An Enzyme is a protein molecule that catalyzes chemical reactions of other substances without itself being destroyed or altered upon completion of the reactions.

There are three classes of enzymes:

• Metabolic Enzymes - these work in the blood, tissues and organs.
• Food Enzymes - obtained from raw foods.
• Digestive Enzymes - secreted by the pancreas and other digestive organs.

Given the right nutirents the body makes some enzymes and others it must get from foods. Note however that enzymes are completely destroyed in the cooking process which means that for most people today, their enzyme intake is inadequate for their needs. Exercising also causes enzymes to be used up by the body.

Enzymes are living substances and they require the correct pH range to enable them to function. Getting them into the body is therefore only one part of the process - attention has to be given to maintaining the proper pH to enable them to do their job.

All people need plant enzymes and for people who do not take a good quantity of raw foods supplementation becomes essential.

Enzymes may help with:

Lack of enzymes leads to rapid ageing and fatigue and lays the foundation for chronic disease to develop.