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Similase,
90 capsules,
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Similase®
Integrative Therapies, Inc.
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Similase
180 capsules
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| Plant Enzymes: |
525
mg
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Protease I, II, III, IV
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30,000
USP |
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Amylase
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55,000
USP
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| Cellulase FCC I, II; (pH 4.5) |
350
CU
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Lipase I, II
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2,100 LU 970 LU |
| Phytase, Phytic Acid (pH 6.0) |
1.7
PU
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| Lactase I, II; FCC III (pH 4.5) |
1,600
LacU
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| Sucrase (Invertase); FCC IV (pH 4.6) |
300
INVU
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| Maltase (Malt Diastase); FCC IV (pH 4.6) |
32,100
DP
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Similase is a high potency plant source digestive enzyme supplement that is bioactive or available in a wide range of pH environments, such as is found in the stomach, small intestines and colon. It is active in the pH range (acid/base range) of 2-12.
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Symptoms of animals that might indicate a need for digestive enzymes include:
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Rationale:
The body's digestive system evolved with (and expects to have) plant enzymes available to aid itself with digestion. Cooking at temperatures of even only 118oF will inactivate the natural plant enzymes found in food. The body must then produce more digestive enzymes or fail to digest food properly. Beneficial bacteria will also aid in enzymatic digestion. Pancreatic enzymes are only active in an acidic environment, which may not always be present in the intestinal tract.
Plant source digestive enzymes are often bioactive in a wide range of pH conditions (pH 3.0-9.0), making them more effective with patients with digestive problems. Plant source digestive enzymes can be added to the diet through the addition of raw foods or supplemented through one of the many different products available.
However, this issue is not so clear. Pancreatic enzymes (i.e. animal source) are the major source of digestion for the body. Pancreatic enzyme supplements often work more effectively, but cost much more. In cases of poor digestion, even though most of the pancreatic enzymes are inactivated in the stomach, they can be used to "predigest" the food by mixing them with the food for a few minutes prior to feeding.
It is reasonable to consider using either enzyme supplement, and switching if one is not working as well as the other.
| Plant source digestive enzymes can be given with meals to help with food digestion. With other patients, it is more effective to give enzymes between meals to help cleans and detoxify the gastrointestinal system. |
Wellvet.com offers a pancreatic enzyme product as well, Dipan 9. Click here to read about Dipan 9.
Symptoms of animals that might indicate a need for digestive enzymes include:
- Intestinal gas
- Voluminous stools
- Undigested food in the feces
- Hairballs in rabbits
- Food remaining
in the stomach for prolonged periods of time
- The dog or cat that vomits some food in the morning after last nights meal
- Allergies often improve with enzyme supplementation
- It is possible that the incidence of many types of cancer will be decreased through the use of digestive enzymes
Digestive enzymes can be given with meals to help with food digestion. With other patients, it is more effective to give enzymes between meals to help cleans and detoxify the gastrointestinal system.
Dosage:
Cats:
- 1/4 capsule per meal
Dogs:
- 1/2-2 capsules per meal
Birds
- 1/32 capsule per meal
- 1 capsule in 1 cup of soft foods
Ferrets:
- 1/8 capsule per meal
Rabbits:
- 1/4 capsule with or between meals two to three times daily