Enzyme Therapy
Definition
Enyzme therapy is a plan of dietary supplements of plant and animal enzymes used to facilitate the digestive process and improve the body's ability to maintain balanced metabolism.
Purpose
In traditional medicine, enzyme supplements are often prescribed for patients suffering from disorders that affect the digestive process, such as cystic fibrosis, Gaucher's disease, andceliac disease.
A program of enzyme supplementation is rarely recommended for healthy patients.
However, proponents of enzyme therapy believe that such a program is beneficial foreveryone. They point to
enzymes' ability to purify the blood, strengthen the immune system,enhance mental capacity, cleanse the colon,and maintain proper
pH balance in urine. They feelthat by improving the digestive process, the body is better able to combat infection and disease.
Some evidence exists that pancreatic enzymes derived from animal sources are helpful incancer treatment. The enzymes may be able to dissolve the coating on cancer cells and maymake it easier for the immune system to attack the cancer.
A partial list of the wide variety of complaints and illnesses that can be treated by enzymetherapy includes:
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AIDS
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anemia
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alcohol consumption
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anxiety
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acute inflammation
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back pain
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cancer
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colds
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colitis
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constipation
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diarrhea
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gastritis
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gastric duodenal ulcer
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gout
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headaches
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hepatitis
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hypoglycemia
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infections
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mucous congestion
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multiple sclerosis
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nervous disorders
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nutritional disorders
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obesity
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premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
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stress
Description
Origins
Enzymes are protein molecules used by the body to perform all of its chemical actions andreactions. The body manufactures several thousands of enzymes. Among them are thedigestive enzymes produced by the stomach, pancreas, small intestine, and the salivary glandsof the mouth. Their energy-producing properties are responsible for not only the digestion ofnutrients, but their absorption, transportation, metabolization, and elimination as well.
Enzyme therapy is based on the work of Dr. Edward Howell in the 1920s and 1930s. Howellproposed that enzymes from foods work in the stomach to pre-digest food. He advocated theconsumption of large amounts of plant enzymes, theorizing that if the body had to use less ofits own enzymes for digestion, it could store them for maintaining metabolic harmony. Fourcategories of plant enzymes are helpful in predigestion: protease, amylase, lipase, andcellulase. Cellulase is particularly helpful because the body is unable to produce it.
Animal enzymes, such as pepsin extracted from the stomach of pigs, work more effectively inthe duodenum. They are typically used for the treatment of nondigestive ailments.
The seven categories of food enzymes and their activities
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amylase breaks down starches
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cellulase breaks down fibers
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lactase breaks down dairy products
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lipase breaks down fats
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maltase breaks down grains
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protease breaks down proteins
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sucrase breaks down sugars
Enzyme theory generated further interest as the human diet became more dependent onprocessed and cooked foods. Enzymes are extremely sensitive to heat, and temperaturesabove 118°F (48°C) destroy them. Modern processes of pasteurization, canning, andmicrowaving are particularly harmful to the enzymes in food.
Enzyme supplements are extracted from plants like pineapple and papaya and from the organsof cows and pigs.The supplements are typically given in tablet or capsule form. Pancreaticenzymes may also be given by
injection. The dosage varies with the condition being treated.For nondigestive ailments, the supplements are taken in the hour before meals so that they canbe quickly absorbed into the blood. For digestive ailments, the supplements are takenimmediately before meals accompanied by a large glass of fluids. Pancreatic enzymes may beaccompanied by doses of vitamin A.
Preparations
No special preparations are necessary before beginning enzyme therapy. However, it is always
advisable to talk to a doctor or pharmacist before purchasing enzymes and beginning therapy.
Side effects
Side effects associated with enzyme therapy include heartburn, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea,
bloating, gas, and acne. According to the principles of therapy, these are temporary cleansing
symptoms. Drinking eight to 10 glasses of water daily and getting regular exercise can reducethe discomfort of these side effects. Individuals may also experience an increase in bowelmovements, perhaps one or two per day. This is also considered a positive effect.
Plant enzymes are safe for pregnant women, although they should always check with a doctorbefore using enzymes. Pregnant women should avoid animal enzymes. In rare cases, extremely high
doses of enzymes can result in a build up of uric acid in the blood or urine and can cause abreak down of
proteins.
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