Optimizing Gut Health: The Role of Digestive Enzymes

Course Summary

• Week One Focus: Emphasis on proper digestion.
• Importance of Nutrient Absorption: Efforts on high-quality food should lead to maximum nutrient absorption.
• Digestive Issues with Standard American Diets:
  • Common problems include bloating, constipation, indigestion, and acid reflux.
  • Many people lack sufficient acid to break down foods due to dietary habits.
• Solution: Digestive Enzymes:
  • Ranked as the second most important topic in the workshop.
  • The speaker has been taking digestive enzymes for five years.
  • Recommended to take 10-15 minutes before each meal.
• Types of Digestive enzymes:
  • Contains enzymes for breaking down all food types: fats, carbs, and protein.
• Key Enzymes to Look for in Products:
  • Amylase, Protease, and Lipase.
  • These enzymes are essential for breaking down all types of food.

Key Takeaway

Digestive enzymes are crucial for proper digestion and nutrient absorption.

Homework

Purchase your digestive enzymes before starting this workshop if you have trouble digestive issues.

Protocol

Good: 

You could substitute digestive enzymes by taking about 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar before each meal because it helps boost natural acid to help digest food.

Best: 

Take your digestive enzymes at a minimum of 10 to 15 minutes before consuming your meal.

Products Mentioned

• NOW Super Enzymes
• Pure Encapsulations Digestive Enzymes Ultra (pricey but good quality)