Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 There is a discussion on enzymes in another group I belong to and I'd like to know what many of you think about the following quote by Dr. Edward Howell: " It seems that we inherit a certain enzyme potential at birth. This limited supply of activity factors or life force must last us a lifetime. It's just as if you inherited a certain amount of money. If the movement is all one way -- all spending and no income -- you will run out of money. Likewise, the faster you use up your supply of enzyme activity, the quicker you will run out. Experiments at various universities have shown that, regardless of the species, the faster the metabolic rate, the shorter the lifespan. Other things being equal, you live as long as your body has enzyme activity factors to make enzymes from. When it gets to the point that you can't make certain enzymes, then your life ends. " http://www.livingintheraw.com/articles/longevity.htm I've read the above view from a few other people in the field of medicene and holistic health as well. It somewhat bothers me because I have abused sugar and caffeine for years, and I've also been a compulsive overeater for years. Based on the enzyme limit theory, I'm positive my enzymes were taxed out by the time I was 20. LOL However, I don't want to take supplements or pills to replace or make up for this enzyme loss. One of the reasons I chose a raw food lifestyle is because I felt that would help. But was I wrong? If the enzyme levels are maxed out does this mean one has to supplement with pills or something else? Lili Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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