Although enzymes have always existed and decades of research on enzymes is available, it is only recently that the term "enzyme" has been introduced to the general public and enzyme supplements have become more commonplace.

One of the most common uses of enzyme supplements is to aid in digestion. Without enzymes, food cannot be fully digested and the nutrients found in food cannot reach the cells of the body. Standard cooking and processing methods destroy the essential enzymes found naturally in raw foods. Therefore, the vast majority of foods people consume are completely devoid of enzymes. It is essential to supplement with enzymes to replace the enzymes destroyed by cooking and processing.

So what do supplemental digestive enzymes do? Supplemental enzymes:

• Aid in digestion.
• Increase the body's utilization of protein, carbohydrate and other vital nutrients.
• Increase the nutritional value of foods.
• Ensure that nutrients in food are available to the cells of the body.

To clearly demonstrate what enzyme supplements can do to benefit digestion and absorption of nutrients, researchers conducted a series of experiments using a computer-controlled model of the digestive system. These experiments compared the digestion of carbohydrates and proteins under perfect digestive conditions and impaired digestive conditions (70% reduced function), tested with and without the aid of an Infinity2 plant based digestive enzyme blend.

Graph 1- The total digestion of carbohydrates is increased nearly 4 fold in the small intestine with the plant based digestive enzymes even under perfect conditions. The total digestion of carbohydrates is increased about 7 fold in the small intestine with the plant based digestive enzymes under impaired conditions.

Graph 2: The digestion of proteins is increased with the plant based digestive enzymes under perfect conditions. The digestion of proteins increases significantly in the small intestine with plant based digestive enzymes under impaired conditions.

The results of the study clearly show that plant based digestive enzymes improve the digestibility and bioavailability of proteins and carbohydrates in the small intestine. The improvement is significant not only under impaired digestive conditions, but also in healthy human digestion. It is particularly noteworthy that the level of protein digestion under impaired digestive conditions with enzymes is nearly equal to the level of protein digestion under perfect digestive conditions without enzymes.

This research shows that Infinity2's plant based digestive enzymes substantially increase the level of digestion in the small intestine and the bioavailability of proteins and carbohydrates. These results not only validate the use of digestive enzymes in cases of impaired digestion, but also clearly demonstrate that most healthy adults can substantially benefit by using a quality Infinity2 digestive enzyme supplement.

Consult your health practitioner on all medications, herbs and supplements you are taking. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or symptom. Consult your health professional before beginning The Enzyme Diet™ or any other diet or exercise program. Some herbs can react with medications, both prescribed and over the counter, and some herbal combinations can cause serious side effects.