We’ve all seen it before: The dietary supplement shunned today for its illness-causing attributes is the same supplement hailed just last year for its proven disease-prevention properties.

Several supplements have fallen casualty to bad press following months, or even years, of positive news. Some of the latest victims include vitamin E and probiotics.

In many cases, a poorly designed study might actually lead to less-than-desirable trial results for dietary supplements, according to a late February story from foodnavigator.com. Oftentimes, supplements are tested as if they were drugs, when in fact they might function in very different ways.

The truth is, more than 65% of U.S. adults place their confidence in dietary supplements. In all, the supplement industry is worth more than $22 billion, according to an MSNBC story.

Enzyme-based nutritional supplements can offer support for a variety of health conditions, and they are excellent for preventive care. Unlike many pharmaceuticals, enzyme supplements enhance health without the risk of serious side effects.

Digestive products in the WellZymes™ line, for example, can help the body break down and better absorb essential nutrients, while an increase in metabolic energy can help strengthen immune function. Products such as WellZymes™ Antioxidant, as well as many other enzyme-based systemic products, contain enzymes that help the body assimilate nutrients, which in turn can promote natural healing and aid in health maintenance.

This entry was posted on Monday, March 3rd, 2008 at 11:33 pm and is filed under Enzyme Supplements, Digestion, Enzymes.

Tags: Dietary supplements, preventive care, digestive enzymes, antioxidants