ENZYMES About Enzymes -
Food is fuel for living. It contains essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals to keep our bodies healthy and strong. However, some nutrients in raw food have not yet been widely recognized as essential to health and wellness: enzymes.
Countries in Europe and Asia, for example, are far ahead of the United States in recognizing the value of adding enzymes to not only daily dietary intake but also injury and surgery recovery regimens. 1 In the United States, nutritional references recommend eating at least five to six servings of fresh fruits and vegetables each day to maintain health. What do fresh fruits and vegetables contain that canned or processed fruits and vegetables do not? Enzymes. 2
Enzymes are very large and complex protein molecules. They are very specific to what they will break down or digest. Besides moisture, they require three things to become active: the proper temperature, the proper pH (acid or alkaline), and the right substrate (or material) to break down. For example, protease—the enzyme that breaks down protein—will only work on protein, not carbohydrate.
Enzymes run the biochemical reactions in living things including humans, animals, and plants. This means that enzymes do the “work” in the body whereas vitamins and minerals, also known as coenzymes, are only building blocks. What isn't commonly understood is how important enzymes are to digestion and to the concept of staying healthy.
Enzymes are a natural part of vegetables, fruits, grains, and other raw food. Enzymes ripen then slowly “digest” raw food. For those of us who cannot live on a farm or close to an agricultural center, our food is generally purchased at grocery stores or supermarkets where food needs to stay fresh and look appealing. Moreover, our present-day society requires food to have extended shelf life as food is shipped from country to country, coast to coast. Food enzymes may be important, but they pose a very difficult problem for the food industry. Whether food is canned, pasteurized, genetically engineered, cooked, or packaged, enzymes must be systematically removed from our food supply for economic and practical reasons. Have you ever wondered how scientists are able to genetically engineer tomatoes to stay fresher longer? The enzyme content of the tomato is reduced or slowed so it does not digest itself as quickly. We are taught that a tomato rots; in reality, it is being digested or broken down by its own enzymes.
While it is regrettable that our food supply must be so radically altered, it is clearly necessary. But, if we fortify our foods with lost nutrients like vitamins and minerals, why not replace the enzymes? No other nutritional supplement can be substituted. Supplemental enzymes are not destroyed in the stomach, as many skeptics, who do not fully understand the digestive process, claim.
This formula consists of alterative herbs that have traditionally been used to stimulate digestion and elimination. The purpose of this product is to provide herbal alteratives and food enzymes for use during periods of increased need. †
This formula consists of alterative herbs that have traditionally been used to stimulate digestion and elimination. The purpose of this product is to provide herbal alteratives and food enzymes for use during periods of increased need. †
This formula contains lipotropic herbs which have traditionally been used to assist with fat assimilation by the liver. The purpose of this product is to provide herbal lipotropics and food enzymes for use during periods of increased need. †
This formula contains lipotropic herbs which have traditionally been used to assist with fat assimilation by the liver. The purpose of this product is to provide herbal lipotropics and food enzymes for use during periods of increased need. †
Ophthalmics are herbs that have traditionally been used to nourish the tissues of the eyes. The purpose of this product is to provide ophthalmic herbs, calcium lactate, and food enzymes for use during periods of increased need. †
Ophthalmics are herbs that have traditionally been used to nourish the tissues of the eyes. The purpose of this product is to provide ophthalmic herbs, calcium lactate, and food enzymes for use during periods of increased need. †
This is a vegan cookbook that uses no sugar, flour, artificial ingredients or animal products of any kind. It is full of recipes for a good, Biblical diet.
AMS was formulated to aid in overcoming symptoms of allergies and for the proper digestion of carbohydrates.* AMS also contains the enzymes needed to digest protein, fats and dairy products. This formulation contains the highest amount of amylase found in any of Theramedix products, and is the highest activity amylase product on the market.
Children's DGT is the latest development from the enzyme experts at Theramedix. We all recognize the value of good nutrition and proper digestion for adults; how much more so would that logic apply to the growing years of childhood.*
DGT is formulated for individuals who may need assistance in assimilating the nutrients in foods or supplements but are not suffering from severe digestive issues and do not require the potency of DGX. DGT is also ideal for sensitive individuals or those who have difficulty swallowing larger capsules.*
DGX is the most potent digestive enzyme on the market. It is a broad-spectrum digestive aid, and has been formulated to assist in digesting proteins, fats, carbohydrates and fiber.*
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