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Enzymes are substances that occur naturally in all living things, including
the human body. If it's an animal or a plant, it has enzymes.
Enzymes are absolutely essential for life. At present, researchers have identified
more than 2,700 different enzymes in the human body but have been unable to manufacture
enzymes synthetically. This means that if enzymes are to be taken into the body
(and we believe they should), they must come from natural sources. Not only
must enzymes be obtained from natural sources, they must be handled very carefully.
Temperatures above 118°F destroy enzymes. This is one of the more important
reasons why fresh, raw fruits and vegetables should replace the pre-packaged, dead
foods that now pass for healthy food.
Enzymes are proteins made up of long chain amino acids that are responsible for
synthesizing, joining together, and duplicating other chains of amino acids. Amino
acids are the building blocks that make up protein.
Our body's ability to function, repair tissue, and ward off disease is directly
related to the strength or number of our enzymes. That's why an enzyme deficiency
is so devastating to our health.
All life processes consist of a complex series of chemical reactions. These reactions
are referred to as metabolism. Enzymes are the catalysts that make metabolism possible.
A catalyst is a substance that initiates a chemical reaction, enabling it to proceed
under different conditions (such as at a lower temperature or pH) than would otherwise
be possible, without becoming a part of the reaction itself.
Every activity that occurs within the body depends on complicated chemical reactions
that require a constant supply of energy and enzymes. Without energy, cells become
disorganized, resulting in illness and death. This is why the body's energy needs
take precedence over all other bodily requirements.
Cells take energy from the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that we eat. They do
this with the help of specific enzymes. Before they reach the cell, practically all
proteins are converted into amino acids, fats are converted to fatty acids, and
carbohydrates are converted to glucose. The cells oxidize these nutrients, releasing
large quantities of energy in the process. Inside the cell, oxygen reacts chemically
with the nutrients under the influence of certain enzymes which control the rate of
reactions and direct the released energy toward its proper use.
In combination with oxygen, these foods can release large amounts of energy when
burned outside the body in an actual fire. In this instance, the energy is released
suddenly and all in the form of heat. For physiological processes however, the body
needs energy, not heat. We need energy to cause mechanical muscle movement and other
body functions to occur. To produce this energy, chemical reactions must be "coupled"
with the systems responsible for these physiological functions. This coupling is
achieved through special energy transfer systems and cellular enzymes.
ATP, Our Body's Energizer
Inside the cells, energy is released and used mainly in the form of adenosine
triphosphate (ATP). ATP is used throughout the cell to energize almost all the
intracellular metabolic reactions.
The amount of energy liberated by complete oxidation of food is called free
energy of food oxidation. This energy can actually be measured and is expressed
in terms of calories per mole of substance. For example, the amount of energy
liberated by oxidation of one mole of glucose (180 grams) is 686,000 calories.
The body needs nutrients in a sufficient supply to produce adequate energy;
without them, life ceases. Because it is widely used by biological systems
for storing energy, ATP is an extremely important compound. Energy is liberated
when ATP is split and energy is required to reform ATP. Thus, those reactions
that use ATP by converting it to adenosine diphosphate (ADP) are energy-using
reactions, while those that produce ATP are energy-producing reactions. Usually,
a biological reaction is driven by energy obtained from breaking a high-energy
bond, such as the one in ATP. And what splits ATP into ADP, thereby liberating
a high-energy phosphate bond? An enzyme, adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase).
How Cells Get Energy From Nutrients
Many people think of enzymes as the construction and wrecking crews of the
body. Every bite of food we eat is broken down by specific enzymes into
separate nutrients for the body to use. Likewise, different specific enzymes
are called into action to carry on normal tissue growth or when an injury
needs to be repaired. Enzymes are the means within the cells by which the
building-up and breaking-down processes of metabolism take place.
Nature has devised a brilliant process to supply the constant demand for energy,
called biologic oxidation. This process allows us to obtain energy from food
without burning up body tissue at the same time. Because of the catalytic activity
of enzymes, food can be burned at controlled, low temperatures releasing small
amounts of energy over a longer period of time than would otherwise by possible.
Groups and Types of Enzymes
There are three primary groups of enzymes: 1) metabolic enzymes, 2) digestive
enzymes, and 3) food enzymes.
Metabolic enzymes are those enzymes that catalyze (to cause or speed up a
chemical reaction) specific substances to bring about processes within the cells
such as detoxification and energy production. Digestive enzymes are
enzymes responsible for breaking down and releasing nutrients from the food we eat.
Food enzymes are enzymes naturally present in all raw foods and can provide an outside
source of digestive enzymes when ingested.
Digestive and food enzymes can be more specifically identified according
to what type of food they catalyze. For example, proteases are those enzymes that
decompose or break down protein. Lipases decompose fat (lipids), amylases decompose
carbohydrates, cellulase decomposes cellulose, lactase decomposes lactose (milk sugar),
sucrase decomposes sucrose (simple sugars), and maltase will decompose maltose (malt sugar).
Syntra-Zyme contains one of the most powerful blends of "plant-based digestive enzymes"
for non-therapeutic use available. Recognizing the dramatic decrease in consumption of
raw fruits and vegetables, and also the dramatic increase in enzyme-destroying environmental
factors of today, Syntra-Zyme is more vitally important today than ever before.
The Importance of Bacteria
Over 400 distinct species of micro-organisms inhabit the various regions of
the human digestive tract, making up nearly four pounds of every individual's
total body weight. This vast population of micro-organisms far exceed the number
of tissue cells that make up the human body. If functioning properly, this
vast unseen world guards your body against harmful bacteria, yeast, and viruses;
stimulates the function of the entire digestive system; produces essential vitamins
and regulates their levels; maintains your body's vital chemical and hormone
balance, and; performs a vast number of necessary tasks for maintaining high
energy levels and proper immune function.
Among these innumerable living inhabitants of the human gastrointestinal tract,
there are both resident inhabitants as well as transient or visiting microorganisms.
Both play a direct and vital role in maintaining superior health and well-being;
and both may very well have an important impact on the life span of every individual.
Normally, both beneficial (friendly) and harmful (unfriendly) bacteria live
in the human intestinal tract simultaneously. They enjoy a complex symbiotic
relationship with each other. Many times, each contributes to the overall
function and health of the intestinal tract and body, while keeping the other
in "check" at the same time.
Of course, under normal conditions, the balance of "friendly" to "unfriendly"
bacteria remains remarkably stable. Intestinal function runs smoothly, with
digestion and metabolism operating at peak levels, providing essential enzymes,
nutrients, and chemicals to the rest of the body. It is only when the ecology
of the gastro-intestinal tract becomes disturbed or otherwise altered, that
the balance of friendly bacteria to unfriendly bacteria becomes disrupted,
and serious health problems could begin to occur. This microscopic and
interdependent, yet antagonistic, relationship is as ancient as life itself
and must be preserved for good health.
The Players
Bacillus Subtilus
a remarkable, aerobic transient bacteria commonly found in the environment
and in various cavities of the human body, including those cavities covered
with mucous membranes. B. subtilus is not destroyed by the low pH of the stomach
acids of by the pepsin and pancreatic enzymes. When the spores of B. subtilus
reach the intestinal tract, germination takes place to produce vegetative cells,
which discharge and liberate enzymes into the intestines. These enzymes complete
digestion with acid fermentation. This acidity inhibits the development of
putrefactive flora and potential pathogenic bacteria; the enzymes may directly
disintegrate cells of proteus, e. coli, colibacilli, and staphlocci. The complex
composition of this particular enzyme system which, includes proteolytic
enzymes, is capable of hydrolyzing carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins and
is responsible for its beneficial effects against intestinal problems, including
diarrhea, putrefaction, and flatulence. B. subtilus has perhaps the strongest
ability to strengthen and activate the body's immune system and to stimulate
the proliferation of crucial T and B lymphocytes.
Bifidobacterium
are the predominant resident organism found in the large intestine of breast-fed
infants, and are a major component of adolescent and adult large intestine
microflora. The number of these anaerobic bacteria usually decline with age
and in various conditions of ill-health. Bifidobacteria help prevent colonization
of the intestine by invading pathogenic bacteria or yeasts with which they
compete for nutrients and attachment sites. These bacteria are also important
in the production of B vitamins.
DDS-1 L. Acidophilus
is known as the "Cadillac" strain of L. Acidophilus family. This powerful
resident strain of microflora is believed to inhibit the growth and
toxin-producing capabilities of 23 known disease-causing pathogens, as
well as possessing both anti-fungal and antiviral activity. DDS-1 L.
Acidophilus functions as a potent retarding agent in the proliferation of
vaginitis, flu, or herpes.1
Lactobacillus Acidophilus
are an important resident inhabitant of the human small and large intestine,
mouth, and vagina. Unfortunately, much like the beneficial bifidobacteria,
these vital microorganisms tend to decline in number as we age. Since this
microorganism is a lactic acid producer, it helps the body to fend off undesirable
microorganisms such as Candida albicans. It has also been shown to secrete
natural antibiotic substances which strengthen the body against various
disease-causing microbes.
Lactobacillus Bulgaricus
is a transient yet important microorganism in human ecology. This anaerobic
strain of lactobacilli produces lactic acid as a main product from carbohydrates
and is found in yogurt and cheese. As with other lactic acid producing bacteria,
these transient bacteria help create and maintain a more acid environment in
which there is a strong inhibition of less desirable microorganisms.
Lactobacillus Casei
is a transient, anaerobic microorganism found in the human intestine and mouth.
As a lactic acid producer, it is has been found to assist in the proliferation
of undesirable bacteria.
Streptococcus Faecium
is a transient, anaerobic microorganism found in the human intestine. As a lactic
acid producer, it is has been found to assist in the proliferation of undesirable
bacteria.
All of the friendly bacteria found in Syntra-Zyme have
been specially cultured to survive in a low pH environmnent. This proprietary
culling process assures that only the hardiest members of each strain survive,
insuring that large numbers of viable bacteria arrive at the lower gastrointestinal
tract.
Suggested Use: Adults should take 1 capsules with every meal. A
large meal might justify 2 or 3 capsules. (Note: Take into consideration alcohol
consumed. Take one capsule with wine, in addition to the meal.) Store in a cool,
dry place. Contains: 100% plant-based enzymes and beneficial bacteria.
No fillers of any kind.
Syntra-Zyme may be used by children and may be taken out of the
capsules. Do not use in case of Gastritis, or Gastric or Duodenal Ulcer.
* DU (Dextrinizing Unit), the quantity of alpha-amylase that will dextrinize soluble starch in the presence of an excess of beta-amylase at the rate of one gram per hour at 30°C. * HUT (Hemoglobin Unit on a Tyrosine Basis), the amount of enzyme that produces, in one minute under the specified conditions, a hydrolysate whose absorbance at 275 nm is the same as that of a solution containing 1.10 mcg per mL of tyrosine in 0.006N hydrochloric acid. * IAU (Invertase Activity Unit), the quantity of enzyme that will hydrolyze 77% of the sucrose applied under the conditions of the assay. The assay is based on a 30 minute hydrolysis of sucrose at 20°C and pH 4.5. * LU (Lipase Unit), the quantity of enzyme that will liberate the equivalent of one micromole of acid (H+) per minute from the substrate, under the conditions of the assay. The assay is based on a five minute hydrolysis of an olive oil substrate at pH 6.5 and 30°C. * DP° (Degrees of Diastatic Power), the assay is based on a 30 minute hydrolysis of a starch substrate at pH 4.6 and 20°C. * CU (Cellulase Unit), the activity that will produce a relative fluidity change of one in five minutes in a defined carboxymethyl cellulose substrate under the conditions of the assay. The assay is based on the enzymatic hydrolysis on the interior beta-1,4-glucosidic bonds of a defined carboxymethyl cellulose substrate at pH 4.5 and 40°C. * LacU (Lactase Unit), the quantity of enzyme that will liberate one micromole of o-nitrophenol per minute at 37°C and a pH of 4.5. Its based on a 15 minute hydrolysis of an o-nitrophenol-beta-D-galactopyranoside substrate. References: Cichoke, D.C., Anthony J. Enzymes & Enzyme Therapy. New Canaan. CT: Keats Publishing, 1994. Fuller, D.Sc., Ph.D., DicQie. Enzyme Nutrition. Transformational Enzyme Corporation, 1995. Balch, MD, James F., Balch, C.N.C., Phyllis A. Prescription for Nutritional Healing. Garden City Park, NY: Avery Publishing Group, Inc., 1990. Health Science Newsletter. Ursa, IL: 1996 |
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