Do digestive enzyme supplements contain MSG?
No. Enzymes are used to make MSG, but not the ones we use for digestion. Q: My son’s blood test for electrolytes showed a low BUN score. My research indicates this means a diet low in protein. Yet, my son eats a lot of protein. Can an enzyme product for proteins help him? A: Yes, it could help. Since protein is the only source of nitrogen (and BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen), the proteases would make amino acids more available. Q: Another company told me the enzyme bromelain isn’t useful for digestion because it isn’t activitated until it reaches high temperatures. Is this true? A: Bromelain is a great enzyme for digestive use. Contrary to what you heard, bromelain does not require higher temperatures to be activated. Anyone who has really studied enzymes should know that most all enzymes work faster at warmer temperatures, up to a certain point, usually around 140 degrees F. You can actually tell how well bromelain works by mixing raw pineapple chunks into liquid Jello. You will f
