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== Types of Degestive Enzymes == | == Types of Degestive Enzymes == | ||
| − | * | + | * [[protease]] : Proteases split complex proteins into their essential amino acid building blocks, which can then be absorbed as nutrition for virtually all functions in the body. |
| − | *Amylase | + | * [[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. |
| − | *Lipase | + | *[[Amylase]] 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 |
| − | *Cellulase | + | *[[Lipase]] 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. |
| − | *Lactase | + | *[[Cellulase]] : Cellulases break down fiber (cellulose) into smaller 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]] breaks down lactose, the 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. | *[[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. | ||
[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
[[Category:Enzymes]] | [[Category:Enzymes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:04, 5 July 2014
See also :
Types of Degestive Enzymes
- protease : Proteases split complex proteins into their essential amino acid building blocks, which can then be absorbed as nutrition for virtually all functions in the 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 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 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 : Cellulases break down fiber (cellulose) into smaller 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 breaks down lactose, the 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.
