Many bird owners and even many animal health care providers have not heard much about how food enzymes are also an important part of our pet's diet. Not surprising, since most veterinary schools and avian literature do not mention this vital aspect of nutrition.
Enzymes do a tremendous amount of work to help our birds' bodies to function optimally.
However, an improper diet and damaging environmental factors could affect the efficiency of their internal enzyme function and reduce their digestive competency. Fresh, raw foods contain the highest level of enzymes and these enzymes assist in digestion. F. Internal enzymes are damaged by factors, such as chlorine in drinking water, certain medicines, air pollution and chemical additives. The more enzymes which are in the foods our birds eat, the less digestive work must be done by their digestive organs. Metabolic enzymes run all of our birds' cells, tissues, and organs.