Why are digestive enzymes so important?

Digestive enzymes digest our foods and then send the nourishing ingredients to the bloodstream to feed the organs, glands, cells and tissues as well as the brain. Many scientists believe that most "lifestyle" and degenerative diseases, and even aging itself, are simply the lack of a continued and adequate supply of the necessary nutrients required to keep all of the body's systems working properly.

You may be eating healthy, but if your digestive enzymes aren't getting those nutrients to your bloodstream, organs and cells, then you aren't receiving all the benefits of that healthy diet. And those nutrients are what keep all of your systems, particularly your immune system, strong and healthy.

Enzyme Essentials believes supplementing with plant-based digestive enzymes is the key to overall good health.

Which digestive enzyme products should I take?

Every person has different needs for their digestive system. But, if you are just starting a digestive enzyme regimen, we suggest starting with our Basic Maintenance products which include a digestive enzyme supplement such as OxiCellZyme or DigestZyme taken with meals and our Plantadophilus probiotic taken at night before bed. This will get your body on track to optimum digestive health.

The digestive enzymes taken with meals along with a daily probiotic help with complete digestion along with:

helping to balance pH
breaking down and eliminates proteins
reinforcing nutrient acquisition to replenish important nutrients on a regular basis
promoting timely elimination of toxins through the colon, kidneys, skin, and lungs
decreasing the incidence of improperly digested food becoming toxic in the body
promoting blood circulation, cellular vitality, and overall health and wellness

Our E-Club is the best way to ensure that you always have your enzymes! When you order OxiCellZyme or DigestZyme with Plantadophilus as an E-Club, you get the products at 25% off the retail price.

We also have digestive enzyme products to help with other health concerns:

BalanceZyme Plus can help support healthy weight management and appetite control*
CalmZyme is the perfect non-habit forming, natural solution for supporting a healthy nervous system and promoting restful sleep.*
ExcellZyme is an enzyme supplement with herbs that supports the kidneys, liver, and hypothalamus for balancing and energy.*
GastroZyme is a soothing formula of herbs and enzymes that can be used for occasional indigestion or diarrhea*
NEW! GlutenSense is formulated to assist with the digestion of complex carbohydrates and gluten and help support a gluten-free lifestyle.
LypoZyme is uniquely formulated with lipase for supporting healthy fat digestion, cardiovascular health, and weight management.*
MasterZyme provides natural, nutritional support for healthy hormone balance*
PureZyme is well-tolerated, GI and pH stable proteolytic enzymes designed for natural support of the cardiovascular system for supporting muscular health, immune system health, urinary health, and healthy elimination.*
ReleaseZyme is designed for helping occasional constipation, occasional bowel irregularity, and support of a colon cleanse or detox program.*
RepairZyme is an enzyme supplement with herbs and minerals designed to help repair cells and tissues of the body. Great for after exercising.*
Super CellZyme is a natural whole food supplement for the entire family*
NEED is a powdered drink mix with enzymes that contains 100% of the RDA for the 13 essential water and fat soluble vitamins and is an excellent source of minerals and antioxidants
Vitamin C Complex is an easily assimilable, buffered Vitamin C which promotes collagen metabolism and supports the immune system

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*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Common myths about digestive enzymes:

I don't need supplemental digestive enzymes because my body already makes them.

The body can make digestive enzymes; however, the more digestive enzymes required for digestion, the fewer enzymes it can create to maintain optimal health. It is very important that we preserve the body’s ability to make enzymes.

If digestive enzymes supplements are taken with a meal, these digestive enzymes begin their work immediately. The supplemental digestive enzymes will break down the food, thus saving the body from having to release as many of its own enzymes. This allows the body to devote its attention to supplying more metabolic enzymes so the organs and tissues can carry on their daily work.

Supplemental digestive enzymes are destroyed in the stomach.

Enzyme Essentials' plant-based digestive enzymes have a wide range of pH and are stable and active in the acid range and have been carefully selected to withstand the conditions of the GI tract.

National Enzyme Company, a large enzyme manufacturer, has conducted a study proving quantitative evidence of the efficacy of supplemental digestive enzymes.
You can download the report here.[PDF]

The theory that enzymes are destroyed in the stomach is outdated and has been disproved by various studies.

Digestive enzymes are just for people with digestive problems.

Sure, digestive enzymes may help with digestive problems, but since they help strengthen your body's immune system, then their uses are much broader than just digestion-related discomforts.

For more details about the importance of digestive enzymes, read our Enzymes Explained section or go to the print friendly version.

Read what our customers are saying about our digestive enzymes and our service!

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