Enzymedica Digest, 90 caps
Digest provides enzymes essential for digestion. It supports healthy digestion for all major food groups throughout the digestive system.
Enzymes are biologically active proteins necessary for all living organisms. There are two types of enzymes that the body produces. The first, called metabolic enzymes, catalyze and regulate all biochemical reactions that occur within every living cell. The second, called digestive enzymes, turn the food we eat into energy and unlock this energy for use in the body.
Our bodies naturally produce both digestive and metabolic enzymes as they are needed. Raw foods naturally contain enzymes to provide the body with digestive assistance upon indigestion. Since most of the foods we eat are either cooked or processed, the enzymes naturally present in these foods are destroyed. Because of this, our bodies must produce the majority of the digestive enzymes we require, unless we use supplemental enzymes to aid in the digestive process.
We are all born with the ability to produce a finite number of enzymes in our lifetime. Studies dating from the 1940s prove that this ability varies in each of us and is dependent on our individual DNA.1 This enzyme-making potential gives our body’s organs the ability to produce either metabolic enzymes or digestive enzymes. When we eat a meal, the requirements for digestive enzymes become a high priority. Our body must work overtime and often still cannot meet the demand for all of the enzyme requirements the body may have.
Since digestion always takes precedence, many body functions requiring metabolic enzymes are often shortchanged during these times. The result is a general weakening of the body’s ability to mend itself. While enzyme deficiencies lead to malabsorption and poor nutrition, enzyme supplementation may enhance the digestion of foods to allow the availability of nutrients to be utilized by the body. Additional benefits from enzyme supplementation include decreasing the amount of energy the body utilizes for digestion and increasing enzyme potential to support other functions of the body.
Poorly digested protein putrefies, fats turn rancid and carbohydrates ferment. These undigested food particles may leak back into the bloodstream from the colon and create further toxicity. Enzyme deficiency can manifest as energy loss and weakened immunity. Supplementing with a high potency plant based enzyme formulas such as Digest may aid in digesting foods to inhibit this process.* In addition, Acid Soothemay be taken after each meal for common gastrointestinal distress and discomfort.
Digest is designed for individuals who want to fully benefit from the nutrients in the foods they consume, decrease the amount of energy the body utilizes for digestion, and support the functions of the body with a high quality digestive enzyme blend. Its small size is ideal for those who have difficulty swallowing.
Enzymedica is dedicated to providing exceptional enzyme-focused supplements at the most therapeutic levels available in the natural foods industry and beyond. It is their commitment to provide unprecedented education and research that propels individuals on the path to vibrant health. Using cutting-edge formulations, in 1998 Enzymedica introduced Thera-blend™ to the industry. Thera-blend is a proven technology for blending multiple strains of enzymes, shown to be far superior in potency over competing brands.
From the beginning, Enzymedica understood how everything begins with digestion. All food is composed of protein, fat, carbohydrates and fiber. The key to turning food into energy is enzymes. Once food is broken down, the body can rebuild and heal, build or create energy and remove toxins.
Recommended Usage:
1-3 capsules with every meal. The dosage is dependent on the types of food eaten and the individual’s difficulty of digestion. If alcohol is consumed with the meal, dosage should be increased. Safe for children. Children under 3 may take one-half of 1 capsule with meals.