Where do Digestive Enzymes come from?
They come from two main sources: 1. Internal: The digestive system secretes a few digestive enzymes in the mouth and stomach, but most are secreted by the pancreas and small intestine; and 2. External: Foods that are raw, sprouted, or soaked, or supplements of digestive enzymes from plant or animal sources. During digestion, digestive enzymes from raw foods (or enzyme supplements) work cooperatively with digestive enzymes from the digestive tract. Most of the digestive enzyme action initiated by our body starts once food enters the small intestine. On the other hand, digestive enzymes from raw foods or supplements can begin the process of digestion as soon as, or even before, food enters our mouth, providing a valuable jump-start to the digestive process. Why do we need Digestive Enzymes? No matter what we eat, all our foods are made from proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and a few other complex molecules. They each require different enzymes to break them down into amino acids, fatty acid
