About Arthur Andrew Medical

Arthur Andrew Medical's enzymes come from microbial sources (such as Aspergillus oryzae and Bacillus subtilis) and from plants (such as papain from papaya and bromelain from pineapple), not from animal pancreatic tissue. Many formulas come in Acid Armor™ capsules: plant-based capsules that are resistant to stomach acid. The brand works with its own, often broadly composed formulas and states enzyme activity in standard units, such as FU (nattokinase), SPU (serrapeptase), HUT (protease), ALU (lactase) and FIP (lipase).

Enzymes are being studied in relation to the digestion of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and fibre and – for systemic enzymes – around themes such as blood vessels and recovery after exertion. Read more about the individual enzymes on the pages nattokinase, serrapeptase and digestive enzymes.

Arthur Andrew Medical at Plenthera

Systemic enzymes

• Neprinol AFD® (90, 150 and 300 capsules): enzyme complex of 500 mg per capsule with nattokinase, serrapeptase, proteases, lipase, papain and bromelain, complemented by coenzyme Q10, amla and rutin. Vegetarian.
• Serrétia® (90 and 180 capsules): pure serrapeptase, 250,000 SPU per 2 capsules, in Acid Armor™ capsules. Vegetarian.
• Nattovéna® (90 and 180 capsules): nattokinase with 4,000 FU per capsule, without further additives.

Digestive enzymes

• Devigest ADS® (180 capsules): broad spectrum with DPP-IV peptidase, lactase (2,000 ALU), alpha-galactosidase, proteases (50,000 HUT), amylase, lipase, cellulase and more, per 2 capsules.
• Aminolase TPA® (90 capsules): acid-stable protease blend of 250 mg per capsule, for protein-rich meals and protein shakes.
• Lipagest® (90 and 180 capsules): three microbial lipases, together 20,000 FIP per capsule.
• FODMAP DPE® (180 capsules): twelve enzymes (532 mg) plus 2 billion spore-forming cultures (Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus clausii) per 2 capsules.

Live cultures

• Syntol AMD® (360 capsules): 13.6 billion CFU of live cultures, isomalto-oligosaccharide (dietary fibre) and an enzyme complex including cellulase and hemicellulase, per 4 capsules.
• Floraphage® (90 capsules): a bacteriophage (1,000,000 PFU per capsule).

Vitamins and minerals

• Mag3 Ultra® (90 and 180 capsules): three forms of magnesium (Sucrosomial® magnesium oxide, magnesium bisglycinate and magnesium taurate), together 210 mg magnesium per 3 capsules, with potassium and vitamin C. Magnesium contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function. Magnesium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• KD Ultra® (90 capsules): 62.5 µg vitamin D3 from lichen, vitamin K1 (100 µg) and vitamin K2 as MK-4 (1,500 µg), MK-7 (110 µg) and MK-6, per capsule. Certified vegan. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.

Many products are also available as a value pack. We also still sell, while stocks last, a few discontinued products, such as the animal enzyme formulas Neprofin AVF® and Novequin DPF® and the skin cream Proféria®.

How do you use Arthur Andrew Medical?

1. Systemic enzymes (Neprinol AFD, Serrétia, Nattovéna): take them on an empty stomach with a full glass of water, preferably 30 minutes before or at least 2 hours after a meal. The dosage is stated on the label of each product.
2. Digestive enzymes (Devigest ADS, Aminolase TPA, Lipagest, FODMAP DPE): take them just before or at the start of a meal. Aminolase TPA is dosed according to the label per 25 g protein.
3. Mag3 Ultra and KD Ultra: take them with a meal, according to the label.
4. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

If you use blood thinners, consult your doctor before using Neprinol AFD, Serrétia or Nattovéna. KD Ultra contains vitamin K: if you use coumarin-type anticoagulants (acenocoumarol, phenprocoumon), always consult your doctor or anticoagulation clinic first. If pregnant or breastfeeding: consult your doctor first. A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

What is Arthur Andrew Medical?

An American supplement brand from Scottsdale (Arizona), specialising in enzyme formulas from microbial and plant sources. Plent B.V., the company behind Plenthera, handles distribution.

Which Arthur Andrew Medical products does Plenthera stock?

Systemic enzymes (Neprinol AFD, Serrétia, Nattovéna), digestive enzymes (Devigest ADS, Aminolase TPA, Lipagest, FODMAP DPE), live cultures (Syntol AMD, Floraphage) and the vitamin and mineral formulas Mag3 Ultra and KD Ultra.

What is the difference between systemic enzymes and digestive enzymes?

Systemic enzymes such as Neprinol AFD, Serrétia and Nattovéna are taken on an empty stomach, between meals. Digestive enzymes such as Devigest ADS, Aminolase TPA and Lipagest are taken at the start of a meal, so that they are present in the digestive tract together with the food.

Are the products vegetarian?

The enzymes come from microbial and plant sources and are in plant-based capsules. Neprinol AFD and Serrétia are vegetarian, KD Ultra is certified vegan. If you have specific requirements, check the label of each product.

Can I use these products if I take blood thinners?

Not Neprinol AFD, Serrétia and Nattovéna without consulting your doctor. KD Ultra contains vitamin K; if you use coumarin-type anticoagulants (acenocoumarol, phenprocoumon), always consult your doctor or anticoagulation clinic first.

Where are the products made?

Arthur Andrew Medical develops and produces its formulas in the United States.

Combine with other categories

• Enzymes: all enzyme formulas, including from other brands.
• Live cultures: more formulas with live cultures.
• Magnesium: all forms of magnesium at a glance.
• Vitamin D: vitamin D3, also in combination with K2.

Sources

• Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 – list of authorised health claims.
• Arthur Andrew Medical product labels (Scottsdale, Arizona, US).