NOW Foods Optimal Digestive System 90 Veg Capsules

NOW® Optimal Digestive System offers a full-spectrum vegan enzyme blend (BioCore® Optimum) that aids in the digestion of most foods — including notoriously hard-to-digest beans and cruciferous vegetables like cabbage and broccoli, thanks to alpha-galactosidase.* Taken with meals, it helps maximize food utilization by breaking down protein, carbohydrate and fat plus the fibers that commonly cause gas and bloating.* A great everyday enzyme for people who love beans and veggies but not the after-effects.*

About the key ingredients

• BioCore® Optimum Enzyme Blend (with Alpha-Galactosidase): A full-spectrum vegan enzyme blend that breaks down protein, carbohydrate and fat plus the hard-to-digest fibers in beans and cruciferous vegetables (via alpha-galactosidase) that cause gas and bloating.*
• Other ingredients: A plant-based hypromellose (cellulose) capsule with minimal flow agents — no unnecessary fillers.

Who it's for

Optimal Digestive System suits adults who want broad enzyme support and specifically struggle with gas and bloating from beans and cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, broccoli).* It appeals to bean- and veggie-lovers and anyone wanting full food utilization with less post-meal discomfort.*

Suggested use

Take 2 capsules with or before each meal.

Quality & certifications

• Family Owned Since 1968
• GMP Quality Assured
• Made in the USA
• UL Dietary Supplement Certified
• Keto-Friendly
• Kosher
• Vegan

Frequently asked questions

What do digestive enzymes do?
Digestive enzymes help break down the food you eat so nutrients are more available to the body.* This formula provides a full-spectrum vegan blend including alpha-galactosidase, which specifically helps digest the fibers in beans and cruciferous vegetables that cause gas. The body's own enzyme production can decline with age, which is why supplemental enzymes are popular for comfortable digestion.*

When should I take them?
Take them with or before meals, so the enzymes are present as food is digested. Follow the serving size on the label.*

Are they vegetarian?
Many NOW® enzyme formulas use microbial (fungal) enzymes suitable for vegetarians, while some (like pancreatin or ox bile) are animal-sourced — check the label. The plant/microbial formulas are vegan-friendly.*

Cautions & interactions

Digestive enzymes are generally well tolerated. Talk to your doctor before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a medical condition. If a formula contains bromelain or papain, avoid it with a pineapple or papaya allergy, and check with your doctor if you take blood thinners. Keep out of reach of children.

Allergen information: Not manufactured with milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Caution: For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.