Skip to main content

Enzymes and Digestion


Enzymes, well the truth is we stop reproducing them after we are 30 years old....


What are they.. and how does it effect my digestion??

Well the food we eat is exposed to a cocktail of digestive enzymes. Each enzyme speeds up the reactions that break the food into useable molecules, the Role of digestion is to acquire energy by digesting food into small molecules. And then absorbing these molecules.

This starts in our mouth  with our saliva and chewing...and the bulk of our food is broken down in  in our stomach and small intestine. Absorption is when molecules pass into our bloodstream. Assimilation is when those molecules enter our cells. Elimination of waste is the job of the colon lymph and lungs, kidneys, and skin.

That is in in a nut shell without enzymes we do not break down our food properly, we have enzymes that are release throughout each step in our digestive process. From the time we take our first enzymes  are release and at work. In our mouth, stomach, small intestine, the liver,  pancreas unfortunately most of us lack severely in this area, This has a huge impact on our digestive process as a whole.    

So how do we get enzymes? I supplement I am a big fan of digest gold they specialize in enzymes, They also sell digest spectrum for those that have a dairy and gluten allergies. Make sure when you choose a supplement you do your research there is a lot of vitamins that are marked  and really don't deliver... marketing today is a double edge sword...

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A Functional Medicine Approach to SIBO and Methane Overgrowth

  A Functional Medicine Approach to SIBO and Methane Overgrowth Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and its methane-dominant form—now termed Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO)—are key contributors to chronic digestive complaints such as bloating, constipation, and abdominal discomfort. While conventional treatment often relies on symptom suppression or singular pharmaceutical approaches, the functional medicine model aims to uncover the root causes behind these overgrowths and restore balance to the gut ecosystem. By integrating advanced testing, targeted nutrition, herbal antimicrobials, and motility support, this approach provides both relief and resilience.   Understanding SIBO and Methane Overgrowth SIBO is characterized by an abnormal increase in the population of bacteria in the small intestine, typically resulting from impaired motility, post-infectious changes, or structural anomalies. In contrast, IMO is caused by an overgrowth of archaea, such as Methan...
Post a Comment
Read more
  Navigating Travel Constipation: Tips for Maintaining Digestive Health on the Go Traveling—whether for leisure or business—can be exhilarating, but for many, it also disrupts a crucial part of daily wellness: regular bowel movements.  Travel constipation is a common yet often overlooked condition that affects both frequent flyers and occasional vacationers.  Understanding its causes and implementing preventive strategies can help support gut health, ensuring your journey is as comfortable as it is memorable. What Causes Travel Constipation? Constipation during travel is typically multifactorial. The primary contributing factors include: Changes in routine : Our digestive system thrives on regularity. Travel often alters meal times, sleep schedules, and bathroom habits, disrupting the body’s natural rhythm (Staller, 2017). Dehydration : Long flights, hot climates, and increased caffeine or alcohol intake can lead to fluid loss, reducing the wa...
Post a Comment
Read more

The Rising Tide of Digestive Disorders: A Functional Perspective on Modern Root Causes

  The Rising Tide of Digestive Disorders: A Functional Perspective on Modern Root Causes Digestive disorders have become increasingly prevalent over the past decade, with rising rates of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colorectal cancer in younger adults, and functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). While genetics play a role, the sharp increase in prevalence over a short period suggests significant environmental and lifestyle shifts as key drivers. From depleted soil nutrients to modern dietary patterns, chronic stress, trauma, and toxic exposures, a functional medicine lens helps us connect these dots in understanding why our collective gut health is under strain.   1. Decreased Mineral Density in Soil The modern industrialized food system emphasizes yield and efficiency, often at the expense of soil quality. Over time, the mineral content of soil has declined, reducing the nutritional value of produce. Hooda et al. (2004) highlight ho...
Post a Comment
Read more