== Types of Degestive Enzymes ==
* A variety of proteases, including [[Papainprotease]] (to aid : Proteases split complex proteins into their essential amino acid building blocks, which can then be absorbed as nutrition for virtually all functions in the digestion of protein)body. * [[Papain, ]] is a kind of protease which comes from papaya, is so effective in digesting proteins that it is often used as a meat tenderizer.*[[Amylase (for the digestion of starches and ]] breaks down carbohydrates)like starch and glycogen into simple sugars that the body uses for fuel.They can also help reduce food cravings and increase blood sugar*[[Lipase (to digest ]] breaks apart the fats)you consume from meats, poultry, dairy products, oils and nuts, and promote healthy fat utilization. Lipases are needed to assimilate fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids, and they help reduce cholesterol and support weight loss as well.*[[Cellulase (invaluable in breaking ]] : Cellulases break down fiber (cellulose ) into smaller units)components that promote intestinal and cardiovascular health. The body doesn’t produce cellulase, so it’s vital to get enough through dietary or supplemental sources.*[[Lactase (which works in ]] breaks down lactose, the digestion of milk sugar found in all dairy products), so it can be a big plus for anyone with lactose intolerance.
*[[Bromelain]], which comes from pineapple, is a miracle enzyme. It digests protein. It burns 900 times its weight in fat. And it's amazingly beneficial for the body as a whole once it gets into the bloodstream -- particularly in terms of reducing inflammation and swelling in joints.
*[[Pancreatin]]
*[[Pepsin]]
* [[Invertase]] is a carbohydrate that targets sugars like sucrose and maltose, and is especially useful for people with sugar intolerances.
* [[Maltase]] targets carbohydrates including malt and grain sugars as well as simple and complex sugars.
* [[Glucoamylase]] breaks apart polysaccharides which are long-chain carbohydrates, and is particularly beneficial as a digestive aid.
* [[Alpha-galactosidase]] : This carbohydrase is especially useful for digesting raw vegetables and beans. It targets carbohydrates like raffinose and stachyose.
* [[Phytase]] helps break down carbohydrates like phytic acid that are predominant in leafy foods, and helps with the absorption with minerals.
* [[Pectinase]] is named for its role in breaking down the carbohydrate pectin which is found in many fruits and vegetables.
* [[Hemicellulase]] targets polysaccharides which are carbohydrates found in plants, and is another very useful enzyme for people who have trouble digesting vegetables of any kind.
* [[Xylanase]] : This enzyme is another form of hemicellulase which contributes by breaking down soluble fiber in the diet.
* [[Beta-glucanase]] : This enzyme breaks down carbohydrates like glucan found in oats, barley, and wheat. It is recommended for people who have problems digesting grain-based foods.
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