Digestive enzymes key to good health
It is estimated that 70 percent of Americans have digestive problems. That’s because we all eat the S.A.D. foods, those Standard American Diet foods that we all love. Burgers, fries, Tex-Mex, pizza, fast food-it’s all part of life in America. The bad news is that these foods really stress our digestive system, including our colon, liver and gall-bladder. Here’s the good news: Digestive Enzymes. Digestive enzymes occur naturally in all raw food, including everything from fruits and vegetables to cows and chickens. Unfortunately, enzymes are destroyed by heat, so once man discovered fire and started cooking, digestive problems began. Cooked food is much harder to digest than raw food simply because the enzymes have been cooked out of the food.
We’ve all heard of raw food diets, but who has the time or taste buds for that? That’s where digestive enzymes come in to save the day, and why they are essential for good health. Digestive enzymes are derived from raw foods, and can be taken in a pill form along with cooked food meals in order to replace the enzymes that were destroyed in the cooking process. Digestive enzymes take a great burden off all digestive organs, including the stomach, colon, liver and gall bladder. Enzymes help the body digest foods into small particles that can pass easily through the digestive tract, and also aid in extracting nutrients from foods more efficiently. They also help reduce symptoms of indigestion such as acid reflux, gas and bloating. In the long term, enzymes help reduce the occurrence of gall stones, kidney stones and gout, and possibly even colon cancer.
There are many enzymes in the world, just as there are many food groups. A good digestive enzyme will contain a blend of enzymes needed to digest all food groups, including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fibrous foods and dairy products. Some enzymes contain Betaine Hydrochloride, typically listed as betaine Hcl, and should be avoided by people with GERD or acid reflux. Instead, choose an enzyme with 50,000 units or more of protease.
Digestive enzymes are essential for good health. They also help your body conserve metabolic enzymes, which are responsible for repairing an rebuilding cells, and thus may help you live a longer, healthier life. Best of all, they aid in digestion of all the foods we love, healthy or not! Maintaining a healthy digestive tract is mandatory if you want to look and feel you best, so don’t underestimate the power and importance of digestive enzymes in your life.
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