Enzymes are components of protein, vital to the functioning of all organ systems in the body.
By continually working to break down and utilize the foods we eat, enzymes carry nutrients through the body to provide a steady stream of energy to all cells and tissues. At certain stages of our lives, however, it may be necessary to supplement our diets with enzymes to maintain a healthy digestive system. This is especially true as we age, when our stomach's acidity levels diminish, or if our diets lack raw, whole, enzyme-rich foods. It has been estimated that over 400 species of bacteria inhabit our digestive tracts. Some of these bacteria are called friendly bacteria, and some of the less desirable kind are the disease-producing bacteria which often invade certain recesses of our bodies.