Eat Naturally! Choose the Right Digestive Enzyme for More Peace of Mind!

With high work pressure, eating too fast, and overeating, the digestive system is easily damaged. Over time, this can lead to bloating, abdominal pain, acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea, and other digestive issues, potentially even resulting in obesity. In Taiwan, 1 in 4 people suffer from digestive problems. To improve this, you’ve probably heard of or even tried “enzyme” supplements made from fruits and vegetables that claim to aid digestion and promote bowel movements. But did you know that although both contain the word "enzyme," fruit and vegetable “enzymes” and the digestive enzymes that help break down food are completely different things?

Fruit and Vegetable "Enzymes" ≠ Digestive Enzymes

Fruit and vegetable “enzymes” originate from a method used in Japan, which refers to the addition of sugar and microorganisms to fruits and vegetables that undergo long-term fermentation to produce metabolic nutrients such as phytonutrients, organic acids, vitamins, and fiber. Therefore, strictly speaking, fermented fruit and vegetable products are not enzymes. On the other hand, “digestive enzymes” mainly include amylase, protease, and lipase, which help the body break down large nutrient molecules like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in food, aiding absorption in the intestines. While the human body can produce digestive enzymes, poor dietary habits and aging, which slow metabolism, can reduce the secretion of digestive enzymes, leading to digestive issues.

Supplementing Digestive Enzymes for "Internal Enzyme" Balance

In addition to digestive enzymes, the body also has metabolic enzymes that support physiological functions like metabolism, antioxidant activity, and cell repair. These include oxidoreductases, transferases, and isomerases. Dr. Edward Howell, known as the "Father of Enzymes," proposed that "human lifespan and health are inversely related to the consumption of enzymes," meaning the balance of digestive and metabolic enzymes is essential for health. When digestive enzymes are insufficient, the body compensates by using metabolic enzymes to produce digestive enzymes, depleting them and disrupting normal metabolism and physiological functions. Therefore, having sufficient digestive enzymes not only aids digestion but also supports metabolism and overall health.

Natural Digestive Enzymes Derived from Grain Fermentation with Excellent Food Breakdown Ability

Most digestive enzymes on the market are processed and have high enzyme activity suitable for food processing, not dietary supplements. While they help digestion, they can cause issues such as the body becoming poorly adapted to chemical components, or becoming dependent on synthetically produced digestive enzymes, reducing the body's ability to produce its own enzymes. As a result, experts have started developing digestive enzymes through fermentation of natural ingredients. A leading Korean company specializing in enzyme and health ingredient development has patented a solid-state fermentation method using Bacillus subtilis to ferment grains, producing three types of natural digestive enzymes. These enzymes are accompanied by beneficial probiotics, postbiotics, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, polysaccharides, and dietary fiber. Grain fermentation digestive enzymes can break down foods like bread, chicken breast, and even fatty pork, targeting carbohydrates, rich proteins, and high-fat diets. With a unique fermentation technology that ensures high resistance to heat, acid, and alkaline environments, these enzymes are well-protected, allowing them to reach the intestines and perform their functions. This makes them an ideal choice for supplementing exogenous digestive enzymes.

Grain Enzymes Promote Gut Health

Insufficient digestive enzymes can lead to incomplete food digestion, resulting in "intestinal putrefaction." This refers to the waste and toxins produced during fermentation or spoilage in the digestive tract, which accumulate in the body and cause the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines, disrupting gut microbiota balance and leading to disease. In an animal study, mice fed high-fat diets with or without Bacillus subtilis showed that those supplemented with grain enzymes had more beneficial bacteria and fewer harmful bacteria, demonstrating that grain enzymes help maintain intestinal microbial balancen Enzymes Help Lower Blood Sugar and Lipids, and Aid Weight Control**

A high-fat, high-sugar diet is one of the main causes of obesity. In a study with high-fat diet-fed mice, supplementation with grain enzymes helped stabilize fasting blood sugar, reduce total cholesterol and triglycerides in the liver, prevent liver fibrosis, and lower inflammation markers, reducing the risk of chronic inflammation. Furthermore, grain enzymes increased stool volume and fatty acid excretion, helping to prevent fat accumulation and obesity . In a cial involving 100 participants, those who supplemented with grain enzymes for 12 weeks showed significant reductions in weight, waist circumference, hip circumference, body fat, and even visceral fat compared to the placebo group . Therefore, graie enzymes not only aid digestion but also address metabolic syndrome issues.

Beyond Common Digestive Enzymes: Broad Application Value

Grain-fermented digestive enzymes not only have digestive enzyme activity but also provide the nutritional benefits of grains and postbiotics. They are ideal for supporting digestion, cardiovascular health, regulating blood sugar, blood lipids, weight management, and are even popular in the market for postbiotic-related products. Their unique encapsulation technology offers a solution to overcome environmental sensitivity, providing more extensive application possibilities for the health market, whether in product formulation or functional applications.

References:

[1] Amicogen Test, Research Institution: Southeast Chemical Research Institute, 2017
[2] J Med Food. 2021 Aug;24(8):873-882.
[3] Front Nutr. 2023 Apr 17:10:1148512.