Support your digestion with digestive enzymes

By Health First
3 min read
Favorisez votre digestion à l’aide d’enzymes digestives

Involved in almost all biochemical activities of the body, enzymes have earned their reputation as the "sparks of life." Enzymes are catalysts for food digestion, brain stimulation, cellular energy supply, and tissue, organ, and cell repair. In short, we cannot live without enzymes.

Unfortunately, most of us do not consume enough enzymes in our diet. The processing and overcooking of modern foods can destroy these important molecules. The periodic appearance of indigestion is often the initial symptom of deficient enzyme activity. Such a deficiency exists when there are not enough enzymes to adequately digest food. This produces an excess of hydrogen and carbon dioxide from undigested and fermenting foods. Anyone who has experienced bloating and flatulence knows the discomfort of indigestion.

A complete enzyme supplement can be an effective way to relieve the symptoms of indigestion caused by a variety of foods. A complete supplement should contain, among others, the following enzymes:

  • protease and enzyme-rich bromelain to break down proteins;
  • lipase to break down fats;
  • amylase and amyloglucosidase to break down carbohydrates;
  • cellulase and hemicellulase to break down fiber;
  • lactase to break down milk sugar.

Enzymes can not only relieve indigestion, but the increased energy the body benefits from due to better absorption of nutrients from food is also another reason to take a complete enzyme supplement. Enzymes can not only relieve indigestion, but the increased energy the body benefits from due to better absorption of nutrients from food is also another reason to take a complete enzyme supplement.

Digestive Health – The Role of Stomach Acid
It is estimated that nearly one third of Canadians suffer from low stomach acid. This problem occurs when an individual's stomach is unable to produce a sufficient amount of stomach acid (hydrochloric acid) for the proper functioning of the digestive system. Baby boomers and seniors are most affected by low stomach acid, as aging and frequent use of medications can reduce the stomach's ability to produce acid.1

Various symptoms of poor digestion are common signs of low stomach acid. Bloating, burping, and flatulence after meals, indigestion, heartburn, diarrhea or constipation, undigested food in stools, or food allergies are all symptoms related to insufficient stomach acid.