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1 You Probably Need Digestive Enzymes The Sunshine Sharing Hour With Steven Horne, RH(AHG) Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Symptoms of Digestive Insufficiency ü Here are some common symptoms of digestive insufficiency. Do you suffer from any of them? ü Belching or gas one hour after a meal ü Sour stomach about one hour after a meal ü Bad breath, bitter taste in the mouth ü Small appetite, sense of fullness from small meals ü Loss of appetite for proteins (especially meat) ü Stomach upset from taking vitamin supplements ü Feeling better when you don t eat ü Not feeling hungry for breakfast ü Feeling sleepy after meals ü Brittle fingernails ü Stomach discomfort from eating fatty foods ü Nausea and/or diarrhea What are Enzymes? Protein structures that have the ability to combine substances or take them apart They make the substances the body needs and break down what the body doesn t need The blueprints for building enzymes are found in your DNA Reading the DNA code your body synthesizes over 3,000 different enzymes by assembling long strings of amino acids Enzyme Action (Degradation) Enzymes can take substances apart, breaking them down into new components This is used in digestion and detoxification Enzyme Action (Synthesis) Enzymes also assemble chemicals the body needs, such as neurotransmitters and hormones 1

2 Enzymes in Food Raw food contains active enzymes This is partly why real food spoils When food is cooked enzymes are denatured Once you heat a food in water past 118 degrees or past 150 degrees using dry heat, the enzymes are no longer active. Enzyme-Rich Foods Pineapple (bromelain) Papaya (papain) Mango Grapes Figs Dates Raw honey Seeds and Enzymes All seeds contain enzyme inhibitors to keep the seed in a dormant state This is why legumes, nuts and grains can remain alive for months or even years When the enzyme inhibitors are deactivated, the seed activates and starts to sprout In traditional cultures people soaked seed foods before eating them Fermented Foods The more cooked food consumed in a traditional culture, the more they relied on fermented foods Fermented foods are rich in enzymes and probiotics and aid digestion Fermented vegetables are particularly helpful for digestion Digestive Enzymes Digestive enzymes break down food into useable components Without digestive enzymes we couldn t get the nutrients we need from food Table of Digestive Secretions Saliva Moistens food Mouth Ptyalin enzyme Breaks starches down into sugars (maltose) Hydrochloric Acid Stomach Pepsin enzyme Rennin enzyme Trypsin enzyme Pancreas Amylase enzymes Lipase enzymes Begins protein digestion, prepares minerals for assimilation Begins protein digestion Digests milk proteins Finishes protein digestion, breaks proteins down into amino acids Converts starches to sugars Breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol Gallbladder Bile Emulsifies fats to make them water soluble Small Intestine Peptidase enzymes Sucrase, maltase, and isomaltase enzymes Lactase enzyme Finishes protein digestion, breaks proteins down into amino acids Break complex sugars (disaccharides) into simple sugars (monosaccharides) Converts lactase (milk sugar) into simple sugars Lipase enzyme Breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol 2

3 Plant Enzyme Supplement Digestive Enzyme Supplement Protease and peptidase (proteins) Amylase and glucoamylase (starches) Lipase (fats) Cellulase and hemicellulase(fiber) Invertase, malt diastase, alpha galactosidase, beta gluconase Phytase (phytic acid) ü Enzyme supplement that supplies enzymes missing in cooked food diets ü Also helps break down plant fibers and sugars that cause fermentation and gas ü Helps digest phytase, which makes nutrients in grains more bioavailable ü Helpful for anyone who eats a lot of cooked foods Betaine HCl (proteins and minerals) Mycozyme (alphaamylase) (sugars) Pepsin, Bromelain and Papain (proteins) Bile salt and lipase (fats) Pancreatin (fats, proteins and carbohydrates) ü Supplements the body s enzyme and digestive secretions ü Helpful for people with digestive insuffiency ü Very helpful as people get older and have a harder time digesting food ü Therapeutically useful for people who are weak and recovering from illness Digestive Bitters Taking a liquid herbal formula with a bitter/aromatic taste minutes prior to meals stimulates digestive secretions Bitters: Artichoke, chamomile, dandelion, gentian, goldenseal, myrrh, orange peel Aromatics: Angelica, cardamom, chamomile, dill, ginger, peppermint A pinch of salt with water can also help Low Stomach Acid Millions of Americans have low stomach acid It becomes increasingly common the older you get Probably half of all people over 50 don t produce enough stomach acid People with Blood Type A are particularly prone to low stomach acid. Problems Associated with Low HCl Overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestines Acid indigestion (sour stomach) starting about one hour after eating Gas and bloating, belching, bad taste in the mouth Poor protein digestion and poor mineral absorption causing general weakness Low stomach acid makes it difficult to digest proteins and to absorb minerals, which weakens the entire body, especially the structural system Antacids Many people with low stomach acid take antacids to relieve their acid indigestion This causes more bacterial overgrowth and more acid, gas and bloating Antacids also increase the risk for osteoporosis, arthritis, dental issues and other structural problems 3

4 HCl Challenge Test Metabolic Enzymes Take a capsule of a Betaine HCl Supplement containing about 400 mg. of betaine HCl with a meal If you notice no burning sensation, you increase to two capsules the next meal Increase dose until you notice a mild burning sensation in the stomach Reduce the dose to the maximum number of capsules you took that didn t produce this sensation Most people find a comfortable dose between 400 and 1600 mg. per meal (2-4 capsules) Don t do this if you have stomach ulcers Therapeutic Use of Digestive Enzymes Enzymes for specific needs Reducing inflammation Cleansing the GI tract Fighting chronic yeast or bacterial infections Fighting parasites Cancer programs Lactose Intolerance Lactase is an enzyme that digests milk sugar or lactase People who lack this enzyme get gas and bloating when eating dairy products About 70% of the human population is lactose intolerant Lactase enzymes can be used to solve this problem When dairy products are fermented, lactose is digested by lactobacillus bacteria Biofilm and Enzymes Bacteria and yeast live in structures called biofilm to protect themselves Biofilm helps protect them from antibacterial and antifungal substances Taking enzymes between meals with antimicrobial supplements can help eliminate recurring infections Take enzymes with things like: Berberine (goldenseal, Oregon grape, etc.) Pau d arco Cinnamon Peppermint Oregano Parasites and Enzymes Taking protease enzymes between meals with antiparasitic herbs helps eliminate parasites Antiparasitic herbs: Artemisias (wormwood, mugwort, sweet annie) Black walnut Garlic Cloves Pumpkin Seeds Pineapple (bromelain) and papaya (papain) have also been used as foods to help eliminate parasites 4

5 Bromelain A protease from pineapple that has been shown to: Reduce inflammation Ease joint pain Aid recovery from injuries Inhibit fibrin synthesis Reduce allergic reactions Boost the immune system Help fight cancer Papain An protease enzyme from papaya that has been shown to: Help eliminate parasites Reduce allergic reactions Reduce inflammation Aid wound healing Ease diarrhea Reduce kidney stones Aid skin conditions like psoriasis, warts and corns Cancer and Enzymes Both Protease Enzyme Supplements and Digestive Aid Formulas have also been taken between meals as part of a natural anti-cancer program It is believed that enzymes help make cancer cells more visible to the immune system They are taken with the anticancer (cytotoxic) herbs Gall Bladder Removal People who have had their gall bladder removed may benefit from supplementation with: Lipase enzymes Bile salts This helps them properly digest fats and fat soluble vitamins Pick the Enzyme for You Under 50 with a diet high in cooked foods Plant Enzyme Supplement Over 50 or general weakness Digestive Enzyme Formula Gas, bloating, poor digestion of proteins Betaine HCl Supplement Upcoming Education Upcoming Member Webinars The Holistic Perspective (Tuesday, Nov 13) Body Wisdom Exploring the Mind-Body Connection Sunshine Sharing Hour (Tue, Nov 27) Good Fats Current Classes Free Webinar: Aromatherapy for Mind and Body Wednesday, November 7, 5:30 Mountain Time Online Emotional Healing Class Module Four: Universal Energetics and the Tree of Life Nov 5, 19, 26; Dec 3, 10, 17, Jan Energetic Aromatherapy Class Nov 28, Dec 5 and 12 Cost: $75 pre-registration ($65 members), $95 late registration ($75 members) 5

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