FODZYME

FODZYME, an enzyme supplement against FODMAP discomfort

FODZYME is a company that sells a tasteless enzyme powder supplement formulated to break down FODMAPs, natural carbohydrates found in foods such as wheat, garlic, onion, legumes, and dairy. The company was founded by a person with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and presents its product as the first enzyme supplement of its kind. The product was developed by Harvard-trained scientists, according to the company's own information.

Foods the product addresses

The catalog details the foods the supplement acts on and the indicated method of use for each:

• Wheat bread: can be high in fructans and medium in GOS FODMAPs. The instruction is to add a full dose of FODZYME on the first bite and chew.
• Onion: can be high in fructans and medium in GOS. The instruction is to sprinkle FODZYME directly on the meal and mix.
• Garlic: can be high in fructans. The instruction is to sprinkle directly on the meal and mix.
• Legumes: can be high in fructans and high in GOS. The instruction is to sprinkle directly on the meal and mix.
• Wheat pasta: can be high in fructans and medium in GOS. The instruction is to add a full dose on the first bite and chew.
• Cheese: can be high in lactose. The instruction is to sprinkle directly on the meal and mix.

Approach compared with elimination diets

The company presents its approach as an alternative to the usual approach of eliminating high-FODMAP foods, which it describes as restrictive, confusing, and difficult to maintain over time. It notes that avoidance means giving up meals and social occasions, and maintains that its product, based on novel enzymes with a patent pending, allows for a wider variety of foods without giving them up.

Format, guarantee, and shipping

The product is presented as a tasteless powder that can be added to any food. The company offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and the starting price listed on the site is $65. Shipping is free in the United States and the product is eligible for HSA/FSA accounts. The website shows a counter of more than 15 million meals treated with the product.

Resources and audiences

In addition to the store, the site includes a resources section with a FODMAP scanner and a specific section for clinical professionals. The company also has a collaboration program with clinicians, editors, and influencers, and a help center for customers.

International reach

The store operates with a country and region selector and shows prices in various currencies, including the US dollar, Canadian dollar, pound sterling, euro, Australian dollar, and New Zealand dollar, among others. The advertised free shipping is limited to the United States.