How should enzymes be measured and listed in the Supplement Facts box?
OHS does not use milligram weight as a measure of enzyme activity; instead, all of the enzymes in OHS’ products are identified by activity units as determined by methods of the Food Chemical Codex (FCC). Here is an example why this is important: Company A sells a capsule with 500 mg of an enzyme that tests 50,000 FCC units/mg. Company B sells a capsule with 500 mg of an enzyme that tests 2,000 FCC units/mg. With only the weight listed on the label, the consumer is misled to think that the products are the same even though the activities of these enzyme products are drastically different. The weight amount listed in a product does not guarantee activity; therefore, when reading product labels look for activity units listed in the supplement box.
OHS does not use milligram weight as a measure of enzyme activity; instead, all of the enzymes in OHS’ products are identified by activity units as determined by methods of the Food Chemical Codex (FCC). Here is an example why this is important: Company A sells a capsule with 500 mg of an enzyme that tests 50,000 FCC units/mg. Company B sells a capsule with 500 mg of an enzyme that tests 2,000 FCC units/mg. With only the weight listed on the label, the consumer is misled to think that the products are the same even though the activities of these enzyme products are drastically different. The weight amount listed in a product does not guarantee activity; therefore, when reading product labels look for activity units listed in the supplement box. FCC Units used by OHS Amylase DU (Alpha-amylase Dextrinizing Units) Protease I HUT (Hemoglobin Unit Tyrosine based) Protease II PU (Protease Unit) Peptidase SEU (Specialty Enzyme Unit*) Lipase LU (Lipase Unit) Invertase InvU (Invertase Activity
