Plant Or Animal Based Enzymes
Here is a nice video that basically explains the importance of digestive enzymes. In the video, she briefly mentions plant based enzymes.
It can be confusing for a person who is looking to take digestive enzymes. There are plant based enzymes, animal based enzymes, and enzymes like papaya and bromelain.
While papaya enzymes and bromelain are enzymes from plants, they are really better for inflammation than improving digestion. If you suffer from an upset stomach, taking papaya or bromelain may help to relieve these symptoms.
Animal based enzymes tend to be proteolytic enzymes. These animal based enzymes are also great for inflammation. They help to block the process that can lead to inflammatory pain. Many choose to take these animal based enzymes for arthritis, strains, sprains, or sports injuries.
Plant based enzymes are the superior enzyme for digestion. These can survive the stomach and continue working into the intestines where most of the nutrient absorption takes place. Plant based enzymes are also good for digesting an entire meal. They work to break down and help absorb carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
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August 19 2008 10:55 pm | Digestive Enzymes