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Enzymes are complex proteins that act as catalysts in almost all biochemical reactions in the body to make life possible. They first came to the attention of biochemist 80 years ago and less than 100 were identified.

Today more than 5000 are known but the number in existence is believed to be more than 20000 enzymes.

Each enzyme has a specific configuration and therefore only able to control a single biochemical reaction in the body. They depend on adequate amounts of vitamin and minerals to function. Enzymes have three vital tasks to perform and according to their function are divided into classes. a) Metabolic enzymes b) digestive enzymes and c) food enzymes

a) They are involved in all biochemical processes from breathing and thinking to behavior and immune system maintains. Our bodies are run by metabolic enzymes

b) There are three groups with approximately 22 digestive enzymes mostly produced by the pancreas. Their role is to digest proteins (proteases), carbohydrates (amylases) and fat (lipases). They change food through reactions into simple compounds that in the final stage are utilized by the body.

c) These are enzymes found in the cells of fresh foods and when food is eaten they will initiate food digestion and ease demand on the pancreas in secreting larger quantities. Some may have additional qualities such as those of antioxidants.

Scientist believe that a diet composed of only cooked food it will severely strain and eventually inhibit function of the pancreas and output of indigenous enzymes. Eating predominantly enzyme poor foods (cooked foods) will compromises your health, resistance to stresses and shorten your life’s span expectancy, according to late Dr. E. Howell an authority in the field of enzyme research.

Most traditional societies incorporate enzyme rich raw food in their eating no just from raw fruit and vegetables but also from animal origin such as raw milk, yogurt, fish and sea food. Supplemental enzymes can be taken for general digestion. The dose taken depends on the quantity and type of food, not from the recipient’s age or weight. You may need to experiment a little and see how much of a particular enzyme product is needed for specific foods and eating habits.

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