Enzymes and Digestion
Your body needs the help of enzymes to break food down to a molecular level. If you eat too many cooked or processed foods, there may be a shortage of enzymes in your body. Supplementation or eating raw foods may help increase your enzyme levels.
Reduces Digestive Problems
A digestive supplement can help if you have symptoms of frequent gas, bloating, heartburn, abdominal cramping and/or bowel disorders. Supplementation can speed up the digestive process wherever it has problems. Also, as you get older, there is less enzyme production, which often leading to digestive problems.
Aids Glands in Breaking Down Food
Four glands assist in breaking down your food for proper digestion: salivary, pancreas, stomach and small intestine. If any of these glands do not have the proper amount of enzymes, they cannot do their part in digestion. Enzyme supplements aid in the proper mix of enzymes for each gland.
Breaks Down Fats, Carbohydrates and Proteins
The pancreas secretes juices that have enzymes in them to break down fat, carbs and proteins in food. The small intestine also aids in breaking these down. Enzyme supplements can help when the body is struggling to break down any of these foods.
Breaks Down Processed Foods
Enzymes are found naturally in plants and animals that form our diets. When we cook food or eat too much processed commercial foods, there are fewer enzymes available in the foods themselves, thus requiring enzyme supplementation.
Deficiencies
Since various enzymes in the body work together to aid in the digestion process, supplementation of a wide variety of enzymes can make up for any enzyme deficiencies in the body.
Nutrient Absorption
Without enzymes working properly, the absorption of nutrients and vitamins may be inhibited. Enzyme supplementation can help ensure that foods are broken down and their nutrients absorbed to get you the full benefit of the foods you consume.
