Sustenase.

Product Information Sheet NO. 8062
	Two Phase Digestive Enzymes Buffered with Micro-Flora

PRODUCT NAME	PROD. #	PACKAGE SIZE	PRICE
Sustenase (small)	440182	90 Tablets	L 13.95
Sustenase (large)	440185	210 Tablets	L 27.90

Each Two Phase Tablet Supplies:

Phase One (stomach)
Pepsin Papayotin Bromelain Betaine HCl L-Glutamic Acid Peppermint Leaves	70 mg 30 mg 30 mg 170 mg 20 mg 30 mg

Phase Two (intestine)
Pancreatin Pancrelipase Amylase Ox Bile Concentrate Lipase Calcium Carbonate	100 mg 110 mg 50 mg 45 mg 25 mg 20 mg

Contains a unique blend of the Lysozyme enzyme with beneficial micro-flora in a stabilized media including Lactobacillus Salivarius, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Bulgaricus and Lactobacillus Bifidus, plus 20 mg each of Aloe Vera Powder, Beet Root Powder and Lecithin.

Formulated in a proprietary PhytoZyme™base of special herbs, synergistic phytonutrient co-factors and plant enzymes for bioavailability.

SUSTENASE™ employs a two phase method that naturally assists the digestion of the foods we eat both in the stomach (phase 1) and in the intestine (phase 2). It helps to ensure we receive the nutrients contained in the foods we eat. Proper digestion reduces stomach stress, relieves discomfort from overeating and naturally aids in preventing symptoms of improper digestion such as gas, bloating, burping, heartburn and indigestion. In its stomach phase SUSTENASE helps maintain proper pH by supplying Betaine HCl, which activates the protein digesting enzyme, Pepsin. In its intestinal phase, it helps maintain proper (more alkaline) pH because of the natural buffering agents, Potassium Bicarbonate and Glycine. Complete digestion of proteins is helpful in preventing food allergies that result from partially digested proteins entering the bloodstream. As a component of the Life Plus Synergy Pak™ and Q-Pak™, SUSTENASE is a basic product that should be used by almosteveryone, at every meal. Indigestion is the most common complaint of most people. SUSTENASE serves as a cornerstone product in the great Life Plus line, as it supplies the enzymes to digest proteins, fats and complex carbohydrates. The enzymes are cold processed and blended with activators that ensure maximum value and the beneficial micro-flora help to maintain a healthy bowel ecology.

DIGESTION
The foods we eat are the building blocks of our bodies so we should be very concerned about eating properly and supplementing as needed. Without a good digestive foundation, our "house" cannot be built properly and the digestive tract cannot remain healthy.

SUSTENASE is uniquely formulated to assist the digestion of food in both the acid environment of thestomach and the more alkaline intestines. This is achieved through time-released enzymes along with special buffering agents that are released in the stomach and intestinal phases.

Suggested Use:
One or more tablets at the beginning of, or during, each meal. If you forget to take SUSTENASE on time, take it late in the morning or after you finish eating. You will still obtain benefit from it. Do not refrigerate.

Contains no preservatives, sugar, starch, salt, wheat, yeast, corn, milk, soy derivatives, artificial flavoring or coloring agents.

ABSORPTION
SUSTENASE is designed to help us digest our foods naturally and properly so we can absorb the nutrients we eat. It helps to maintain a healthy digestive tract by reducing the amount of undigested foodstuffs remaining and to maintain healthy pHs throughout the digestive tract. It also supplies a representative amount of beneficial micro-flora also supporting bowel ecology. It has been said that "we are what we eat." That is only partially true. We are made of what we eat, digest, absorb and assimilate into our bodies.

DIGESTION OF FOODS
Digestion starts in the mouth with chewing the foods we eat. In the saliva is an enzyme, Ptylin, that begins to break down starches into more simple sugars.When food is swallowed, the stomach takes over by secreting Hydrochloric Acid and the enzyme, Pepsin. Hydrochloric Acid further digests the starches and begins protein digestion.

In about 30 minutes the food leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine, where it is exposed to more digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas. They consist of; (1) Proteases to digest proteins, (2) Amylases to digest starches, and (3) Lipases to digest fats. In addition to these, the gall bladder secretes bile for the emulsification and digestion of fats.

INDIGESTION
If the body is healthy and working properly, it should produce all of these enzymes in sufficient quantities to ensure proper digestion. However, many people do not produce enough of these enzymes. As a result, they often get the common symptoms of indigestion, such as gas, bloating, heartburn and constipation. Unfortunately, thousands of people take antacids because they have seen the ads on TV that convince them they have too much stomach acid when, in most cases, the reverse is actually true.
Antacids actually slow down or even stop the digestive process and give only temporary relief. Antacids only postpone the long-term problems that arise from improper digestion. It is much more rational to supplement the body with natural enzymes to ensure that the digestive tract can digest the food properly.

TWO PHASES
SUSTENASE is a two-phase digestive supplement formulated in a unique manner so that it releases certain enzymes and buffering agents in the stomach and others in the small intestine. To provide supplemental acid in the stomach, SUSTENASE releases Betaine HCl and Glutamic Acid HCl. In addition, SUSTENASE releases the active protein digesting enzymes Pepsin, Papayotin and Bromelain in the first phase in the stomach, where protein digestion begins.

When food leaves the acidic stomach, it enters the more alkaline intestinal environment. Each phase of the SUSTENASE tablet is buffered to conform to each environment to provide maximum activity of the enzymes in each location. In its second phase, SUSTENASE releases Pancreatin, a concentrated mixture of enzymes that digest proteins, fats and complex carbohydrates (starches). It also releases Pancrelipase, a highly active form of concentrated pancreas enzymes that is especially good for fat digestion plus Ox Bile concentrate for the emulsification and digestion of fats.

Because indigestion is such a widespread problem, SUSTENASE is one of the most popular Life Plus products, one that should be taken by just about everyone. Without proper digestion, the food we eat is of no value to us, no matter how many nutrients are in it. Improper digestion may also cause food allergies as well as other types of allergies.

PHYTOZYME BASE
SUSTENASE is formulated in the proprietary Life Plus PhytoZyme base, which contains a unique blend of over thirty natural concentrates of numerous valuable phytonutrients from plants. When you take Life Plus products, you have the added benefit of receiving the numerous health supporting phytochemicals and other micronutrients contained in them.

HOW TO TAKE IT
Take one or more SUSTENASE tablets with each meal. It is best to take them as you begin the meal so the digestive enzymes and buffering agents can be mixed well with the food being eaten. With large meals and those high in fats and heavy proteins such as large steak dinners, etc. more tablets can be taken if desired. If you should forget to take your SUSTENASE at the beginning of the meal, take it later in the meal or even after the meal is eaten. You will still obtain benefits from it.