GluteGuard is a commercially available tablet, containing the enzyme caricain which may break down gluten, a protein contained in wheat, rye, barley and oats. A (life long) gluten free diet is the primary prescription for individuals with coeliac disease and those with gluten insensitivity. However, sometimes these individuals may be inadvertently exposed to gluten, resulting in uncomfortable intestinal symptoms. This is where GluteGuard is claimed to benefit, taken just before a meal that may contain gluten to reduce the potential for symptoms.

As the caricain enzyme isn’t a supplement ingredient, GluteGuard tablets aren’t technically a supplement. Therefore, Caricain (or the commercially available GluteGuard product) is not listed on the AIS Supplement Framework.

GluteGuard is batch tested for banned substances, and hence safe for you to use. Please contact GluteGuard direct for assistance accessing batch details and certificates.  For specific guidance on following a gluten free diet or the potential use of GluteGuard, reach out to your doctor or sports dietitian.

Fodzyme is a combination of enzymes which are used by our guts to digest certain carbohydrate components which can, in some individuals, cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating and pain. It is manufactured in the USA, and the safety of this manufacturing environment from a ‘limiting risk’ is uncertain. Therefore, we do NOT recommend the use of Fodzyme by athletes who are likely to be tested for banned substances.