Individual Enzymes
These are individual formulations of larger amounts of specific enzymes combined with other components that are used to target specific nutritional requirements and applications where a broad based multi-enzyme formula would not be sufficient. The utilization of individual enzymes for specific applications has long been recognized as an effective way to help the body deal with stressful situations. Digestive enzymes aid in the breakdown of items such as carbohydrates, fiber, fats, sugars, and proteins. Many other different enzymes are present in almost all bodily processes that take place each and every day. As in other NCP formulas, enzymes combined with other substances work in a synergistic combination to aid in the anabolic, catabolic and metabolic processes. When used in higher quantities, individual enzymes help to speed recovery from dietary or physical imbalances.
Amylase
Amylase helps to digest carbohydrates and could be considered a natural antihistamine.
It is often very effective in helping to relieve the symptoms of allergic reactions
to such things as insect bites, pollen irritation, or contact with poison oak,
ivy, or sumac. It is thought that a possible reason why some people appear to
be more immune to these conditions may be due to a higher amount of amylase
within their bodies. The amount of amylase required will depend upon the situation,
and is far safer than chemical antihistamines due to its natural origin and
function within the body.
Cellulase
Cellulase helps to break down fiber. In our daily diets, we consume a combination
of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber is effective in binding to
excess products such as cholesterol, as well as toxic materials, and helping
to remove them from the body. In order to improve this process, cellulase helps
in the breakdown of plant walls (cellulose), and increases the overall efficiency
of binding excess cholesterol and toxins in the intestines for removal.
Insoluble fiber provides the necessary bulk to help keep the intestinal tract
properly inflated, and acts as a "push broom" to clean the walls of
both the intestines and colon. Cellulase is a gut wall transporter and helps
to transport toxins out of the body. In increased quantities, this function
is enhanced.
Lipase
Lipase helps to digest fats. When taken in increased quantities, lipase goes
into the bloodstream to help remove excess fatty deposits from the circulatory
system. When this is done, the arteries and veins are more open and allow the
blood to flow smoothly throughout the body. It is well understood that clogged
arteries cause a corresponding rise in blood pressure and increase the risk
of heart problems. Additional lipase can also be helpful to aid in weight management
programs, as it helps to convert fats to energy, without storing them away for
retrieval at some future time and need.
It appears that using extra lipase, especially during the pre-digestive phase
of eating, can add to the overall fat digestion process both in the stomach
and throughout the body. Enzymes brought in exogenously perform different functions
and work in conjunction with existing metabolic and digestive enzymes within
the body.
Protease
Protease aids in the breakdown of proteins, which is probably one of the most
difficult substances to catabolize and metabolize. Generally, due to an incomplete
digestive process, undigested proteins can wind up in the body, and be found
in higher concentrations in the circulatory system. When taken in higher quantities,
protease can proliferate into the circulatory system and aid in the removal
of these unwanted items from the body. This helps to clean up the body, and
restore energy and balance.
One of the tricks of an invading organism is to wrap itself in a large protein
shell that the body perceives as "normal." Larger amounts of supplemental
protease helps to remove this outer shell, and by so doing, can allow the body's
own defensive mechanisms to come into play. Once the protective barrier is down,
our immune system can generally step in and destroy the invader. Additional
amounts of protease may be useful for such things as colds, flu, or tumor growths.
For those who have ulcers or a sensitive intestinal tract, protease would not
be recommended. The ulcer in the stomach lining would appear as a food source
to protease, and could cause a burning sensation and potentially increase the
problem. For these types of people, a bland, whole-food diet, along with digestive
enzymes without protease (such as the Gastric Digestive Enzyme formulation)
would be suggested until such time as the condition is improved and/or eliminated.
Amylase 100 count bottle- $25.00
Cellulase 100 count bottle- $25.00
Lipase 100 count bottle- $25.00
Protease 100 count bottle- $25.00