Efficacy of Two Enzyme Cocktails in Healthy Adults

Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Two Enzyme Cocktails in Healthy Adults With Subclinical Mild to Moderate Gastrointestinal Complaints

The goal of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of two enzyme cocktails in healthy adults with mild to moderate gastrointestinal discomfort. The main question aims to answer whether a 4-week administration of an enzyme cocktail can improve how the participant feels about their gut health. This is done by completing a weekly questionnaire, and the results are compared between the 4 weeks the participants are on a placebo and the 4 weeks the participants are on the enzyme cocktail. Participants will also provide a stool sample at the start and end of each treatment. Stool samples will collected and stored in case further microbiome analysis is warranted.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of a serious congenital anomaly or chronic medical condition that would contraindicate participation, including history of major gastrointestinal surgery, chronic gastrointestinal illness, abnormal intestinal anatomy or significant abdominal disorder
• Having taken oral antibiotics in the previous 3-months or if they start antibiotics during the study
• Currently or having taken a prebiotic, probiotic, or digestive enzyme supplement in the previous 3-months
• Currently consuming 1 or more servings of fermented foods or yogurt on a daily basis
• Doctor diagnosed chronic disease (i.e. Diabetes, Cardiovascular, etc.)
• Doctor diagnosed immunodeficiency
• Current use of doctor prescribed immunosuppressive agents (corticosteroids, methotrexate, etc.)
• Pregnancy, 6 months postpartum period, or current breastfeeding
• Women of childbearing age planning pregnancy during the course of the study