Digestive enzymes
What are digestive enzymes?
Enzymes are a type of protein that bring about chemical changes
There are a number of different types of
enzymes in the body, one of which is
digestive enzymes
Enzymes are also naturally present in plant-based foods, such as fruit and vegetables
The process of digestion involves hundreds of
thousands of enzymes
They help to break foods down, making them easier
to digest and allowing nutrients to be absorbed
When food is chewed in the mouth, digestion begins with the release of enzymes in saliva
When food is swallowed, enzymes
continue to act on food in the stomach
Once food reaches the small intestine, the pancreas and the intestinal lining add further enzymes
These help to break down proteins, starches and fats
What can cause a lack of digestive enzymes?
Eating an enzyme-poor diet, eg. processed fast foods, snacks and meals
As we get older, our enzyme production is not as efficient
Use of certain medication and some illnesses
The intestinal lining is inflamed or ulcerated due to a digestive
disorder, food intolerance or allergy (eg. colitis)
What can happen if digestive enzyme numbers are low?
Partially digested food can putrefy and ferment in the large intestineToxins can then build up in the body
Nutrients may not be fully extracted
Symptoms such as bloating, stomach ache, excessive flatulence and indigestion may occur
How can I help my digestive enzyme levels?
Where possible, avoid hard-to-digest foods, like meat and dairy
Eat more enzyme-rich foods - specifically living foods (like sprouts) and raw fruits and vegetables
Take a high quality digestive enzymes supplement, derived from plant sources
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