Enzymes are biological catalysts: they speed up certain chemical reactions without being consumed themselves. Many enzymes consist of proteins and are specialised in certain starting substances.
With digestive enzymes, substrate specificity plays a special role. Proteases, for example, split bonds in proteins, while other groups of enzymes act on carbohydrates or fats. The activity of enzymes is often stated in standardised units rather than just in milligrams.
Enzymes are often named after their respective substrate. The ending "-ase" often indicates an enzyme function; lactase, proteases or amylases, for example, act on different classes of substances. The composition of an enzyme complex can therefore only be assessed on the basis of the individual enzymes it contains.
A look at the form of raw material used reveals further special features. In addition to the amount of 100 mg, Fairvital states 2000 FU fibrinolytic units per tablet. This makes the enzyme activity clear and easy to follow.
In the Fairvital product Nattokinase 100mg, the formula shows the form and amount of the ingredients used. According to the list of ingredients, these include nattokinase (from fermented soya, non-GMO). The composition table states 100 mg of nattokinase (2000 FU*, fibrinolytic activity) per tablet. The pack contains 90 tablets.
