Types of Enzymes Needed for Digestion
When looking at digestive enzymes there are several different types of enzymes that you need to consider. Because of the various
stages in the digestive process
as well as different food groups, no one enzyme is capable of doing the complete job.
You Need Them All
The fact is a full spectrum of enzymes is required to completely break down all types of foods through all stages of the process.
This means that digestive enzymes supplements should not only include the major enzymes such as:
-
protease
for protean,
-
amylase
for sugar and starches,
-
lipase
for fats and oils, and
- cellulase for cellulose fiber
but also your formula should include digestive enzymes that will continue working through subsequent stages. These enzymes include:
- peptidase,
- lactase,
- glucoamylase and
- malt diastase
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