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Digestive Enzymes
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hese little gems are a necessity for life and existence. Enzyme’s offer assistance in breaking down all the things that contribute to growth and energy from food. Simply put-we need them. When following such strict diet protocols, when one is allowed to indulge in a rich food meal, or perhaps unknown family prepared foods, and restaurant eating which usually consists of things that you have not been regularly eating, digestive enzymes help ease the discomfort of bloating, gas and the overall feeling of “yuck” and fullness which will likely occur. Many formulas are available to assist the breakdown of fats, protein, and carbohydrates (complex and simple). Antacids are a band-aid to stomach problems and can leach out other vitamins and minerals, rather than what is required, which is to assist the breakdown the foods and encourage nutrient uptake. The formulas I suggest are designed to work with the foods you most regularly eat, Vegetarians would suit the needs of a starch and vegetarian based formula. For meat eatersProtease and pancreatin based formulas. All things considered, pharmacy’s have an “old school” product that works wonders and, is very inexpensive, Beano works to help breakdown, beans (as its name implies) oatmeal, and other grains, lettuce, and broccoli. It’s great to have this handy at all times and works fast, and immediately goes to work. A closer look at supplemental enzymes and their actions. Lactase: Breaks down lactose in milk to make it possible for people with lactose intolerance to 44 Desi Lifestyle 2015/2016
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Fitness
consume dairy without digestive problems. Lipase: A digestive enzyme responsible for breaking down lipids (fats), in particular triglycerides, which are fatty substances in the body that come from fat in the diet. Protease (I & II): The enzymes needed to digest protein. Amylase (Alpha & Beta): The enzymes that break down starch. Invertase: Utilizes sucrose (sugar). Lipase: Assists the break down fats in food so they can be absorbed in the intestines. Dawn Thornton Cellulase: Responsible for cycling of nutrients and used to tear apart the glycosidic chains in cellulose, found in lettuce,cabbage,tubers, all vegetables contain cellulose. Cellolose is the most difficult for our body to break into, and digest. Glucanase: Used to break down carbohydrates,and sugar (glucose0 Xylanase: Breaks down carbohydrates into Xylose, one of eight sugars that are essential for human nutrition.
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