THE ROLE OF ENZYMES By the age of 30, half of your stomach acid has already depleted due to growth cessation. With each subsequent  passing decade, you lose half of whatever stomach acid remains, putting enzymes into a pivotal role in the breakdown of food.  All living things, including cells, contain enzymes.  When the body doesn’t extract any enzymes from food (which are lost in heating and processing), it must use its own enzymes to do the work. Nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and proteins are building blocks, while enzymes act as workers that create cellular structure.  Without enzymes, nutrients may be present for the cellular structure, but there is insufficient action to organize them into healthy cells.   Maintaining good physical health and weight, eating clean and natural foods and supporting the gut flora are all things we can do to enhance our body’s natural defenses and mechanisms in order to remain healthy. The next time you eat something, keep in mind the importance of your digestive system and how it relates to the status of your other systems—and your overall quality of life.

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