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Enzyme Nutrition
Enzyme nutrition is the art and science of using nutrition
to maintain homeostasis and health in the body. It works
with the body's innate intelligence to bring the body to
optimal health using whole foods that contain protein,
carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, rather
than trying to manipulate it by using chemical compounds
that produce side effects. Food enzymes are a natural and
important component in our food supply, yet they are
systematically removed to extend shelf-life. While
shelf-life is necessary in our modern society, enzymes must
be replaced, just as vitamins and minerals are. For example,
when milk is pasteurized it depletes the vitamin A and D
content as well as enzymes. The vitamins are added back in,
but the enzymes are not. Enzymes are the construction
workers of the body. Protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins,
and minerals are simply the building materials. Every body
is biochemically unique. Optimal health can only be attained
when each person is viewed that way. Individuals cannot and
should not be categorized or labeled to fit into a
particular pharmaceutical paradigm. What is good for the
general public is not necessarily good for the individual.
Before recommendations are made for an individual, specific
biochemical and mechanical needs must be objectively
ascertained and not subjectively surmised. We use proven
and time-honored standards to nutritionally support the
body. We recognize that the best sources of nutrients are
not concentrated chemical compounds but whole foods with
contents that act synergistically when properly digested and
assimilated.
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