Enzymes 101
The moment the body gets the message (either real or imagined) that “food is coming,” a series of biochemical reactions are triggered and the miracle of human digestion begins. Digestive Enzymes such as amylase, released into our saliva, are capable of breaking down all the sugars contained in the carbohydrate portion of our foods, particularly fruits, grains, and vegetables. Protease is secreted to break down the protein portion of our foods (beans, leagumes, fish, chicken, beef, etc.). At the same time, the liver, gall bladder, and pancreas are busy working together to generate lipolytic enzymes that are capable of emulsifying the fatty portion of our foods.
The word “enzyme†comes from the Greek word “enzymas†which means “to ferment†or “to cause a change.†Without enzymes, what we call “biological life†simply would not exist as we normally recognize it.
Enzymes are the foundation for all cell regeneration. They play a key role in the transformation of undigested food into the micronutrients that are absorbed at the cellular level. With the proper balance of enzymes we have the energy we need to go about our daily lives.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. When feeding enzymes to an infant it is adviseable to dissolve the enzyme(s) in a bit of pure, clean water and feeding to baby as liquid using an eyedropper.
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