Research Report

Holistic Recommendations     Validation of Ingredients      References

REASONS TO CONSIDER (OVERVIEW)

• Individuals experiencing digestive problems such as gas, bloating, heartburn, and bowel irritation.

• Individuals susceptible to skin disruptions (such as acne and eczema), ulcers, chronic fatigue, or chronic allergies.

• Sedentary and/or overweight individuals and those who consume fast foods or are susceptible to sugar cravings.

DOSAGE & DIRECTIONS

Take 2 capsules before, with, or immediately following meals to facilitate digestion. Take 4 capsules between meals for heartburn or inflammation relief or as directed by your health practitioner.

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS & PRECAUTIONS

There are no known contraindications or precautions with this product when taken in the recommended dosages. May be safely combined with all Factor Series supplements to facilitate nutrient absorption and assimilation. Especially recommended for elderly individuals and for those suffering with arthritis

 

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Holistic Recommendations

 

Enzymes are protein catalysts necessary for the metabolic function of the body. Without enzymes there is no life.₂₇ Enzymes represent the "life force" which is biologically recognized and can be measured in terms of enzyme activity.

If you photograph foods with Kirlian photography, living foods have large energy fields, while processed foods have little or none.₂₈ Enzymes are to our body what spark plugs are to the engine of a car.

There are three major classifications of enzymes:

Food enzymes are found in raw, unadulterated foods. Proteases, such as bromelain and papain, are enzymes that digest proteins, while amylase digests starch and lipase digests fats. Nature provides them to aid in the digestive process so the body's own enzymes are not overworked. This may lead to a serious enzyme deficiency as we become older. Factor Seven: Digestin is a food enzyme supplement.

Digestive enzymes are those secreted in the pancreas, stomach and small intestine to digest food. if there are an inadequate amount of these enzymes, or if the enzyme producing organs become overworked, our foods putrefy and/or ferment in the intestinal tract. This results in gas, bloating, allergies, digestive upset, fatigue, and nutrient deficiencies.

Metabolic enzymes are found in the blood, tissues and organs and are involved in every process in the body. Enzymes in the blood and lymphatic system are utilized by the white blood cells to attack and break down waste products and other poisons and turn them into by-products that the body can easily eliminate. These enzymes take nutrients and build them into muscles, bones, hair and nails.

The Systematic Destruction of Food Enzymes

It is not "fate" that decides who gets sick and who doesn't! Today, as a result of food cooking and processing (enzymes are destroyed when cooked or processed above 120 degrees F.), preservatives, additives, microwave ovens, genetically altered foods, and irradiation-, most of the foods we consume are enzyme deficient - which is to say, dead!

Unfortunately for the American consumer, enzymes are the enemy of agribusiness: Enzymes are what make food spoil during shipment and on supermarket shelves before it can be sold. Therefore, genetically altered fruits and vegetables containing fewer enzymes enjoy a longer shelf life; a great advancement for agribusiness! Currently, genetically altered foods are controlled by two giant agribusiness firms.

Food irradiation - a clever way to use nuclear waste - is also being employed to keep food fresh, although it is being touted primarily as a preventative against food poisoning. Irradiated foods are devoid of enzyme activity.

Worse, irradiated foods have molecules that are found no where in nature! The FDA dubs them "radiolytic by-products" and separates them into two categories: "known radiolytic products", such as formaldehyde and benzene - both carcinogens, and "unique radiolytic products", which haven't yet been characterized. No one in government or industry knows what long-term effects these molecules may have on health.₂₉

In short, Americans are being subjected to a massive experiment done at our risk! Specifically, what happens when people are fed highly processed foods, lacking in nutrients, fiber and enzymes and loaded with chemicals, over three generations?

Enzymes and Digestive Diseases

There is currently an epidemic of digestive illness in America affecting one-third to one-half of all adults at a cost of $41 billion per year.₃₀ There is also a growing consensus of agreement among health professionals that the depletion of enzymes in our food supply is responsible.

If the body is healthy and working properly, and receiving nutritious foods, it should produce all of the necessary enzymes in sufficient quantities to ensure proper digestion. Today, as discussed above, most individuals are enzyme deficient. As a result, they often get the common symptoms of indigestion, such as gas, bloating, heartburn, and bowel irritation.

Most people take antacids because TV ads have convinced them they have too much stomach acid when, ironically, the reverse is true in many cases.₃₁ Indigestion is not caused by a Rolaids deficiency!

Antacids, while providing temporary relief, actually slow down or stop the digestive process which virtually guarantees toxic build-up in the colon. The resulting toxins are then absorbed from the colon into the bloodstream, and carried back into every part of the body in a self-poisoning process known as "auto-intoxication".₃₂

Enzymes and Longevity

A clinical experiment was conducted on two groups of people showing the relationship between enzymes and the aging process. The first group ranged in age from 21 to 31 years, while the second group was aged 69 to 100. The younger group was found to have 30 times more amylase (starch enzyme) in their saliva than the elderly group. This is why younger people can tolerate a diet of white bread, pastries, fried foods, and candy while a similar diet causes rapid aging and chronic diseases in older groups.₃₃

Enzymes and Athletics

Enzymes are the missing link in sports nutrition. A double blind study of karate fighters was conducted using enzymes as a precaution before fighting. At the end of the testing period the enzyme group recovered from injuries in 7 days while the placebo group recovered in 16 days.₃₄

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FACTOR SEVEN FORMULATION
Two Capsules Equal:

Validation of Ingredients

BETAINE HCL is hydrochloric acid derived from beets. Hydrochloric acid (HCL) is our body's first line of defense against disease causing microbes. Low HCL levels open the possibility of food poisoning and dysbiosis (toxic bacteria) along the digestive tract.₁

Many individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are deficient in stomach acid and other digestive factors. Low levels of HCL were found in 32 percent of people tested with RA.₂

As we age the parietal cells in the stomach lining produce less hydrochloric acid. Half of all people over the age of 60 have hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid).₃

Supplementation with Betaine HCL with meals will aid in protein digestion and possibly reduce food sensitivities through improved digestion.₄

BROMELAIN, the protein digesting enzyme of the pine-apple, has been shown to be an effective anti-inflammatory agent in both clinical studies and experimental models.₅,₆

The proteolytic enzyme of bromelain has also been demonstrated effective in inhibiting platelet aggregation, improving angina pain, reducing blood pressure and in breaking down atherosclerotic plaques.₇,₈

The effect of orally administered bromelain on the reduction of swelling, bruising, healing time and pain following various injuries and surgical procedures has been demonstrated in several clinical studies.₉,₁₀

Bromelain enzyme appears indicated in the treatment of varicose veins. Vein walls are an important source of plasminogen activator, which promotes the breakdown of fibrin. Veins that have become varicosed have decreased levels of plasminogen activator. Bromelain acts in a similar manner to plasminogen activator to cause fibrin breakdown.₁₁

PAPAIN (vegetable pepsin) is a protease or protein-digesting enzyme from papaya which has been shown to digest wheat gluten and render it harmless in coeliac disease subjects.₁₂

Papain also exhibits anti-ulcer action while it helps relieve indigestion. A research team found that animals pretreated with papain were significantly more resistant to stress-induced ulcers than untreated animals.₁₃

AMYLASE, from aspergillus plants, digests carbohydrates (starches) into simple sugars (glycogen). This enzyme is vital as glycogen is the form in which glucose is stored in the body for energy. Without sufficient amylase enzyme, fatigue and lethargy set in and sugar craving increase. This imbalance may cause blood sugar levels to fluctuate.₁₄

An amylase deficiency may also stress the pancreas and induce pancreatic disorders as this organ must secrete pancreatic amylase into the small intestine to regulate maltose disaccharides (simple sugars). This may induce and influence the incidence of diabetes, high blood pressure, anemia, skin problems, kidney disease, and cancer.₁₅

LIPASE, from castor beans, aids pancreatic lipase in digesting dietary fats and breaking them down into fatty acids and glycerol. Chronic pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis are the most common causes of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency.₁₆

A study showed a small dose of lipase from plant sources was as effective as a 25 times larger dosage of conventional pancreatin in the treatment of malabsorption, malnutrition, and steatorrhea due to pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. Unlike pancreatin, plant enzyme lipase delivers enzyme activity in the broad PH range from 3 to 9 and safely digest fat in pancreatic insufficiency patients.₁₇

BANANA POWDER (concentrate) is high in fructoligo-saccharides (FOS). A study done in chickens showed that FOS prevented the growth of salmonella, a prevalent form of food poisoning in the United States.₁₈

Further, British researchers found that banana powder thickened the stomach lining, as opposed to aspirin and Tagamet, a commonly prescribed anti-ulcer medication, which actually thinned the stomach lining.₁₉

LAMINARIA, from brown kelp, is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and important trace elements such as iodine. This algae has been shown to possess numerous medicinal properties, including antibiotic, antiviral, antimicrobial, and antifungal.₂₀

LECITHIN (derived from soybeans), largely composed of the B vitamin choline, is needed by every living cell in the human body. Cell membranes, that regulate which nutrients may leave or enter the cell, are largely composed of lecithin. The protective sheaths surrounding the brain are also composed of lecithin.₂₁

Lecithin has been shown to make cholesterol more soluble, which aids in the reduction of gallstone formation.₂₂

Further, lecithin aids in the reduction of atherosclerosis by inhibiting platelet aggregation and in removal of cholesterol from tissue deposits.₂₃ This effect is seen only with the polyunsaturated form, such as that derived from soybeans, and not with the relatively saturated lecithin from eggs.

CHLOROPHYLL, a primary source of vitamin K, is "natures deodorant", and aids in cleansing the bloodstream.₂₄ It also possesses positive antibacterial action and is soothing to in-flamed mucous membranes.₂₅

L-CYSTINE is an important aid in the formation of skin and is important in detoxification. It assists in the supply of insulin to the pancreas, which is needed for assimilation of sugars and starches.₂₆

INDOLES, from cruciferous vegetables, together with ISO-FLAVONES and PHYTOSTEROLS, from beans, are phyto-chemicals incorporated into Factor Seven: Digestin from Titan's proprietary Biozyme-10 nutrient delivery system.

Indoles are powerful anti-carcinogens. Isoflavones inhibit estrogen from penetrating cell membranes in breast and ovarian tissue; thus may decrease the risk or incidence of cancer in these tissues. Phytosterols may inhibit some types of colon cancer.

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References

 

1. Lipski, E, Digestive Wellness, Keats Publishing, New Canaan, CT, 1996
2. Murray, M, Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Prima Publishing, 1991
3. Husebye, E, et al., Gut, vol 33, pp. 1331-7, Oct 1992
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475-83, 1986
5. Cohen, A, et al., Pennsylvania Medical Journal, vol 67, pp. 27-30, 1964
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8. Taussig, S, et al., "Bromelain: its use in prevention and treatment of
cardiovascular disease, J. Int. Ac. Prev. Med., vol VI, pp. 139-50, 1979
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13. Kramick, H, et al., Helv. Paediatr. Acta, vol 14, pp. 124-40, 1959
14. Haas, EM, Staying Healthy with Nutrition, Celestial Arts, Berkeley,
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15. Gray, GM, "Intestinal digestion of dietary carbohydrates", Annual
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17. Ibid
18. Lipski, E, Digestive Wellness, Keats Publishing, New Canaan, CT
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19. Carper, J, Food Pharmacy, Bantam Books, 1988
20. Balch, JF, et al., Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Avery Pub.
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21. Ibid
22. Tuzhilin, SA, et al., Am. J. of Gastroenterology, vol 65, p. 231, 1976
23. Brook, JG, et al., Biochem. Med. Metabol. Biol., vol 35, pp. 31-9, 1986
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Garden City Park, NY, 1990
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26. Haas, EM, Staying Healthy with Nutrition, Celestial Arts, Berkeley,
CA, pp. 48-9, 1992

 

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27. Lipski, E, Digestive Wellness, Keats Pub., New Canaan, CT, 1996
28. Ibid
29. Ibid
30. "Digestive Diseases in the United States", U.S. Health and Human
Services, Public Health Services, Pub. 94-1447, p. 19, May 1994
31. Martin, GJ, et al., Am. Journal of Pharmacy, pp. 194-7, 1957
32. Husebye, E, et al., Gut, pp. 1331-7, Oct 1992
33. Wilson, PD, Gerontologia, vol 19, pp. 72-125, 1973
34. Rathgeber, WF, South African Med Journal, vol 45, pp. 181-3, 1971

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