Enzymes for Health

Your body needs enzymes for health. Enzymes are necessary catalysts to many of our body's functions. Without these amazing catalysts, life could not exist.

Some symptoms of enzyme deficiency include:

• Excess body weight
• Allergies
• Ear infections
• Inflammatory diseases
• Heart burn
• Irritable bowel and Crohn's Disease
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Skin problems
• Stiff joints
• Gastritis
• Thick blood--High blood pressure
• Gallbladder problems
• Hyphochlorhydria (low chloride in the blood)
• Nutrient deficiency
• Fibromyalgia
• Arthritis
• Learning disorders
• Vertigo (dizziness)
• Excess gas
• Bloating
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Lactose and gluten intolerance
• Colds

Many illnesses are related to enzyme deficiency, and these are just a few. Learning about enzymes for health is important.

The following article addresses some of these important functions and highlights enzyme supplements that are often needed to support our bodies because of our modern lifestyles and processed, overcooked diets.

Get the Most from Your Diet

Enzymes are some of the most remarkable organic compounds known to man. Complex proteins by nature, they have the ability to initiate necessary chemical reactions in the body. Digestive enzymes break down food without being destroyed. But each type of food molecule requires a particular type of enzyme in order to be broken down. That’s why some people can eat certain foods easily while others cannot. Those who “cannot” probably lack sufficient enzymes. Older people and those who practice poor dietary habits are often low in essential digestive enzymes.


Food Enzymes

Natures's Sunshine Food Enzymes provide an excellent variety of those enzymes most commonly needed for optimal digestion.

NS Food Enzymes contain:

• Bromelain (found naturally in pineapple that breaks down protein)

• Lipase (splits fats into fatty acids and glycerin)

• Alpha amylase (breaks down starch)

• Pancreatin (produced by the pancreas to digest proteins)

• Papain (breaks down proteins) AND

• Pepsin (aids protein digestion in an acid environment)

A small amount of betaine hydrochloride and bile salt are included to assist protein and fat digestion respectively.

One capsule will digest a minimum of 30 grams of protein, 30 grams of carbohydrates and 20 grams of fats.

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Proactazyme Plus

Proactazyme Plus is another excellent, general-purpose enzyme product that helps in the digestion of all food types. The enzymes used in this formula are all derived from plants, making Proactazyme Plus perfect for vegetarians and others who want to maximize digestion but minimize their intake of animal products.

It includes the following:

• A blend of protease, to break down proteins after hydrochloric acid has begun the process in the stomach; amylase, to change carbohydrates (starch) to maltose

• Glucoamylase, which changes various starches into glucose for energy; lipase, which breaks down fats

• Cellulase, an enzyme not produced by the human body that breaks down plant cellulose to release more plant nutrients from a meal than would otherwise be derived

• Invertase (digests sugar)

• Malt diastase (breaks down starch)

• Alpha galactosidase (breaks down sugar) AND

• Peptidase (breaks down protein)

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PDA

As the human body ages, its ability to produce hydrochloric acid decreases. The level of this agent also drops when the nutrients needed to produce it are in short supply.

Low levels of stomach acid may allow unwanted bacterial growth and lead to diminished protein digestion. Improperly digested proteins are believed to trigger an allergy-like response, fatiguing the immune system as it tries to clear the blood.

Without sufficient protein derived from the diet, the body’s ability to build muscle and other tissue also decreases. Many people are not aware that even bone tissue requires sufficient well-digested proteins.

Fortunately, each capsule of PDA contains 325 mg of betaine hydrochloride to supplement normal digestive secretions. In addition, it supplies 65 mg of pepsin, a natural protein-digesting enzyme.

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Hi Lipase

People who are concerned with the proper digestion of fats and oils will benefit from this product. Fats can be very difficult to digest, especially when the liver or gallbladder is weak. The improper digestion of fats may affect circulatory and eliminative systems.

Hi Lipase is powerful at breaking down dietary fat molecules. Each two-capsule serving contains 240 LU for effective lipid digestion.

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High Potency Protease

Benefits:

• Enhances the digestion of proteins.
• Supports the immune and respiratory systems(when taken between meals).
• Increases the absorption of nutrients.
• Helps promote joint health and function.
• Supports arterial health.

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Not sure if your body needs additional enzymes for health?

Consider an enzyme supplement if....

You are not eating 50% or more of your diet as raw foods.

You catch colds and other bugs like the flu.

You have other minor or chronic health issues.

You want to optimize and support your body for good health.

Enzymes are important catalysts your body needs to clean and repair.

Support all your body's functions by getting enough enzymes for health!



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