Houston Enzymes, No-Fenol, Supports Digestion of Polyphenolic Foods, 90 Capsules

Houston Enzymes No-Fenol

• Digestive Enzyme Blend.
• Supports Digestion of Polyphenolic Foods: Fruits, Vegetables, Coffee & Tea, Nuts & Seeds.
• Dietary Supplement.

Improves the breakdown of fruits and vegetables.

• Helps support availability of polyphenols from foods.
• Partially breaks down fiber during digestion, allowing incorporation into stool.
• Contains cellulose and medium-chain triglyceride powder for dust control of the enzyme powder.

No-Fenol was developed by Dr. Devin Houston, Founder and CEO of Houston Enzymes, in response to requests for a product that would support the digestion of fruits and vegetables, especially those high in polyphenolic compounds.

No-Fenol helps digestion by supporting the breakdown of the fibrous plant cell walls of fruits and vegetables, allowing the polyphenols and other cell nutrients to be released during digestion.

All plants contain some amount of polyphenolic compounds (sometimes called "phenols"). The polyphenol structure itself is found everywhere in nature, and is essential to many of life's processes. Some individuals have difficulty in the processing of foods high in polyphenolic compounds.

Polyphenols are important compounds used by gut bacteria. The research literature indicates that some polyphenols, when produced in the plant, are modified by the addition of carbohydrate groups to their structures, which may inhibit their availability for absorption. Enzymes, such as alpha-glucosidases, found in gut bacteria can de-glycosylate the polyphenols (remove the carbohydrate group) which then supports absorption of the compound.

The enzyme xylanase is the major component of No-Fenol, and is an enzyme used to breakdown the structural components of plant cell walls, which are primarily complex carbohydrates. Xylanase is used in the juice industry to extract more juice from fruit pulp fibers.

The enzymes in No Fenol offer support for digestive issues caused by:

• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Coffee
• Tea
• Nuts
• Seeds
• Other Foods High in Polyphenols

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 90
Amount Per Serving % DV
Enzyme Blend: 207 mg *
Xylanase 25,000 XU *
Galactomannanase (AN) 340 GU *
*Daily value (DV) not established.

Other Ingredients: Capsule (cellulose and water), microcrystalline cellulose and medium chain triglyceride powder.

Suggested Use:
A dose of 1 capsule usually suffices for most meals, but not necessarily with every meal. Some have found satisfactory results with once or twice per day dosing, indicating that optimal dosing may be dependent upon many factors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take No-Fenol with my medications?
No-Fenol can be taken with most medications. However, caution should be exercised when using sustained-release medications that use cellulose as part of the time-release mechanism, as it may affect dosing. It should be noted that no study has yet been carried out to detemine whether this action actually occurs.

Will taking oral enzymes cause my pancreas to stop making enzymes?
No. Studies have shown little or no effect of oral enzymes on pancreatic enzyme production. The pancreas enzyme production is not regulated by a feedback system, and has no way of determining whether you are taking oral enzymes.

What is the dosing for No-Fenol?
No one dose is suitable for all. Dosing is not calculated based on age or body weight, but by how much is eaten in any one meal. Large meals or meals with foods that may not be well-tolerated, may require higher levels of enzyme. We encourage some experimentation to find the amount that works best for you. A dose of 1/2 to 1 capsule per meal seems to be fine for most, and we recommend a limit of 3 capsules taken at any one time.