Over-the-counter enzyme supplements are rising in popularity, despite a lack of scientific evidence to support many of the advertised benefits. Brent Bauer, M.D., director of the Mayo Clinic Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program and co-author of an article in the medical journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings on over-the-counter enzyme supplements, explains what they are, describes their pros and cons and offers tips for consumers interested in trying them. For more information, see the Mayo Clinic News Network.
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