In a recent video, we talked about how digestive
enzymes affect our health.
Our enzymes are so important to the body that, if they are in a deficit, our digestive and
nutrient absorption capacities are reduced, causing many health issues;
Digestive enzymes are produced and secreted by the mouth, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder,
and intestines, and they help with the digestive process so that the nutrients of foods can
become bioavailable.
Did you know that?
For them to work correctly, it depends on the levels of mental and physical stress,
the intracellular, extracellular and bodily environment, and also the level of toxins
in the body.
The lack of some digestive enzymes is linked to some diagnosis, such as dysbiosis, parasites,
food intolerance, malabsorption syndrome and others.
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Their lack may cause chronic inflammatory processes and autoimmune diseases.
So, we will show you now the main digestive enzymes and how to supplement them:
Protease This enzyme is secreted by the pancreas and
participates in the breakdown of proteins, being activated by the intestinal juice.
Lactase It is responsible for the hydrolyzation of lactose into glucose and galactose.
Its lack or deficiency of production makes it impossible to digest lactose which, once
it reaches the big intestine, causes fermentative diarrhea, flatulence, and other digestive
disorders.
Lipase This enzyme helps with the breakdown and absorption
of fats in the intestine.
It can be used in cases of indigestion, pancreatic enzyme deficiency, cystic fibrosis, and celiac
disease.
Do not use it with betaine hydrochloride, or hydrochloric acid, since it can destroy
lipase.
Amylase It facilitates and accelerates the digestion
of starch, fats, and proteins.
It is great to treat deficiencies in the secretion of pancreatic juice and chronic inflammations
of the pancreas.
Pepsin Activated by the gastric juice, it acts in
the breakdown of some peptidic bonds while still in the stomach, releasing smaller molecules
that will be later absorbed in the intestine.
Pancreatin This is the pancreatic enzyme.
It is important in cases of pancreatic insufficiency, dyspepsia, pancreatitis, and steatorrhea.
Bromelain This enzyme is found in pineapple, we have
talked about it some times on our channel.
It acts as an anti-inflammatory, immune system modulator, mucolytic, antibiotic potentiator,
digestive, and to reduce the incidences of myocardial infarction.
Papain Another enzyme with anti-inflammatory action.
It aids the digestion of proteins in patients that suffer from chronic dyspepsia and gastritis.
Betaine It is great for the liver and gastrointestinal
disturbances.
It increases cellular hydric retention, besides protecting enzymes and contributing to the
synthesis of creatin on skeletal muscle.
Phew!
There are so many, aren't there?
And these are only the main ones.
If you suffer from any of these issues, talk to a doctor or dietitian so they can help
you choose the best enzymes for your case.
But, if you suspect you have a deficiency of one of them, just buy the ready-to-take
capsules.
Making sure that your digestion is working correctly is one of the best ways of ensuring
that your whole body is healthy.
After all, nutrients, when broken down and absorbed, result in a well-nourished body.
And good nourishment is nothing more than a synonym of good health.