Guest guest Posted January 24, 2004 Report Share Posted January 24, 2004 Jen, There are three classes of enzymes. These include plant or food enzymes, found in all raw foods, which start food digestion; digestive enzymes, which are secreted by the pancreas to digest our food; and metabolic enzymes, produced in the cells to run all body processes. However, "only plant enzymes initiate digestion in the stomach, which is why when you take plant enzymes it spares the pancreas from doing all of your digestion." Unlike conventional drugs that control body chemistry, plant enzymes enhance nourishment, so that the body can control itself Suzisupervixen08 <supervixen08 wrote: Hey Sooz :)What's a plant enzyme? I've heard of digestive enzymes (I sometimes take one that has a bunch of different main digestive enzymes all in one capsule and they work pretty well) but I haven't heard of plant enzymes specifically... SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 Hi Suzi, Does anyone ever take digestive or metabolic enzymes? I've only seen the plant/food enzymes also, but was wondering if there's any value in the others (or if they're even available). Also, on the plant enzymes, do you take them before, during or after you've eaten? Just curious on the proper procedure. Thanks! Kelli Suzanne [suziesgoats] Friday, January 23, 2004 8:37 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - Plant enzymes Jen, There are three classes of enzymes. These include plant or food enzymes, found in all raw foods, which start food digestion; digestive enzymes, which are secreted by the pancreas to digest our food; and metabolic enzymes, produced in the cells to run all body processes. However, "only plant enzymes initiate digestion in the stomach, which is why when you take plant enzymes it spares the pancreas from doing all of your digestion." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Kelli, I take mine right before a meal. The metabolic enzymes in your body increase the metabolic rate (weight loss) and the digestive enzymes are just that. Here this may explain it (as I understand it.) Plant enzymes are responsible for 3 classes of work: pre-digestion, nutritional support, and acute or chronic support. Pre-digestion – They can eliminate digestive problems leading to food allergies by increasing the supply of deficient enzyme during this pre-digestive process. The pancreas was never meant to be totally responsible for digestion… (early humans used to eat primarily raw foods.) Nutritional support…Plant enzymes help the delivery of nutrients get to where they need to go. This way you don’t need to take isolated vitamins or minerals as the delivery of the nutrients is guaranteed. Acute or Chronic Support - Plant enzymes taken as a supplement on an empty stomach enter the bloodstream where they assist the immune system by digesting and disposing of toxins (substances that do not belong in the blood) and “eat” the protein coating on certain viruses enabling the immune system to then destroy them…Taking enzymes in this way can help reverse inflammation. Plant enzymes digest toxins rather than killing them off (a antibiotics do in the case of bacterial infection) The process involves no side effects if the digested toxins can be properly eliminated through the urinary tract, colon, skin, and lungs. Supplemental plant enzymes can be used as therapy in 3 ways, depending on the particular health condition and needs of the individual – to optimize digestion, absorption, and assimilation of the food which in turn keeps a healthy PH balance in the blood; to reverse nutritional deficiencies, and as anti-inflammatory and detoxifying agents.Kelli Bever <kelli wrote: Hi Suzi, Does anyone ever take digestive or metabolic enzymes? I've only seen the plant/food enzymes also, but was wondering if there's any value in the others (or if they're even available). Also, on the plant enzymes, do you take them before, during or after you've eaten? Just curious on the proper procedure. Thanks! Kelli Suzanne [suziesgoats] Friday, January 23, 2004 8:37 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - Plant enzymes Jen, There are three classes of enzymes. These include plant or food enzymes, found in all raw foods, which start food digestion; digestive enzymes, which are secreted by the pancreas to digest our food; and metabolic enzymes, produced in the cells to run all body processes. However, "only plant enzymes initiate digestion in the stomach, which is why when you take plant enzymes it spares the pancreas from doing all of your digestion." Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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