70% of your immune system is in your digestive system. To have your food broken down you need enough enzymes to break the food down for the nutrients to be absorbed. So if you are having a problem with food allergies, diarrhea, constipation, hair loss, colds, sinus infections, etc.; you may need to supplement enzymes into your diet. Probiotics are needed for a healthy gut, enzymes are needed to break down the food so a healthy gut can absorb them. This made me think of pouchitis.
Raw foods, and fermented foods add enzymes to your gut. You can also buy it in a supplement at a health food store. Only take it in supplement form if you are low in enzymes, as it can cause more trouble. As we age, eat junk food, take some medications; your body may not have enough enzymes to absorb your nutrients.
I thought this was a very interesting subject for those with digestive issues.
I personally don't take a supplement for enzymes, but I don't have trouble with absorbtion of my nutrients. If I did, I would look into enzymes.
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