Enzymes naturally present in whole foods have an important role in the breakdown and release of nutrients from foods during the digestive process. Since the average American diet is comprised mostly of refined foods and limited amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables, the addition of plant-sourced digestive enzyme supplements has an increasingly important role in the diet to support healthy digestion.*

Although the body produces its own digestive juices containing enzymes to break down food, it doesn't always do so efficiently, resulting in an overall decline in digestive health.*   More>

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To achieve wellness, health care professionals recommend digestive enzymes with each meal because the foundation of health begins with a healthy digestive system. The body produces enzymes specific to breaking down the three components of foods: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. These components of food need to be broken down into smaller molecules in order for the body to absorb them. For example, proteins are large complexes that require protease enzymes to break them down into their simpler and smaller building blocks called amino acids. It is the amino acids that are absorbed into the body and provide nourishment. Even table sugar, a highly refined substance, cannot be absorbed without first being enzymatically broken into two smaller molecules.*

For optimal digestion of food and absorption of nutrients into the body, sufficient amounts of plant-sourced enzymes also need to be present. Digestive Care™ is designed to provide a full-spectrum of seven plant-sourced enzymes to support optimal digestion and absorption. Refer to the chart below for a description of each enzyme in Digestive Care™. To promote a healthy digestive system Digestive Care™ also provides the intestinal bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus. This beneficial bacteria is present in healthy digestive systems. It is important to maintain healthy levels of intestinal bacteria to help prevent the overgrowth of yeast and other pathogens that can negatively influence the health of the whole body.*

To enhance digestive activity, RightFoods™ also incorporated the digestive herbs gentian root, caraway seed, and ginger root into Digestive Care™. Whole herbs have traditionally been used by many cultures to support and strengthen the digestive system. Gentian and Ginger are both considered bitter herbs. Bitter herbs are known to be very effective in stimulating the production of digestive enzymes and secretions. Gentian root is also known to help reduce gas and bloating. Caraway and ginger are commonly used to help reduce digestive discomfort as well as to help promote the movement of digested material through the intestinal system.*

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