- Lipase acts on fats
- Protease acts on protein
- Amylase acts on starch
As we age, our natural production of enzymes may decline. If food is not broken down properly, we could fail to absorb all the nutrients and also undigested food passing into the lower gut may be fermented by the resident bacteria causing wind and bloating. Smokers and alcohol drinkers often choose a digestive enzyme supplement.
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