Archive for September, 2010

What Enzymes Do What

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

 What enzymes do what?

  • Amylase assists in the digestion of starches.
  • Protease assists in the digestion of proteins.
  • Lipase assists in the digestion of fats.
  • Lactase assists in the digestion of milk sugar.
  • Cellulase assists in breaking down fiber. (The body does not make cellulase.)
  • Invertase (sucrase) assists in the breakdown of table sugar.
  • Maltase assists in the breakdown of large starch-derived sugars commonly found in the diet.
  • Pectinase with Phytase assists in the absorption of minerals.
  • Alpha-galactosidase assists in the digestion of beans and legumes and helps prevent the undesirable effects produced.

 

Yours In Health!

G.E. Moon II

What Should I Expect From Taking Enzymes?

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

 

What should I expect when I start taking enzymes?

Not everyone experiences the same reactions or results when they start taking enzymes.  Most people start feeling better within a few days, especially in terms of digestion and elimination.  By improving  the absorption of nutrients, the body is better able to detoxify itself.

In addition, yeasts, bacteria and parasites may start to die off and initially it may be hard for the body to dispose of them quickly. For some people, that means that they may feel a little worse before they feel better.  Symptoms could include headache, “flu-like” feelings, and fatigue or skin rashes.  This is can actually be a good sign!  This means that your body is actually starting to clean house!  You can lower your dosage to control the symptoms, keeping in mind that improvements will also come at a slower pace. 

Most importantly…make sure to drink plenty of water!

Yours In Health!

G.E. Moon II

Why Do You Need Digestive Enzymes?

Monday, September 6th, 2010

 

Why do I need Digestive enzymes?

 
All of us are all born with a certain potential for enzyme production.  Raw food contains its own enzymes for digestion, but through cooking and processing destroys them.  The body then needs to make its own enzymes to metabolize food.  Over time all of our bodies runs low on enzymes, therefore the various digestive and cellular processes begin to slow down.  Because of this, many chronic conditions can result.  By taking enzymes, you are allowing your body to put energy into maintaining and repairing vital organs and tissues rather than siphoning it off to create enzymes to digest your food.

How do I know if I am deficient?

 
Anyone who eats a primarily cooked and processed food diet will benefit from the addition of supplemental enzymes.  In addition, you may be bothered by digestive issues such as gas, bloating, fatigue after a meal, constipation or diarrhea.  Other symptoms that pertain to enzyme deficiency are as follows:

PMS
Cold hands & feet
Inflammation
Fungal forms
Insomnia
Gum disorders
Aching feet
Cystitis
Gallstones
Psoriasis
Constipation
Hearing problems Gingivitis
Arthritis
Acne
Hay fever
Urinary weakness
Irritable bowl syndrome
Sinus infection Parasites
Heart problems
Hot flashes
Neck aches Shoulder aches Rashes
Mood swings
Fatigue
Sprue
Back weakness
High blood pressure Hypoglycemia

Chronic colds
Chronic fatigue
DepressionBladder problems
Gallbladder stress
Prostate problems
Diarrhea
Chronic allergies
Diverticulitis

What should I expect when I start taking enzymes?


Everyone does not experience the same reactions.  Most people start feeling better within a few days, especially in terms of digestion and elimination.  By improving absorption of nutrients, the body is better able to detoxify itself. In addition, yeasts, bacteria and parasites may start to die off and initially it may be hard for the body to dispose of them quickly. For some people, that means that they may feel a little worse before they feel better.  Symptoms could include headache, “flu-like” feelings, and fatigue or skin rashes.  This is actually a good sign!  Your body is starting to clean house!  You can lower your dosage to control the symptoms, keeping in mind that improvements will also come at a slower pace.  Make sure to drink plenty of water!

Yours In Health!

G.E. Moon II

The 4 Types Of Enzymes

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

Essentially there are four different kinds of enzymes, they are:

  • Food enzymes: These are found in raw foods.  There are sufficient enzymes in each raw food to digest it.  The level of active enzymes in a food is affected by many things – including:  food additives, radiation, long term storage, and any kind of food processing, especially heat.  Enzymes in foods are destroyed when they reach a heat over 116°F.

 

  • Digestive enzymes:  These help break food down into basic components so you can absorb the nutrients that are required to build cells, maintain organs and repair tissue.  These types of enzymes are present in the digestive juices your body produces, starting with the saliva in the mouth continuing down to and including the intestines.  These enzymes include protease, amylase, lipase, malt diastase, invertase, lactase, pectinase and alpha galactosidase.  Digestive enzymes break down different food groups.

 

  • Metabolic enzymes: These enzymes enhance and support metabolic processes. They are made by the body and drive chemical reactions within the cells.  On a cellular level,  metabolic enzymes direct body systems and are interconnected with every functional organ and biological system in the body.

 

  • Supplemental enzymes: These are cultured from plant enzymes. Plant enzymes are grown from food such as mushrooms, soy and wheat in a laboratory setting with specific actions rendered in units.  They are nonpathogenic Aspergillus Niger species and are free of mycelium contamination.  Removal of all aspergilli and fungi leave only the enzymatic action.  Supplemental enzymes are a concentrated form of enzymatic action.

 

Yours In Health!

G.E. Moon II

What Are Plant Based Enzymes?

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

At Abundant Health Center, LLC, we choose to use only the highest pharmaceutical-grade enzymes, vitamins and minerals, from natural sources.  In our search for the highest quality product and the most congruent company we found Enzyme Research Products.  Their products are scientifically formulated in highly concentrated, precisely balanced combinations.

All of the products from Enzyme Research are laboratory-grown using the strictest quality controls. The great thing about this company is that they require a certificate of analysis for every ingredient in all of their blends from a reputable testing laboratory.

We have found Enzyme Research Products to be the ideal choice for the widest spectrum of clients including vegetarians, children and patients with ulcers, allergies and sensitivities.  We have even had customers with poorly functioning digestive systems, nutritional deficiencies or chronic health problems that have shared with us the benefits they have experienced from using the plant based enzyme products developed by Enzyme Research.

One of the great things about plant based enzymes is how effective they are in a wide pH range levels, unlike enzymes from animal sources.  The Enzyme Research products are free of fillers, artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.

Lastly, enzymes are needed for every chemical reaction that takes place in your body.  Enzymes are connected with every working organ and facilitate all metabolism. Currently science has identified over 5,000 enzymes and there are thousands more yet undiscovered. Enzymes are biocatalysts, making internal chemical reactions work faster and more efficiently.

Yours In Health!

G.E. Moon II