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A little about Digestive Enzymes....
In order for the food we eat to be utilized by the body, digestive
enzymes are necessary. The body produces its own enzymes, each with a
specific job to do. For instance, saliva contains the enzyme ptyalin which
breaks down carbohydrate into the sugar maltose. Hydrochloric acid and
pepsin are produced by the stomach to break down protein.
The liver and gall bladder produce bile acids for the digestion of fats. The pancreas and
small intestine (duodenum) produce several enzymes that finish the
breakdown of proteins, carbohydrate and fats. Various factors may interfere
with one's ability to produce sufficient amounts or strong enough concentrations
of enzymes to meet digestive clearing functions. In such cases,
supplementation of the appropriate enzymes can have far reaching bene-fits.**
Food enzymes, from pineapple and papaya, break down proteins, carbohydrate
and fats.**
Country LifeŽoffers an extensive variety of digestive enzyme prod-ucts
from the finest sources. Included are: MAXI-ZYME CAPS, a complete
enzymatic complex to assist in all phases of digestion, and DAIRY-ZYME
CAPS for lactose intolerancy.**
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