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.
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