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This product may have the following
benefits
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Iron
carries vital oxygen around the body as part of haemoglobin
Iron is a component of antioxidant enzymes that help to
protect against lipid peroxidation of cell membranes and
tissue
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Iron
is needed for the metabolism of B vitamins and aids HCl
(hydrochloric acid) production, which is needed for protein
digestion.
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Iron
is essential in helping maintain the body’s natural defence
against infections
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The
ascorbate and malate form optimises iron absorption
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Useful for individuals with malabsorption and poor iron status
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Particularly suited to those individuals who are sensitive to
iron supplementation
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Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Any
references, studies or testimonials on this website do not
imply that similar results will happen with your use of
products referred to. Our web pages are not intended to
recommend any supplement as a drug, as a diagnosis for
specific illnesses or conditions, nor as a product to
eliminate diseases or other medical conditions or
complications. We make no medical claims as to the benefits
of any of the products to improve medical conditions.
*We always
recommend that you work in conjunction with your primary medical
advisor, particularly if you have an existing medical condition,
and that you do not take any products during pregnancy or
breast-feeding without first referring to your primary medical
advisor.
Digestive Enzymes
Proper digestion is one of the body’s most important physiological functions in
maintaining overall health and wellness. Maintaining normal digestion aids in
proper absorption and elimination.
When digestion is incomplete or disordered, food and other nutritional
substances don’t break down and assimilate properly – so you can’t obtain their
full nutritional value. In addition, food molecules that have not been
completely digested can be inappropriately absorbed into the systemic
circulation, contributing to a variety of food associated disorders, such as
food intolerance. Incomplete digestion of proteins, fats and carbohydrates may
also contribute to nutritional deficiency.
Natural digestive enzymes and emulsifying agents are excellent aids to the
digestive and absorption processes.
Two important digestive enzymes are extracted from tropical fruits. Papain, from
papayas, has a mild, soothing effect on the stomach and helps aid in protein
digestion. Bromelain, from pineapple, also helps aid protein digestion.
Amylase digests starch and carbohydrates in foods such as potatoes, rice,
cereals, beans and all legumes. Amylase is produced by the salivary glands in
the mouth, by the pancreas and by the small intestine. Improper or incomplete
digestion of carbohydrates may cause a variety of symptoms such as bloatedness,
flatulence, low energy levels and other digestive problems. It may also reduce
the body’s ability to absorb nutrients from foods containing carbohydrates.
Lactase has been shown to be effective in breaking down milk sugar (lactose).
Lipase helps to break down fats in the diet to a more assimilable form which can
be absorbed by the body (i.e. into glycerol and fatty acids). Lipase is secreted
by the pancreas and the small intestine. Supplemental lipase may be helpful when
the diet is high in fats, placing a burden on the digestion. Fat-soluble
vitamins such as A, E, E and K are absorbed more efficiently from the gut along
with dietary fats. Carotenoids such as beta carotene and lycopene are absorbed
more efficiently with dietary fats.
Sucrase, maltase and lactase break down complex sugars into simple sugars. |
