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The human body acts a bit like a complex machine which, after receiving fuel in the form of food, converts it into energy needed for functioning. The essential factor for the synthesis of energy and nutrients from food are digestive enzymes, produced in the digestive system by the pancreas, salivary and gastric glands.
Digestive enzymes they occur in all parts of the digestive system and have specific functions, depending on where they act and the organ that produces them. In the mouth – in the saliva, it occurs enzyme called salivary amylase. It is responsible for the initial digestion of carbohydrates, starch and glycogen. In the stomach, they are part of the gastric juice enzymes produced by the gastric glands: pepsin that breaks down proteins, gastric lipase responsible for the breakdown of fats, and rennet – which cuts the milk protein (casein) – found in the human digestive system only during infancy. It is most common in the duodenum digestive enzymesthey are produced by the pancreas. Digestive enzymes found in the duodenum, in pancreatic juice: pancreatic amylase, which continues the breakdown of polysaccharides, pancreatic nuclease, maltase – breaks down maltose into glucose molecules, trypsin and chymotrypsin break down peptides and polypeptides, elastase that cuts polypeptide chains into smaller parts, pancreatic lipase decomposes pancreatic lipase previously emulsified by bile. They also occur in the small intestine digestive enzymes: intestinal amylase, lactase, sucrose, aminopeptidases, carboxypeptidases, lipase and intestinal nucleases. enzymes these are part of the intestinal juice and are responsible for the final breakdown of nutrients.
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Due to irregular nutrition, stress, digestive system diseases, eating disorders or taking certain medications, digestive disorders may occur, manifested by malaise, flatulence, gas, belching, abdominal and intestinal pain. The amount produced by the body enzymes it also declines with age. Athletes who take nutrients that increase the body’s efficiency and endurance may also have problems with dysregulation of digestive processes. In the event of symptoms digestive disorders, it is worth changing some eating habits: avoid highly processed products, avoid drinking while eating, introduce foods rich in enzymes. A large number of enzymes they contain: pineapple, mango, avocado, kiwi, sprouts, as well as bee pollen and honey.
In order to support digestion with natural methods, it is worth adding appropriate spices to the dishes. An example can be a mixture of 18 herbs by Father Matthew, which includes, among others thyme, cumin, ginger, turmeric, and rosemary.
Digestive enzymes – supplements
Digestive enzyme supplementation can be introduced with the help of preparations available in sports nutrition stores.
At enzyme supplementation the proper selection of the preparation is important. There are many preparations that differ in quality and mode of action. The optimal choice are preparations containing all types enzymes, i.e. those that will break down both proteins, as well as carbohydrates and fats. Some preparations with digestive enzymes contain additional substances, such as spirulina or a vitamin complex, as well as hydrochloric acid or bile, which greatly facilitate digestion.
Other supplements also have a positive effect on the digestive system. At Medonet Market you will find many interesting offers to support digestion, incl. Fit & Detox Slimming Elixir Intenson.
Digestive enzymes are also found in the Life Drink Terranova supplement, which is added to e.g. yoghurt.
Contraindications for the supplementation of digestive enzymes
As with any supplementation of ingredients, when taking preparations with digestive enzymes you should use common sense and be aware that facilitating the digestion of foods that were previously associated with unpleasant ailments does not amount to encouraging binge eating and an unhealthy diet. Abuse supplemented digestive enzymes it can cause gastrointestinal problems, diarrhea and insufficient absorption of nutrients from food due to impaired independent functioning of the digestive system.
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