"I often recommend Systemic Proteolytic Enzymes to my clients who are dealing with chronic inflammatory conditions like endometriosis or those recovering from surgery or injury. Their ability to help break down excess proteins and reduce inflammation makes them a valuable tool for supporting healing and overall well-being."
Jane Mostowfi, DipNT, mBANT, rCNHC
Jane Mostowfi, DipNT, mBANT, rCNHC
Time Health's Nutritional Therapist

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the product have a strong smell?

The distinctive smell is mainly associated with bromelain, a naturally derived enzyme obtained from pineapple. Natural enzyme ingredients can have a noticeable aroma that some people find unpleasant, and this does not normally indicate that the product has deteriorated.

The smell may vary slightly between batches because ingredients of natural origin can differ in aroma.

Why should I take it at least one hour before eating?

This product is intended to be taken on an empty stomach, away from food. Taking it at least one hour before eating helps minimise the enzymes’ interaction with proteins contained in a meal.

Follow the directions on the product label. Where appropriate, it may also be taken several hours after a meal, once the stomach is relatively empty.

How many milligrams of enzymes does each capsule contain?

Enzyme strength is more meaningfully expressed using activity units, rather than milligrams alone.

Milligrams measure the physical weight of an ingredient. They do not indicate how actively an enzyme performs. Two enzyme ingredients of the same weight can have very different activity levels depending on their concentration, source and manufacturing specification.

For this reason, the enzymes are measured in recognised activity units such as HUT, GDU, FU, TU, SKB and FIP.


  • HUT measures protease activity.
  • GDU measures bromelain activity.
  • FU measures nattokinase activity.
  • TU measures papain activity.
  • SKB measures amylase activity.
  • FIP measures lipase activity.
  • U is an activity unit used for catalase.

Is the formula vegan?

Yes. The formula is 100% vegan. Its enzymes are sourced from pineapple, papaya, fungi and fermented soya, and the capsule shell is made from tapioca-derived pullulan.

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Sarah B. (United Kingdom)

My digestion always feels so much more relaxed after taking the systemic proteolytic enzymes complex.

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Anonymous (United Kingdom)

Not really sure yet what I think..Am just starting a 3 week break from taking them..watch this space!

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Julie (United Kingdom)

I found out about these capsules when I'd been to see a knee specialist and was told the only thing I could be offered were 2 knee replacements. After reading up the possible pitfalls of surgery I decided I'd try every supplement I could find which had good evidence that it helped and came across these enzymes. I was having awful pain and on high doses of opioid meds, needing to use a crutch for walking, unable to bend my knees much, and being kept awake at night with the pain. I was amazed that after 3 days I could suddenly bend my knee,within a week I didn't need the crutch ,now I'm 5 weeks in and can climb stairs with both legs, sleep with no pain,and don't need the heavy knee braces I was using. I've cancelled the knee replacement surgery for now after the surgeon saw me again and will carry on with these for as long as I get relief.
Thank you so much ,I am amazed ,I have recommended them to endless people and hope they get as much relief as I have.

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CHERYL

I was put on naproxen by my doctor and I desperately wanted to stop taking them. Having had knee surgery and with the beginnings of osteoarthritis in my knees l wanted a better way to control pain and mobility issues. I have to say that I have been able to stop taking naproxen completely since I have been using these - I also eat (daily) a food that I saw an orthopedist recommend for bones- I am now able to walk my dogs for hours every day and 90% of pain has gone. I can’t recommend these tablets enough and will continue taking them

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Bronwen

Seems to help with really bad cramp in the legs.also with pain/inflammation from a broken back.

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Abdul

I have stage 4 prostate cancer. I have to take morphine to help with pain .I started taking systemic enzyme 3 time a day on empty stomach. It help me to take reduced
Morphine. Morphine causes constipation. So taking lower dose of morphine is helpful

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T

I've had SIBO for probably over 20 years - whilst my bloating is still noticeable, i have noticed a real difference taking 2 in the morning 90 mins before food and a lighter feeling stomach- the biggest impact has been that I have more energy - so i will continue to take these, and probably increase the dose to try and relieve constipation. Impressed so far.

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david

cured my sinus, waking up blocked, could not speak, taking one capsule before food, first thing in the morning

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Sarah B.

My gut always feels better when I take these, especially if I know I am going to have a naughty treat.

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Janice

I would absolutely recommend these amazing supplements. The change was gradual but as someone with EDS I had pain in just about every joint and also plantar fasciitis. I also was having a lot of breathlessness. Over a couple of months of taking these I realised that I wasn't having as much trouble climbing my stairs or walking and I was able to get out of bed without having pain in my k eyes, back and feet. I take a few supplements and wasn't sure which ones were helping so stopped taking them one at a time. I soon found out that it was thesevsystemic proteolytic enzymes which had been helping as after a couple of weeks without them all the pains and breathlessness returned. I quickly ordered more and after a couple of weeks the pains are starting to ease again. I won't be going without these again.

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Ruth W.

I think it has helped my digestion although I am often constipated whereas before I often had diarrhoea. But I am also taking it for extensive arthritis and may have a ight reduction in pain levels. It's early days to judge.

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Katharine T.
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I suffer from arthritis and the pain can be awful. I was seeing a chiropractor and he recommend these pills, which he has been taking for 15 years. I sent for them from Time Health, and I’m so glad I did. They really help. I wouldn’t be without them now.

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Alexander N.
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Hae been taking these for a few days now,
and feel a subtle 'relief' in my joints.
Very good product.
Thank you.

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Katharine T.
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I was advised to take these by my chiropractor who was treating me during a severe flare up of osteoarthritis. I have been taking them for 2 months and can see an improvement in my joints.

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Nilofer A.
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I’m not sure if they are having a positive effect where I feel my arthritic pain has reduced noticeably.

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Kevin S.
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Improved packaging over pouch for personal storage.

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Caroline B.
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I suffer with arthritis in my hands and knees so taking these capsules helps to break down the inflammation in the body. I find my joints feel more comfortable as a result of these enzymes. To find out if they make a difference I have stopped taking these for a week and found my joints were definitely more stiff and uncomfortable, so they definitely work for me.

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ANTONIO S.P.
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I can't stop sharing the effect this product has had on my life, with family and friends, I started taking it in early September and in no time everything changed, the inflammation in my left knee, the pain there and the pain in other parts of my body have all disappeared, I have not taken any anti-inflammatories or painkillers, which I took daily, including one containing opioids, which I have been prescribed to take when the pain was at its worst. I can't express enough gratitude for this, which is truly what I call a nutrient that the body needs at my age, so I pray that this reaches other people and they can try it to see if it works for them like it did for me. Please, if you are reading this review, don't hesitate to try it. How systemic proteolytic enzymes work is something that everyone should know, I pray for it.

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Hope C.
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I take one capsule before bed. I no longer have hip pain in the morning. Amazing. Thank you.

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Ash A.
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This capsules are fantastic it helps your whole body also gives you a lot of energy / strength so you can manage to do your daily activity ,it also helps you for your knees and walking .
I am really impressed with this capsules I would definitely recommend and it doesn’t have any side effects.

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Patricia H.
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Absolutely great. It has taken me a long pain filled arthritic time to get around to ordering these enzymes mainly because of the lengthy adverts by other companies. I was suspicious. In the end I ordered them. After one day I thought am I dreaming or has the pain reduced. After 3 days I was so much better,less pain,more mobile.I have got my doctor looking them up.

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Sarah R.
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It took about 1 month for me to see a subtle difference in my arthritis pain, which had stopped me sleeping, by month 3 I have only minimal pain, I am delighted, thank you.

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Lee D.
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After taking these for a couple of weeks I have noticed hands not as swollen and knees not aching as much.

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Susan W.
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These capsules have it all - and do it all! I’ve tried many different digestive enzymes over the years but I must say that this product really hits the mark for me. I’ll be continuing to use them, as and when necessary. Thank you, Time Health - another great supplement that makes life better!

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Julie P.
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The supplements have done wonders for the overall pain in my joints. A friend I trust recommended them as he found them very helpful too. I’m very pleased.

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steph b.
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Great experience, arrived very quickly. will be using again

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Sarah P.
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I found this really helpful, quality product, and I will definitely buy again.

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ANTONIO S.P.
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For me this has been a blessing, something I cannot describe. It all started with something similar in the USA that caught my attention. For the first time in my life I found this knowledge about how proteolytic enzymes work and I thought about looking for something similar in the UK to try it out. I found something very similar at TIME HEALTH, so I decided to order. I started taking it and in one week the change was incredible. The inflammation and pain in one of my knees disappeared almost completely, as well as the pain I had in other joints, and I feel very, very good in general. I have not needed to take any anti-inflammatories, and not to mention that sometimes I needed an opioid that was prescribed to me in case of severe pain. I stopped using the walking sticks that I needed to walk with confidence. I hope it works for other people as it did for me. I have not stopped sharing it with friends who are sharing at our age, in our seventies, almost the same situations. This is definitely an excellent product. I don't have enough words to express my gratitude for this blessing at this point in my life. It changed my life. Thank you.

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Rosemary H.
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This enzyme has help improve my mobility by reducing the inflammation in my arthritic joints. I would highly recommend it.

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Paul K.
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Been taking these for 6 months, digestion improved and back aches disappeared! A game changer for me.