Wednesday, March 5, 2008

EACH ENZYME IN "PLANT ENZYMES" HAS A UNIQUE PURPOSE

ALPHA GALACTOSIDASE

  • breaks down carbohydrates
  • prevents gas and other intestinal disturbances that occur from eating beans, grains, and gas-producing vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage

PROTEASE

  • breaks down protein
  • aids digestion
  • fights inflammation and acute conditions, such as sports injuries,surgery, and wounds

AMYLASE

  • breaks down carbohydrates
  • aids digestion

LIPASE

  • breaks down lipids (fats)
  • improves fat utilization in the body
  • aids digestion
  • decreases fat level in stools

CELLULASE

  • Breaks down cellulose (the indigestible fiber found in many fruits & vegetables)
  • aids digestion

SUCRASE

  • Breaks down carbohydrates, specifically sucrose (sugar cane and sugar beet) and maltose

LACTASE

  • Breaks down lactose ( milk, sugar)
  • aids digestion
  • used to treat lactase insufficiency

MALTASE

  • Breaks down the carbohydrates maltose and starch
  • aids digestion

BROMELAIN

  • Breaks down protein
  • aids in overall digestion and absorption of nutrients
  • fights inflammation and inhibits swelling
  • speeds recovery from injuries
  • improves respiratory conditions
  • fights arthritis and other degenerative bone and joint disease
  • fights cardio-vascular problems, such as blood platelet aggregation, phlebitis, varicose ulcers, peripheral venous disease, blood clots, and heart attacks.
  • bolsters the immune system
  • fights viruses and bacteria
  • improves antibiotic absorption
  • fights cancer and activates a tumor - fighting substance in the body called tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
  • prevents intestinal bacteria infections
  • helps extend life.

*Enriching Gifts International

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