As we age our digestive enzymes decrease. Also plant foods usually have the natural digestive enzymes cooked out of them.
1. Breaks down carbohydrates.
2. Is a catalyst
3. Polysaccharolytic enzymes - digestion of carbs
4. Need cabohydrates to run the brain. Component of seritonin.
5. Ca, Mg & Zn are required for enzymes to work. |