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this maltose into glucose, where it’s ready to be used or can be stored in the liver for future use. Diastase
contains no malt, but it is named for what it digests.

Lipase - is the enzyme required to break down fats and lipids. In order for fat to be digested properly, the liver
starts the process by emulsifying the large fat molecules. Then bile breaks the fat down to small droplets,
allowing the lipase to start its work.

Lactase - lactase is required to break down lactose (a primary sugar found in mammalian milk) and is produced
in the small intestine, which breaks lactose into two simpler sugars. It is required for the digestion of milk and
milk products.

Glucoamylase - is used to breakdown carbohydrates, specifically polysaccharides.

Invertase - this enzyme breaks down carbohydrates, especially sucrose.

Pectinase - breaks down carbohydrates, specifically pectin in fruits, such as apples.

Phytase - breaks down carbohydrates, specifically phytates in plants. It can increase mineral absorption and
the bioavailability of iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium.

Hemicellulase - is used to breakdown carbohydrates, especially polysaccharides such as hemi-celluloses,
which are found in plant foods.

Cellulase - breaks down cellulose, an indigestible fiber found in many fruits and vegetables.

There are many advantages of using supplemental vegetarian enzymes as opposed to animal derived
enzymes. Fermented enzymes have been used in foods for centuries. Microbial enzymes have been specially
selected on the basis of each enzyme's unique characteristics. Fermented enzymes exhibit broad ranges of
pH, temperature and substrate specificities. Supplemental microbial enzymes are chosen on their ability to
work within the gastrointestinal system of mammals.

Specially selected for compatibility with the body's temperature, microbial enzymes also exhibit activity across
a broad pH range. Unlike supplemental enzymes of animal origin, microbial enzymes work at the pH found in
the upper stomach. Food sits in the upper portion of the stomach for as long as an hour before gastric secretions
begins action. Several studies conducted at major universities have shown that the enzymes in saliva continue
their digestive activity in the upper stomach and can digest up to 30% of the ingested protein, 60% of ingested
starch and 10% of ingested fat during the first 30 to 60 minutes after consumption. Although salivary enzymes
accomplish a significant amount of digestion, their activity is limited to a pH level above 5.0. Supplemental
microbial enzymes are active in the pH range of 3.0 to 9.0 and can facilitate the utilization of a much larger
amount of protein, carbohydrates and fat before hydrochloride is secreted in sufficient amounts to neutralize
their activity. In contrast, supplemental enzymes of animal origin are destroyed by the low pH within the
stomach unless they are enterically coated. Yet, this coating can prevent the dissolution of the enzymes and
prevent any digestive benefit. Studies have shown that non-enteric coated products can be more effective than
coated products. Furthermore, animal-based enzymes function only at the narrow pH ranges found at specific
anatomical sites. Pepsin is only active in the highly acidic environment of the active stomach. Pancreatin,
trypsin and chymotrypsin are only active in the alkalinity of the duodenum. Supplemental microbial enzymes
exhibit activity throughout the entire digestive process. Therefore, microbial
enzymes can play a significant role in improving food nutrient utilization.

Another advantage of microbial enzymes is the variety of enzymes available for supplementation. While
pancreatin offers only protease, lipase and amylase activities, microbial enzymes offer protease, peptidase,
lipase, amylase, glucoamylase, invertase, malt diastase, lactase, alpha-galactosidase, cellulase,
hemicellulase, pectinase and phytase activities. Pancreatin is a pre-defined blend and the only alternatives are
proportional increases in total activity that may not be necessary. Customization and flexibility to match the
appropriate enzymes to the diet is another strength of supplemental microbial enzymes. Plus, microbial
enzymes are animal-friendly as they are vegetarian and cruelty-free.