ENZYMES

Enzymes' functions

Amylase

• Breaks down carbohydrates such as starch and glycogen, contained in potatoes, fruits, vegetables, and many snack foods.
• Measured in DU (Dextrinizing Units)

Cellulase

• Breaks down cellulose and chitin, helps to break down the soluble parts of fiber contained in raw fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
• Cellulase is not made in the body and can only be obtained from the food or supplements.
• Measured in CU (Cellulose Units)

Glucoamylase

• Breaks down polysaccharides in glucose units
• Measured in AGU (Amiloglucosidase Units)

Lactase

• Breaksdown milk sugar lactose
• Supports optimal Digestion of lactose*
• Measured in ALU (Acid Lactase Units)

Lipase

• Breaks down lipids found in meats, oil, nuts, and seeds.
• Improves fat utilization*
• Measured in FIP or LU (Lipase Units)

Protease

• Breaks down proteins found in meats, cheese, nuts, and eggs.
• Assists in alleviating infection and inflammatory conditions of many kinds*
• Measured in HUT (Hemoglobin Units)

Pectinase

• Breaksdown carbohydrates such as pectin found in many fruits and vegetables
• Measured in endo-PGU()

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