Enzyme Therapy

An enzyme is defined as a protein-like substance that acts as a catalyst for starting up or speeding up chemical reactions in the body. There have been many claims by enzyme therapy proponents that it will cure a great many things. For example, enzyme therapy is used in AIDS treatment, is given to arthritis sufferers, to those with bronchitis, colds, shingles, and even cataracts. Enzyme supplementation is used for infections for anywhere from the lungs to the teeth. It is even vended to person with multiple sclerosis.

There are basically two kinds of enzymes. First are the digestive enzymes, such as amylase, protease, and lipase. These enzymes secrete themselves along the gastrointestinal tract and are essential to all digestive function. Second are the metabolic enzymes, such as super-oxide dismutase and catalase. Metabolic enzymes are available to the body inside the individual cells and the chemical reactions they facilitate there are absolutely necessary for a fully functioning organism.

The goal of enzyme therapy is to replace a depleted supply or to strengthen the body's reactions. Without the proper amount of digestive enzymes, for example, the body cannot efficiently break down sugars, fats, and starches. This deficiency will then lead to further deficiency in other substances, like vitamins and minerals that depend on the enzyme reactions for their creation.

The most popular types of enzymes vended today are Amylase, Cellulase, Glucoamylase, Lactase, Lipase, Pancreatin, Papain, Pepsin, and Protease.