The importance of enzymes for your digestion

You may not think about it every day, but good digestion is critical to our health. Obviously, other factors are also of influence, but the motto 'Good health starts in your gut' is 100% true. Yet our digestive system is still too often a child that gets little attention. Because a smooth digestion is not self-evident for everyone. Fortunately, there is a lot to be done! We will explain it to you.

Good nutrient absorption

Healthy food is very important for our digestion. Nutrients are converted into energy and building materials for the body. Poor digestion often means that your body is unable to absorb those nutrients. This has negative consequences for all processes in your body, so that you quickly do not feel well. As soon as your digestive system is under pressure, it affects the functioning of organs such as your stomach, intestines, but also gallbladder and pancreas.

Causes of impaired digestion

A common cause for impaired digestion is your way of life and / or eating. Stress and insufficient sleep can have an adverse effect on your bowel function. Eating too fast and too large amounts is also not good for your digestive system. In addition, our intestines often do not tolerate irritants such as alcohol, caffeinated drinks and spicy spices.

'Digestion? Don't bother with it!'

What do enzymes do for your digestion?

Did you know that digestive enzymes are essential for proper digestion? When the food leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine, various digestive juices are added. Those liquids contain enzymes. Enzymes process the food we consume into nutrients that the body can then use. Good digestion therefore ensures sufficient enzyme formation and a better absorption of essential nutrients.

Main enzymes in the small intestine

The pancreas secretes three enzymes in the small intestine: amylase, protease and lipase. Amylase digests carbohydrates such as starch from potatoes and pasta, but also from refined sugars. Proteases help the body to break down proteins from, for example, meat, fish and eggs into building blocks that are used to form and maintain body tissue. Lipases help the body break down fat and increase the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.

Enzymes in supplements: what should you pay attention to?

Supplements can help balance your digestive system. Digestive enzymes support both your stomach and intestines. Therefore, the best choice is usually a complex of fat, protein and carbohydrate splitting enzymes. That way you support your entire digestion. Preferably choose a gluten- and cow's milk-free supplement, as these nutrients can interfere with digestion. Take an enzyme supplement with water during or immediately after a meal.

Golden Naturals Digestive Enzymes is an enzyme, herbal and probiotic preparation containing patented DigeZyme ^® digestive enzymes such as amylase, lactase, cellulase, lipase and protease. In addition, this product is enriched with probiotics.