| With over 100 different enzymes in the body I won't | | | | the "HELP WANTED" sign to look for metabolic |
| have the time or the space to discuss each one, but | | | | enzymes that can be converted into digestive |
| I want to give you an overview on how important | | | | enzymes. This can stress the pancreas and rob the |
| enzymes are to your health. Enzymes are proteins | | | | body of the metabolic enzymes necessary for |
| that act like catalysts by binding to an initial | | | | creating the energy your body needs to survive. |
| substance and converting it into something else. | | | | Those Nutritionists Got It Right Again! |
| Enzymes are needed for every chemical reaction | | | | The nutritionists who keep recommending 5-8 |
| that takes place in your body. No mineral, vitamin or | | | | servings of fresh fruits and vegetables per day are |
| hormone can do any significant work without | | | | really trying to help your body work at a higher level |
| enzymes. | | | | of wellness. An increasing number of studies have |
| Think in 3's! | | | | shown the effectiveness of proper enzyme intake to |
| There are 3 classes of enzymes: | | | | combat heart disease, help diabetics control their |
| Metabolic - which run our bodies. | | | | blood sugar levels without the use of insulin, and help |
| Digestive - which digest our food. | | | | alleviate arthritic symptoms. If you factor in the |
| Food - which come from raw foods and start food | | | | studies from the Journal of Longevity Research |
| digestion. | | | | which praise enzymes for their ability to combat |
| And, there are 3 types of digestive enzymes and | | | | cancer, then you begin to see why enzymes are so |
| they have 3 main jobs: | | | | very important to your health and aging process. |
| Proteases are enzymes that digest proteins. | | | | Let's Have Some Fun! |
| Amylases are enzymes that digest carbohydrates. | | | | Let me briefly educate you on a couple of enzymes |
| Lipases are enzymes that digest fats. | | | | that you can throw into your next conversation to |
| Some say, "You Are What You Eat!" but I say, "You | | | | impress your family and friends: |
| Are What You Digest!" | | | | Lipase - Lipase is highly effective in the digestion of |
| Food enzymes from raw foods help start the | | | | fats. Without it fat stagnates and accumulates in the |
| digestive process by helping to break down complex | | | | organs and arteries. If you're talking with someone |
| foods into simple structures. That's why the chewing | | | | who eats most of their meals at the fast food joint |
| process is so important. Now, I'm not talking about | | | | you could say something like "Did you want some |
| eating like a cow that continues to chew its cud but | | | | extra lipase to go with that double cheeseburger?" |
| neither is it a benefit to you to bite, chew once and | | | | P4D1 - P4D1 can actually stimulate the repair of the |
| then swallow. These food enzymes are beneficial to | | | | DNA molecule. It has also been shown to destroy the |
| the digestive enzymes because the more the food is | | | | protein sheath of cancer cells so that the white blood |
| already broken down prior to entering the lower | | | | cells can attack and destroy them. Next time you're |
| portion of the stomach, the less the digestive | | | | at a Star Wars convention you could say something |
| enzymes are needed to complete the breakdown. | | | | like "Dude, that P4D1 droid is awesome!" |
| And, the more your food is broken down into its | | | | Cytochrome Oxidase - Cytochrome Oxidase anchors |
| simplest form, the easier it will be for your small | | | | an important chain of enzymes that produce energy |
| intestine to absorb these nutrients to allow your | | | | in the mitochondria of the cell. Next time you're at |
| blood stream to delivery them to the needed areas. | | | | the spa you can say something like "Wow, that |
| What is the Natural Enemy of Enzymes? | | | | Cytochrome Oxidase therapy really got my energy |
| The enzymes in raw foods are destroyed by heat. In | | | | flowing!" |
| fact, cooking any food at temperatures above 116 | | | | Just think what you could do with enzymes like |
| degrees Fahrenheit kills all enzymes. This then | | | | Catalase or Hexokinase or Superoxide Dismutase. |
| increases the amount of energy the body needs to | | | | Well, I think you get the picture. Enzymes need to |
| digest the cooked food and it increases the amount | | | | be a big part of any anti aging strategy. And that |
| of time needed in the digestive tract to try to | | | | means that raw foods, especially fruits and |
| absorb nutrients. This puts wear and tear on your | | | | vegetables, need to be an important part of your |
| pancreas. If there are no food enzymes to help | | | | daily routine. |
| predigest the food, then the pancreas must put out | | | | |