Enzymes – How to select

Enzymes are critical to keep us alive as they are involved in many functions in the body. There are 2 main types: digestive enzymes and systemic enzymes.
Digestive enzymes help to break down food and nutrients. Here are the common ones:
Amylase - digests carbohydrates
Protease - digests proteins and helps to reduce food allergies
Lipase - digests fats
Lactase - digests milk sugar
Cellulase - breaks down fiber
Maltase - digests complex sugar
Phytase - responsible for overall digestion and B vitamins production
Food intolerances like lactose and complex carbohydrates (bean and yam) are mostly related to insufficiency of digestive enzymes to break down certain food components.
Systemic enzymes involve functions like reducing inflammation and swelling (e.g. joint), breaking down blood clots and removing sputum. Serrapeptase, nattokinase, and bromelain are the common ones.

Digestive enzymes – who will benefit?

Individuals with digestion issues Individuals with multiple food sensitivities and malabsorption Useful for those who are recovering from illnesses: severe injuries burns chemotherapy or operations

How to select digestive enzymes?

Full spectrum and high potency enzymes to address various digestion issues Derived from plant source Work in different pH zones of the entire gut

Take it with or after meals

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Systemic enzymes – who will benefit?

Nattokinase: for individuals at risk of developing blood clots Serrapeptase: helps to reduce chronic inflammation and swelling good for individuals who suffer from autoimmune disease and osteoarthritis

How to choose?

Choose protein enzymes with a broad spectrum and high potency

Our clinical team recommends

VitaAid Optizyme Broad spectrum, high potency enzymes for various digestion concerns	VitaAid Supreme Zyme-Aid Extra Fort For individuals with multiple food sensitivities
VitaAid Nattozimes Systemic enzyme helps clean up abnormal clot formations caused by inflammation	VitaAid BiofilmX Systemic enzymes help to eradicate sputum and swelling
Serrapeptase (Enerex) - 120,000 U Commonly use for inflammatory and traumatic swellings	Usana Digestive Enzyme Supports more complete digestion and absorption of macronutrients
Purenourish Natrual Detox & meal replacement with probiotics, digestive enzymes & fibers