In the mouth, esophagus, stomach and the small and large intestines. Scientists estimate that the human body produces over 100,000 different types of enzymes each one accomplishing an entirely Independent function in sustaining life. It is probable in the course of these digestive reactions that minerals and vitamins of food a stuffs are also made more assimilable. This is certainly true of fat-soluble vitamins, which are not absorbed unless fat digestion is proceeding normally. The physiological activity of man changes greatly with advancing years.
Age brings In a gradual retardation of cell division, cell excretions and overall body function.
In fact disturbances of the all alimentary tract rank second only to cardiovascular disorders as causes of morbidity in the aged. Good health at any age, and especially in the old, depends on proper nutrition. In the pancreas, stomach, and small intestine then complications such as weight loss, flatulence, chronic constipation, non infectious diarrhea and abdominal discomfort will occur. The Function of Enzymes To understand the function of an enzyme without getting into a complex discussion of molecular chemistry simply consider the enzyme as similar to a knife slicing a loaf of bread. Thereby putting the bread into a more useful form.