HEALTH REPORT
Amylase and cellulase: Amylase is a starch-breaking enzyme that breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars ready for digestion. Cellulase is as enzyme that breaks down cellulose, found in plant fibre, which is otherwise indigestible by humans.
Lipase: This enzyme assists in digesting fats. Interesting facts about digesting fats: Increased levels of fat in the body increase the risk of heart disease and elevate cholesterol. Tilactase (Lactase):
They reduce fermentation of food stuck inside, helping to support elimination and ease gas and bloating. They may allow for occasional indulgence by reducing or
eliminating symptoms usually experienced by someone with a food sensitivity, to gluten or dairy for example. They can be taken as a
This enzyme assists in the digestion of lactose (milk sugar), found in dairy products. Interesting fact about digesting lactose When lactose-containing
treatment to reduce severity of symptoms if a person accidentally eats a food that they are sensitive to. They are essential in gut healing treatment
foods are eaten by people with insufficient lactase, the lactose travels to the colon and sits there, undigested. Lactase-deficient individuals often suffer nausea, cramping, bloating, wind and diarrhoea as a result. How digestive enzymes help They ensure optimal absorption of nutrients from both food and supplements. They reduce and relieve indigestion, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea.
Interesting facts about digesting carbohydrates:
Without amylase, the body would not be able to break down carbohydrates into the fuel we need to provide energy. Cellulase must come from food or supplementation, because the body does not produce it. People who are unable to digest fibre are often prone to bloating within about two hours of eating.
protocols because they not only aid digestion, they also reduce stress on the digestive system and allow it to heal.
Alissa Mack is a naturopath with a keen interest in gut health issues. She has been able to help people to better health by starting with their gut health.
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