Digestive Enzymes
Digestive Support
Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body, making them essential for life. Without enzymes, most metabolic reactions would take much longer, and some might not occur at all under the mild conditions that are compatible with life. Enzymes can speed up reactions by over a million times, allowing reactions that would normally take years to occur in fractions of a second. Enzymes work by binding substrates at specific locations in their structure called active sites. The active site is shaped to fit the substrate, and the enzyme can change its shape to bind more tightly. Enzymes can then build up or break down the substrate to create a product. Enzymes are important in many ways, including: Digestion Enzymes in the saliva, stomach, small intestine, and pancreas break down food into nutrients that the body can use for growth and cell repair. Other bodily functions Enzymes help with breathing, building muscle, nerve function, and getting rid of toxins. Enzymes can be used in baking to improve the appearance and sensory characteristics of products, extend their shelf life, and make them healthier.
The body can stop producing enzymes or not release them properly due to a number of conditions, including:
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)
Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and oily stools.
Key ingredients: •Amylase enzyme – breaks down carbohydrates (ie. pastas, breads, cookies, bagels, oats) into simple sugars for energy •Protease and Peptidase enzymes – breaks down the various bonds in protein (ie meats, nuts, beans, seeds) into amino acids used for building blocks •Lipase enzyme – specific enzyme to break down fats (found in meats, dressings, oils, dairy) into fatty acids that the body uses for energy, hormone production This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body, making them essential for life. Without enzymes, most metabolic reactions would take much longer, and some might not occur at all under the mild conditions that are compatible with life. Enzymes can speed up reactions by over a million times, allowing reactions that would normally take years to occur in fractions of a second. Enzymes work by binding substrates at specific locations in their structure called active sites. The active site is shaped to fit the substrate, and the enzyme can change its shape to bind more tightly. Enzymes can then build up or break down the substrate to create a product. Enzymes are important in many ways, including: Digestion Enzymes in the saliva, stomach, small intestine, and pancreas break down food into nutrients that the body can use for growth and cell repair. Other bodily functions Enzymes help with breathing, building muscle, nerve function, and getting rid of toxins. Enzymes can be used in baking to improve the appearance and sensory characteristics of products, extend their shelf life, and make them healthier.
The body can stop producing enzymes or not release them properly due to a number of conditions, including:
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)
- The pancreas doesn't produce enough digestive enzymes, or the enzymes don't work properly. This can be caused by chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, or other conditions that disrupt the pancreas.
Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and oily stools.
- Emotional stress: Stress can prevent the stomach and pancreas from releasing enzymes properly. Chronic stress can make this worse.
- Genetic mutations
Key ingredients: •Amylase enzyme – breaks down carbohydrates (ie. pastas, breads, cookies, bagels, oats) into simple sugars for energy •Protease and Peptidase enzymes – breaks down the various bonds in protein (ie meats, nuts, beans, seeds) into amino acids used for building blocks •Lipase enzyme – specific enzyme to break down fats (found in meats, dressings, oils, dairy) into fatty acids that the body uses for energy, hormone production This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.