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They are highly regulated (very important to me as health professional): Has a food safety program based on hazard analysis critical control points (HACCP) which is regularly audited by AsureQuality (an internationally accredited authority owned by the New Zealand government), and a Risk Management Program (RMP) which is regularly audited by the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). Xtend-Life also abides by the US FDA’s cGMP (good manufacturing practices) code for dietary supplements.
These compliance programs enable them to rigorously control the quality of all raw ingredients and finished products to ensure that their products always achieve the highest standards possible.
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Cellulase is a collective term for enzymes that break down cellulose, which is a polysaccharide, or complex sugar. These enzymes are also effective against similar polysaccharides such as beta-D-glucans, hemicellulose and lichenin. The process of breaking cellulose into monosaccharaides, or simple sugars, is known scientifically as celluloysis. Cellolases often hydrolyze, or split, cellulose molecules at the 1,4-beta-D-glycosidic bonds that link the monosaccharaide molecules together in a cellulose molecule.
Cellulase is primarily produced by bacteria and fungi that feed on plants, since cellulose is a common structural component in plants. The ruminating chambers of herbivores often contain bacteria that produce cellulase. This arrangement allows the herbivores and bacteria to form a symbiotic relationship that benefits both life forms. Some species of termites are also able to digest cellulose in this manner.
Cellulases may be classified into five types depending on the type of reaction they catalyze. An endocellulase hydrolyzes internal bonds of cellulose, while an exocellulase breaks bonds at the end of the cellulose chain. Cellobiases hydrolyze cellulose into individual monosaccharides. Oxidative cellulases use radical reactions to break down cellulose, and cellulose phosphorylases break cellulose down with phosphates instead of water.
Bacteria often produce more multiple cellulases that form a complex supramolecule known as a cellulosome. This structure may contain all five types of cellulases, although only endocellulases and cellobiases actually hydrolyze 1,4-beta-D-glycosidic bonds.
Enzidase® TR4000 is a complex of food-grade cellulases that are derived from the fermentation of Trichoderma reesei, a species of filamentous fungus. This complex contains both endo-cellulases and exo-cellulases that directly attack cellulose, its oligomers and other derivatives of cellulose. Enzidase® TR4000 has a significant saccharifying effect on cellulose, meaning that it readily liberates glucose molecules. The prolonged hydrolysis of cellulose by this enzyme complex therefore produces substantial amounts of glucose.
The enzymatic activity of Enzidase® TR4000 may be expressed with two methods, including Viscometric Cellulase Units and CMCase units. It has an activity of 26,500 VCU per gram and 4,000 CMCase per gram. One VCU is the enzymatic activity needed to change the relative fluidity of a sodium carboxymethylcellulose substrate by one unit in five minutes. A CMCase unit is based on the enzymatic activity of a sodium carboxymethylcellulose substrate at a pH of 5.0 and temperature of 40 degrees Celsius.
Enzidase® TR4000 may be inactivated in an aqueous solution by heating it for a minimum period of time. A temperature of 80 degrees Celsius will inactivate this enzyme complex after about 30 minutes. A temperature 100 degrees Celsius will inactive Enzidase® TR4000 in about five minutes. These temperatures can be further reduced by adjusting the pH of the aqueous solution.
The physical state of cellulose has a dramatic effect on its susceptibility to cellulase. For example, crystalline forms of cellulose such as cotton and wood have the greatest resistance to hydrolysis. The techniques for making cellulose more susceptible to cellulose generally consist of decreasing its crystalline structure through chemical or mechanical means.
The ability of cellulase to break down cellulose, such as hemicellulose in bee pollen. Cellulase helps to support the body’s ability to manage healthy blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels as well as antioxidant activity and digestive health.
An unhealthy blood sugar level is one of the most significant signs that you could benefit from cellulase. You may also need cellulase if you have an unhealthy cholesterol profile. Additional indications that you should take cellulase include the inadequate absorption of nutrients from carbohydrates, especially with vegetarians.
Some age-related conditions caused by free radicals may also benefit from cellulase, especially those that affect the gastrointestinal system.
Lipase - A lipase is any enzyme that helps to hydrolyze fats. They perform many essential biological roles such as the digestion, transportation and processing of fats.
Amylase - Amylase is an enzyme that helps to hydrolyze starch into sugar. It is typically included in health supplements to augment the body’s natural supply of amylase that’s produced by the pancreas and salivary glands.
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Here are the Xtend Life health supplements that I personally use since 2014 and reviewed that I know will improve your health results.
Total Balance Men's Premium (review here)
Omega 3 Fish Oil QH Ultra (review here)
Kiwi Klenz (review here)
Garcinia Cambogia + Green Coffee Bean
Lipi Rite (review here)
Natural Energy Bee Pollen (review here)
See all the Xtend Life Supplements Nigel Take
Green Lipped Mussel Powder (read review)
Joints & anti inflammation
Neuro Natural Recall (read review)
Brain & memory booster
Neuro Natural Serenity (read review)
Brain & mood booster
Neuro Natural Sleep (read review)
Improves sleep quality
Neuro Natural General (read review)
Brain & memory booster
Male Rejuvenator (read review)
Aids sex & prostate health
Female Rejuvenator (read review)
Boosts female sexual health
Natural Energy with NZ Bee Pollen (read review)
Ups energy & alertness
Kiwi-Klenz (read review)
Aids nutrient absorption & digestive health
Immu-Stay (read review)
Boosts immunity defence
Lipi-Rite (read review)
Manage high cholesterol
Not Just Joints (read review)
Joints & arthritis support
Systemic Care (read review)
Diabetes health support
Bone-Support (read review)
Aids bone strength & health
Cardio-Support (read review)
Boosts heart health
Garcinia Cambogia & Green Coffee Bean (read review)
Weight loss supplement
Zupafood Elite (read review)
Libido, immunity & energy
Zupafood Greenz (read review)
Detox, immunity & liver
Zupafood for Skin (read review)
Glutathione, marine collagen & elastin
Prostate-Support (read review)
Prostate & sexual health, better sleep
Men's Foaming Facial Cleanser (read review)
With natural Kiwifruit & Manuka Honey
Men's Exfoliating Scrub (read review)
Removes dead skin cells & refine pores
Men's Facial Fluid (read more)
Repairs, restores & soothes
Men's Eye Serum (read review)
Energizes, hydrates & firms tired eyes
Men's Body Lotion (read review)
Moisturizes & improves skin elasticity
Men's Hydrating Mask (read review)
Invigorates & deep hydration
Men's Cleansing Mask (read review)
Purge impurities & refines skin
Women's Nourishing Hand Cream (read review)
Protects, moisturizes & soothes skin
Women's Exfoliating Scrub (read review)
Refines & renews skin
Women's Day Cream (review here)
Moisturizing & anti aging
Women's Day Cream + Natural Whitening (read review)
Whitens, reduces fine lines & reduces wrinkles
Women's Night Cream (read review)
Omega 3 & 6 anti oxidant skin renewing moisturizer
Women's Sheer Day And Night Cream (read review)
Softens, anti wrinkle & hydrates
Women's Eye Serum (read review)
Energizes, firms and hydrates tired eyes
Women's Body Lotion (read review)
Soothes, anti oxidant & hydration
Women's Hydrating Mask (read review)
Invigorates & hydrates
Women's Cleansing Mask (read review)
Renews, supports & invigorates skin
Women's Foaming Facial Cleanser (read review)
With natural Kiwifruit & Manuka Honey
Total Balance Men's Premium (read review)
Comprehensive cellular multi vitamins
Total Balance Women's Premium (read review)
Comprehensive cellular multi vitamins
Total Balance Unisex Premium (read review)
Comprehensive cellular multi vitamins
Total Balance Children's (read review)
For healthy development, immunity & learning
Multi-Xtra (read review)
48 bio available nutrients for cellular health
Omega 3 DHA Fish Oil Premium (read review)
Helps mood, heart, cholesterol & sleep
Omega 3 DHA Fish Oil (read review)
Aids joints, heart, cholesterol & sleep
Omega 3 / QH Ultra CoQ10-Ubiquinol (read review)
Cardiovascular health, anti cholesterol & energy
Omega 3 / DHA Mini (read review)
Easier for children to swallow; aids brain, memory & learning