Our need for Enzymes

Enzymes are extremely important for our bodies. They help hold molecules together, help us digest our food, carry toxins out of our bodies, help to repair and build new tissues, help create other enzymes for our brain, and are the glue that help hold calcium in our bones. When looking at a bottle, the enzymes end in the suffix "ase." For example, there is Lactase, and enzyme needed for digesting milk products.

When you are born, your parents give you a "bank account” of enzymes based on their nutritional practices. Some people have more in their "bank account" than others from which to pull. Every time we eat, our body uses enzymes to digest our food, and to pull toxins out of our bodies.

Only raw food contains enzymes. Raw food is often referred to as “living food”. Cooking food kills enzymes, if cooked too much – hence the term "cooked to death." When vegetables are crisp, it is because there is an enzyme holding the molecules together, making the vegetables snap when you break them apart. When they are wilted, they no longer have enzymes.

Your liver, stomach, and pancreas produce enzymes. Once we hit approximately 35 years in age, our body genetically makes some assumptions that we are not as active, and don't eat as much and therefore don’t need to make as many enzymes. This, of course, is not true for most people, and we need to put enzymes back into our bodies. Many injuries can be caused from a deficiency of enzymes. The tissue does not have enough enzymes in the body to help repair the damage that is done, and pain and additional injury often set in.

When you eat dead food, your body knows it needs enzymes to digest it. However, what happens when your body can't get enough enzymes for digestion? It pulls from the liver, and the pancreas. But if they cannot assist at the time (usually people over age 35 or people generally deficient in enzymes), the body goes one other place, the bones. Your body uses enzymes to hold calcium in your bones. But the bones are very forgiving, and the body dictates that digestion is more important than the bones, so they give up enzymes to assist with digestion. Often this causes excess calcium to float around in the body, often gathering in the kidneys, causing stones, and of course causing osteoporosis. It is important to take calcium, but enzymes are also important to help you absorb the calcium you are taking.

Enzymes can be purchased in bottles and there are different types. Often taking enzymes helps improve your digestion, and can also help your body eliminate your bowels more effectively. Some enzymes are stronger than others, some help reduce acid, some help to stimulate digestion. It is best to consult a health professional to make sure that you find the best enzymes for you. In most cases, it is best to take these with meals, helping you digest your food.

Food Enzymes Capsules [Digestive] is a key product for the digestive system. All foods require processing (digestion), and enzymes are able to break down food compounds for assimilation into the bloodstream. A number of different enzymes are needed to deal with differing food compounds. Some of these are produced by the body, some are found in foods. However, most processed foods lack the enzymes needed for proper digestion.

This formulation supplements the body’s production of these enzymes. For example, pepsin is used for the digestion of proteins in an acid environment (betaine hydrochloride or HCl); pancreatin is produced by the pancreas to digest proteins, carbohydrates and fats in alkaline environments; mycozyme digests starches; papain and bromelain digest protein; bile salt makes fats soluble and prepares them for further digestion by lipase.
One capsule will help you digest a minimum of 30 grams of protein, 30 grams of carbohydrates and 20 grams of fats.

Hi Lipase (120 LU) [Digestive] is designed for individuals who have difficulty digesting lipids (fats). Lipase is any one of a class of enzymes that assist in the breakdown of dietary fats. Lipases are produced by the liver, pancreas and other digestive organs. They are also manufactured by certain plants. Hi Lipase provides more complete digestion of high-fat foods, including nuts. Contains 240 LU per two-capsule serving.
Take 2 capsules before consuming foods high in fat.

Lactase Plus [Digestive] - The lactase and protease enzymes in Lactase Plus help many people who have difficulty digesting dairy products by aiding the breakdown of milk sugar and milk protein.
Take 1–2 capsules before consuming foods that contain dairy products or beverages with lactose.

PDA Capsules [Digestive] supplements the body’s digestive secretions with hydrochloric acid (HCl). The stomach manufactures hydrochloric acid to break down proteins. But, as people age, they usually produce less HCl, which affects the amount of protein they can absorb. Incomplete protein digestion can affect the viability of the intestinal flora that feast on these compounds.
Each capsule of PDA provides 325 mg of betaine HCl, supplying diluted hydrochloric acid and 20 mg of pepsin, a natural protein-digesting enzyme.
Take 1–4 capsules with a meal three times daily. May also be used between meals.

Practazyme Plus [Digestive] is a stronger, more powerful version of Proactazyme®, a popular digestive enzyme supplement. Digestive enzymes may be in short supply in some people, and supplementing with them allows the body to get maximum nutrition from the diet and support efficient digestion.

Proactazyme Plus contains amylase, glucoamylase, lipase, cellulase, invertase, malt diastase, alpha galactosidase and peptidase to digest all types of food. It also contains a blend of protease formulated to digest proteins at various pH levels ranging from 3.0 to 6.0. New enzymes added to the formula help break down sugars, vegetable fibers, long-chain starches and proteins. This formula contains only plant-sourced enzymes, thus it works well for vegetarians.

Benefits:
• Aids in the breakdown of most types of food.
• Improves digestion.
• Supports digestion of a high-starch or -sugar diet.
• Helps your body extract the minerals it needs.
• Releases needed vitamins that would otherwise be wasted.
Take one or two capsules with a meal. May also be used between meals.

Protease Plus [Digestive, Immune] provides supplemental protease enzymes that break down proteins into smaller proteins and amino acids, maximizing digestion.
As we grow older, our bodies produce fewer enzymes. When a suboptimal level of protease enzyme exists, undigested proteins can pass through the intestinal tract and remain undigested. These have been linked to effects on overall health and vitality.

Protease Plus also supports immunity by activating macrophages and natural killer cells. NSP’s formula provides a full spectrum of plant-derived trace minerals, which help activate enzymes. Each capsule of NSP Protease Plus contains 60,000 HUT protease in a base of beet root fiber and plant-sourced trace mineral concentrate. This blend of proteases is formulated to digest proteins in a pH range of 3.0 to 6.0.
Take 1 capsule with a meal three times daily for protein digestion. Alternate use: Take 1–3 capsules between meals; combine with Immune Stimulator for maximum benefit.

Protease, High Potency delivers 180,000 HUT’s (Hemoglobin units, tyrosine basis) with a full spectrum of plant-derived trace minerals. Enjoy the same benefits of three Protease Plus capsules in one capsule of High-Potency Protease.
Take 1 capsule between meals up to three times daily.

SOD with Gliadin [Structural, Immune, Nervous] . SOD, also known as superoxide dismutase, is an enzyme that also functions as an antioxidant. Every cell in the body uses SOD to combat damaging free radicals produced by normal cellular reactions. As we age, our bodies produce less SOD, which may contribute to the natural aging process. Gliadin protects SOD from digestion until it reaches the intestinal tract, where it can be absorbed. It has been shown to increase absorption of SOD by up to 57 percent. SOD with Gliadin benefits joint structure and function; the respiratory, nervous and cardiovascular systems; vision; cellular activity; and the aging process. Two capsules provide 300 mg SOD.
Take 1 capsule twice daily on an empty stomach.

Nature’s Fresh was originally developed for using to help get out stains out of carpets and clothes by Nature’s Sunshine. However, many herbalists noted that it just contains water and enzymes – why not spray it on topically on the skin to help the body absorb enzymes. It is widely known that we absorb nutrients through our skin, better then our digestive system – for example – so many patches on the market that release medicine over time. Since that time, thousands of people have used Nature’s Fresh for a variety of uses.

Popular Uses of Nature’s Fresh
1. Spray on graying hair to help the scalp absorb nutrients to rebuild and make new hairs grow.
2. Make into a nose spray with colloidal silver or xylitol.
3. Spray on sun/liver spots or damaged skin to help to repair tissue.
4. Spray on injuries – this is probably the most popular use – spray on after bath/shower on to pain, such as back, knee, shoulder, etc. If your pain goes away, then comes back in 20 minutes or so, this shows how deficient you are in enzymes. Keep spraying on every 20 minutes or so; you will be able to increase the time between sprayings each day as the area repairs itself and your bank account gets fuller. Taking enzymes internally also helps this process as well.
5. Spray on skin to keep it looking young, and help your body absorb other healing creams/ointments you may need for nourishment.
6. Make into a douche with V-X to help kill fungus.
7. Can be sprayed on plants, or in an area you want to repel insects.
8. Of course, on clothes to get out stains, and carpets, mattresses, furniture and much more….

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