a. You should not take this product without the consent of your physician, if you are currently taking anti-coagulants.
b. "Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment."
15. Does your product help with sexual disorders?
a. There is no scientific data, nor clinical studies to support this at this time.
16. Has there been any scientific research done with your product?
a. None at this time. ( see # 19 )
17. What is a clinical study?
a. A scientific study of how a new treatment works in people. Through clinical studies, doctors find new and better ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, control and treat illnesses.
18. Any clinical studies done with your product?
a. A clinical study involving Vitalzym is under way at this time. Results will be published upon completion of the trial, January 2003.
19. Why don't you make claims about your product?
a. The FDA does not allow the Nutraceuticals Industry to make claims on their products without scientific studies being performed.
20. What is the difference between your product and other enzyme based products (Wobenzym N)?
a. The enzymes used in Vitalzym are plant derived, where other enzyme therapies are derived from bovine (cows).
21. Does weather affect your product?
a. Severe heat can destroy the enzymes. Store in a cool, dry place, with the lid of the bottle tightly closed.
22. What else are enzymes used for?
a. Enzymes are widely used in the food industry. Enzymes are essential in the manufacture of beer.
23. Are enzymes considered "anti-inflammatory drugs?"
a. Enzymes are not anti-inflammatory drugs, instead, they promote the inflammation; that is, inflammation is the marvelous response from our body to a noxious stimulus. Most times we look at inflammation as something bad and to be avoided. It should not be so. It is the way our body is trying to get rid of the harmful foreign agents.
24. Are there any in-compatibility issues with other nutraceuticals?
a. No. In fact since vitamins are actually co-enzymes and minerals are co-factors to enzymes, enzymes are needed in the body for them to be able to have their full effect. In other words Systemic Enzyme use enhances the effect of any program of supplementation.
25. Are there any in-compatibility issues with any prescribed drugs?
a. Yes. Customers on prescription blood thinners should not use Vitalzym or any other Systemic Enzyme concurrent with the drug use. The enzymes enhance the effects of the blood thinning medications making them stronger.
