{"id":3020,"date":"2023-06-20T08:21:43","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T08:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehcgdiet.co.za\/?p=3020"},"modified":"2023-06-20T10:47:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T10:47:58","slug":"what-are-digestive-enzymes-and-why-are-they-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehcgdiet.co.za\/?p=3020","title":{"rendered":"What are Digestive Enzymes and Why are they Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3020\" class=\"elementor elementor-3020\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e9a41bc elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-items-bottom elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e9a41bc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d0b0eb\" data-id=\"6d0b0eb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f4d344d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f4d344d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8173490\" data-id=\"8173490\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28b18fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"28b18fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are Digestive Enzymes and Why are they Important?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8194aa2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8194aa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e40a1b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e40a1b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Digestive enzymes are substances that help you digest your food. They are secreted (released) by the salivary glands and cells lining the stomach, pancreas, and small intestine.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Digestive enzymes help digest your food by splitting large, complex molecules that make up proteins, carbs, and fats into smaller molecules.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The largest share of digestive enzymes is the work of the pancreas. Digestive enzymes help your body break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins from food and allow for increased nutrient intake.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/the-benefits-of-digestive-enzymes-89446\">This is necessary to allow for the absorption of nutrients and to maintain optimal health<\/a>.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>In addition to breaking down food, digestive enzymes also play a role in immune function; they help protect the body against harmful bacteria and other pathogens that can cause illnesses. \u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Digestive enzymes can also help trat or improve certain digestive conditions, such as acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease by reducing stress on the gastrointestinal tract and supporting the balance of healthy bacteria and microbes in the gut.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>If you are struggling with digestive conditions, you can as your nearest naturopath\/doctor\/pharmacist to recommend digestive enzyme tablets. 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