Digestive enzymes

Naturally occurring digestive enzymes break down food and aid digestion.

 

During digestion the nutrients found in food are broken down to give your body energy, help to perform vital functions.

If you have enzyme insuffiency your body cannot break down food properly, undigested food begins to ferment in the intestines which causes bloating and other abdominal complaints.

Dygestive Enzyme Capsule

Terra Origin DIgestive Enzymes

For long-term use to ease the digestion of every macronutrients

Terra Origin Digestive Enzymes contains a high-strength mixture of vegetarian enzymes developed to promote optimal nutrient bioavailability and absorption.

This product supports enhanced protein, carbohydrate, fat, fiber, and dairy digestion.

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PROTEASE

  • Breaks down proteins into smaller polypeptides and amino acids, facilitates digestion of proteins

AMYLASE

  • Hydrolyzes carbohydrates, like starch and glycogen, into simple carbs making them easier to digest

LIPASE

  • Breaks down triglycerides, improves fat utilization, supports gallbladder function and reduces gas, bloating, and fullness after a high-fat meal

LACTASE

  • Breaks down lactose easing digestion, reduces pain, bloating and dairy sensitivity

BROMELAIN

  • Protein-digesting enzyme, breaks a variety of proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Digestion

Digestion begins in the mouth, your saliva starts breaking down food right away into a form that can be absorbed by the body. Your stomach, small intestine and pancreas all make digestive enzymes as well.

The pancreas produces the most important digestive enzymes, which are those that break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

The main digestive enzymes made in the pancreas include:

Amylase (made in the mouth and pancreas; breaks down complex carbohydrates)
Lipase (made in the pancreas; breaks down fats)
Protease (made in the pancreas; breaks down proteins)
Some other common enzymes are made in the small intestine, including: Lactase (breaks down lactose), Sucrase (breaks down sucrose)

Symptoms of Digestive Enzyme Insufficiency

Digestive enzyme insufficiency can lead to malnutrition or gastrointestinal irritation. Common symptoms include:

  • Belly pain or cramps
  • Bloating
  • Diarrhea
  • Gas
  • Oily stools (bowel movements)
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Constipation