We've all seen a colony of ants.  All those little workers rushing around doing their jobs. It seems so random, but they are each doing something very specific that needs to be done for the good of the whole colony. That's how I imagine enzymes. Enzymes are really proteins - hard working proteins. They are catalysts that facilitate and speed up the different reactions in the body. One of the jobs of digestive enzymes is to help break down the large molecules of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and other components of the foods we eat. Raw food that is fresh or fermented is filled with healthy enzymes. 

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The average American diet is responsible for the development of chronic degenerative diseases such as heart disease, atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, stroke, etc. [1]  Why is diet so important for our health? Because the food (and supplements) we consume provide our cells the nutrients to survive and function. That's why in holistic medicine we focus on the health of the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract, where the food is digested and assimilated into the body.

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