Phytase is an enzyme that has the ability to liberate the phosphate and mineral residues from phytic acid (phytate), a compound formed during the maturation process of plant seeds and grains that is commonly found in plant-based foods. Roughly two thirds of the phosphorous present in plant based foods (cereal, wheat and various grains) is bound in the form of ...
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Pectinase Digestive Enzyme
There are many types of enzymes and derivatives of those and none other more important than pectinase. Commonly found in many fruits such as bananas and apples, pectinase plays a key role not only in the digestive processes, but also, and perhaps more importantly, in total physical well-being and anti-aging. Pectin is a type of fiber that makes up the ...
Read More »Pancreatin Digestive Enzyme
Pancreatin is a combination of digestive enzymes (proteins). These enzymes are normally produced by the pancreas and are important for digesting fats, proteins, and sugars. Pancreatin is used to replace digestive enzymes when the body does not have enough of its own. Certain medical conditions can cause this lack of enzymes, such as cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, or pancreas ...
Read More »Papayotin Digestive Enzyme
Knowing that our natural enzyme production is vital for better digestive health isn’t the only knowledge we need when it comes to enzymes. There are many enzymes that are not natural to human body that boast many digestive health benefits and papayotin is one of them. Papayotin is an enzyme that is extracted from unripe papaya fruit. The importance of ...
Read More »Lysozyme Digestive Enzyme
Lysozyme is an animal-derived enzyme, and a component of every lung cell; lysozyme is very important in the control of infections, attacks invading bacterial and viruses. Lysozyme is considered one of the pillars of a group of enzymes in our bodies that breaks down proteins into essential nutrients and ready for absorption by the small intestine. The way lysozyme works ...
Read More »L-Glutamic Acid Digestive Enzyme
L-glutamic acid, also known as glutamic acid, is one of the many components of proteins. Like its fellow amino acid glutamate, it is produced naturally by the body; however, it is a different type of amino acid. While many people take glutamine supplements, L-glutamic acid is produced naturally by the body in amounts adequate for most people. It also has ...
Read More »Fructooligosaccharides Digestive Enzyme
Fructooligosaccharides are naturally found in chicory, onions, asparagus, wheat, tomatoes and other fruits, vegetables and grains. They also can be derived from cane sugar and seaweed for use as a low-calorie food sweetener and supplement. As scFOS provides approximately 30-to-50 percent of the sweetness of regular sugar, it can be used to enhance flavor and lower the amount of sugar ...
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