Digestive enzymes are secreted by the pancreas and help metabolize foods so that their nutrients can be used by the body. Different kinds of enzymes target different nutrients.
1) Protease: digest proteins in an acidic ennvironment such as the stomach.
2) Lipase: digest fats and oils for the body can absorb fat soluable vitamins (A,D,E, & K). This enzyme also supports liver function.
3) Alpha/beta amylase: is found in the saliva and pancreatic juice and helps break down carbohydrates to thier simplest form of energy.
4) Cellulase: breaks down the fibrous walls of plant cells.
5) Lactase: helps digest lactose (milk sugar) found in dairy products.
6) Maltase: helps break down carbs fom grains.
7) Invertase: digests refined sugars.
8) Papain: found in papaya and helps digest protein.
1) Protease: digest proteins in an acidic ennvironment such as the stomach.
2) Lipase: digest fats and oils for the body can absorb fat soluable vitamins (A,D,E, & K). This enzyme also supports liver function.
3) Alpha/beta amylase: is found in the saliva and pancreatic juice and helps break down carbohydrates to thier simplest form of energy.
4) Cellulase: breaks down the fibrous walls of plant cells.
5) Lactase: helps digest lactose (milk sugar) found in dairy products.
6) Maltase: helps break down carbs fom grains.
7) Invertase: digests refined sugars.
8) Papain: found in papaya and helps digest protein.
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