They have a very narrow window of viability in terms of pH conditions, working in either just the small intestine or the stomach. When the pH level gets too high or low, the enzymes are deactivated. Consequently when people take these enzymes, many are not getting the expected nutritional help. Naturally derived non-animal enzymes, however have a much wider range of pH adaptability working throughout the digestive system, hence, no enteric coating is needed. These enzymes mean better digestion, more nutritional value from the foods eaten, decreased incidence of digestion-related diseases, and a strong immune system.
Enzymes are healthful, protein-like molecules with catalytic activity essential to life.
When uncooked, food enzymes naturally assist the enzymes produced by our bodies for digestion. Because most of our food is cooked. F destroys enzymes. Some medical researchers, such as Dr. Howell, cite enzyme deficiency as a significant cause of premature aging and degenerative diseases. This attributed to metabolic stress and organic imbalance caused by lack of enzymes.