A key supplement to get the most out of your meals

Digestive enzymes offer numerous health benefits. While some people know that enzymes are important, they may not know that they are essential and make life possible. Almost all functions of the human body depend on enzymes and, without them, we would not be able to receive nutrients quickly enough to survive.
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Digestive enzymes offer numerous health benefits. While some people know that enzymes are important, they may not know that they are essential and make life possible. Almost all human body functions depend on enzymes, and without them, we would not be able to receive nutrients quickly enough to survive.

 

Digestive enzymes help you break down food (e.g., carbohydrates, proteins, fats) and use nutrients as an energy source. They are necessary for optimal digestion and general well-being.

 

Unfortunately, the average diet today is rich in enzyme-depleted foods, including overcooked vegetables and microwave-prepared meals. It's good news that the new Canadian Food Guide encourages the consumption of enzyme-rich foods – by suggesting that fruits and vegetables make up half of your plate.

 

Gas, bloating, heartburn, and digestive discomfort can indicate an enzyme deficiency and a need for supplements.

If you are looking for a natural way to promote healthier digestion, learn about this dietary supplement for digestive health.

 

Digestive enzymes can…

 

  • facilitate the breakdown of food into usable elements
  • reduce stress on the intestines
  • help break down starches and carbohydrates into sugar molecules
  • help break down proteins into amino acids
  • help break down fats
  • reduce unpleasant digestive symptoms (i.e., gas and bloating)

 

While digestive enzymes can be beneficial for people of all ages, they are especially important for people over 50. Since the amount of enzymes naturally decreases with age, people over 50 are often advised to take a complete digestive enzyme formula before meals.

 

Younger people also use digestive enzyme supplements

 

Especially if they have problems with low energy or digestive discomfort, including gas, bloating, or heartburn. For optimal digestion, enzymes are essential. Look for an enzyme formula containing ingredients such as amylase, protease, lipase, cellulase, lactase, pectinase, and phytase. Since different foods are broken down by different enzymes and the average person consumes a variety of foods at each meal, a multi-enzyme formula is usually preferable.

 

In addition to taking supplements, if your body shows signs of insufficient enzymes, you may want to eat smaller meals and avoid fatty foods, spicy foods, coffee, and alcohol. Chew your food well, slow down at mealtime, and add a lemon wedge to your filtered water. Many people choose to take a small dose of apple cider vinegar before meals in hopes of stimulating their body's natural enzymes.

 

Optimal digestion involves more than just the foods we consume. It requires the absorption of nutrients from the foods we eat. When you take a digestive enzyme supplement with meals, you help make the most of your food. That's something to smile about!

 

by Dr. Sara Celik, ND

 

 

Renew Life's plant-based digestive enzyme formula DigestMORE facilitates digestion by breaking down macronutrients, including proteins, into amino acids usable by the body. Digestive aids like DigestMORE help reduce mild to moderate gastrointestinal symptoms that may occur with certain types of food or overeating.