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Digestive Enzymes

A balanced diet is a source of all the essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients needed to maintain our health. However,...
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Digestive Enzymes

A balanced diet is a source of all the essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients needed to maintain our health. However, if food is poorly digested, nutrition does not provide those benefits. According to statistics, about one-third of adults have digestive problems. To improve the absorption of nutrients from food, you can add digestive enzymes to your daily health routine.

Mr Vitamins offers a wide range of supplements from Australia's finest manufacturers, including JS Health, Caruso's Natural Health, and Herbs of Gold. Take care of your health and well-being with our premium-quality products.

What are digestive enzymes?

Digestive enzymes are proteins that help break down food for further absorption by the body. Most of them are produced by the pancreas, but there may not be enough for various reasons. Supplements can provide necessary nutrients for good digestion when lacking.

The key digestive enzymes are amylase, lactase, lipase, and pepsin, needed for digesting carbs, lactose, fats, and proteins. Some supplements also contain herbal ingredients that help boost digestion and support gut health.

Beneficial effects of digestive enzyme supplements

Poor digestion can have many causes: stress, unhealthy eating habits, or insufficient activity levels. Even a healthy body is incapable of digesting everything to its fullest potential. However, digestive enzyme supplements can help optimise the process. 

Each enzyme is specialised to digest specific foods and help with specific digestive problems in different parts of the intestine. Consult your doctor to choose the right product. You can also find helpful information about healthy nutrition in our expert blog.

In clinical studies, digestive enzyme supplements have been shown to:

  • Relieve discomfort and painful symptoms. Under-digested food is one of the most common reasons for gut issues such as gas, bloating, occasional heartburn, indigestion, diarrhoea or constipation. Enzymes aid in the digestion of food and prevent such problems.
  • Boost digestion. When food is not digested properly, it can irritate and even damage the intestines. Over time, this irritation can reduce the body's ability to digest food and absorb nutrients from it. Enzymes help to avoid indigestion by supporting gut health.
  • Improve intestinal microflora and regulate bowel movements. A diet rich in enzymes promotes good bacteria in the gut, which help prevent irregular stools and constipation.

How to take digestive enzymes?

The best enzyme supplements should contain a mix of the main types: proteases, lipases, and amylases. Since the pH level in the human digestive tract varies from very acidic to very alkaline, these products have enzymes that work at different pH levels, so they act throughout the entire digestive tract.

Enzymes for digestion are available in tablets, capsules, granules, and liquid forms. Due to their natural composition, these supplements are usually suitable for both adults and children. However, make sure you read the instructions to determine if there are any age restrictions.

Enzymes can be consumed with meals or just before eating, along with water. They are especially beneficial to take before consuming fat- or fibre-rich foods. 

In most cases, strong positive effects appear after two weeks of taking high-potency digestive enzyme supplements. For best results, it is imperative to follow the directions for consuming and storing the product to preserve its benefits.

Possible side effects of digestive enzyme supplements

Generally, enzyme supplements are well tolerated and have no side effects. However, in rare cases, they can cause indigestion and diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms while taking supplements. At Mr Vitamins, you can also book a free online call to speak with our expert nutritionists.