AIDP has achieved a Natural Product Number from Health Canada for Actazin, an extract sourced from New Zealand-grown green kiwi fruit. The ingredient is rich in bioactives including actinidin, a proteolytic enzyme that enhances protein digestion, supports gut motility, and promotes overall digestive health.

“We are delighted to receive this approval from Health Canada as this not only demonstrates the safety of Actazin, but also reinforces the strength of the science surrounding this ingredient,” said Mark Thurston, president AIDP, Inc. “As digestive health continues to be a key focus, Actazin is a natural and effective solution with a track record of commercial success,” he stated. Actazin, manufactured by New Zealand’s Anagenix Ltd. is exclusively distributed by AIDP Inc. in North America.

Actazin is authorized for use in natural health products with the following claims:

• Helps gently facilitate laxation
• Helps support healthy bowel function by promoting regularity
• Helps support protein digestion
• Source of proteolytic enzyme, actinidin
• Natural source of digestive enzymes from green kiwifruit
• Helps support digestive comfort
• Helps reduce abdominal discomfort (pain, flatulence, and bloating)
• Helps support healthy stool frequency/bowel movements
• Helps support healthy stool form/consistency
• Helps support/maintain healthy bowel function/habits
• Helps support the growth of healthy bacteria in the intestine/gut
• Digestive aid/enzyme that helps to digest proteins
• Source of (an) antioxidant(s)/Provides (an) antioxidant(s)
• Source of (an) antioxidant(s)/Provides (an) antioxidant(s) that help(s) fight/protect (cell) against/reduce oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused yb free radicals