Enzyme Deficiencies
Enzyme Deficiencies
Have you ever asked yourself, how can I possibly feel so bad?
I eat good!
Take vitamins and yet something is missing!
The answer most likely revolves around ENZYME DEFICIENCY!
An enzyme deficiency can manifest itself in a variety of conditions.
Everything from bloating to mood swings!
So what do enzymes do???
Protease digests protein. Acidity is created through the digestion of protein. Therefore a protease deficiency results in an alkaline excess in the blood. This alkaline environment can cause anxiety and insomnia. In addition, since protein is required to carry protein-bound calcium in the blood, a protease deficiency lays the foundation for arthritis, osteoporosis, and other calcium deficient diseases.
Because protein is converted to glucose upon demand, inadequate protein digestion leads to hypoglycemia, resulting in moodiness, mood swings and irritability.
Protease also has an ability to digest unwanted debris in the blood including certain bacteria and viruses. Therefore, protease deficient people are immune compromised, making them susceptible to bacterial, viral and yeast infections and a general decrease in immunity.
Amylase digests carbohydrates along with dead white blood cells (pus). When you are low in amylase you are a candidate for abscesses (inflamed areas with pus but not bacteria). Amylase is also involved in anti-inflammatory reactions such as those caused by the release of histamine and similar responses.
An amylase deficiency can result in skin problems such as psoriasis, eczema, hives, allergic reactions to bee and bug stings, atopic dermatitis and all types of herpes. Asthma and emphysema may also be exacerbated by an amylase deficiency.
Since lipase digests fat and fat-soluble vitamins, and balances fatty acids, lipase deficient people can be expected to have a tendency towards high cholesterol, high triglycerides, difficulty losing weight, and diabetes.
The future outcome of these tendencies is heart disease, which kills one out of two Americans. Lipase deficient people also have decreased cell permeability, meaning nutrients cannot get in and the waste cannot get out. The condition of vertigo or labrynthis, also called Menieres Disease (dizziness aggravated by movement such as walking or driving), can also result from lipase deficiency.
Cellulase breaks down the fiber in our diet. Because our body does not produce cellulase, this food enzyme is essential. We must eat it on a daily basis. Remember, ONLY RAW FOODS contain cellulase. Of all the enzymes, this deficiency carries with it the most categories of problems.
The symptoms of cellulase deficiency can best be described as malabsorption syndrome (impaired absorption of nutrients, vitamins, or minerals from the diet by the living of the small intestine). Malabsorption has many symptoms including lower abdominal gas, pain, bloating and problems associated with the jejunum and pancreas.
The consumption of fiber enriched nutritional drinks, which are full of cellulose, can exacerbate these problems.
Sucrose intolerant people cannot split the sucrose disaccharide into twin partners, two units of glucose. Glucose is a primary brain food so expect mental and emotional problems in people who cannot get glucose into the brain. Symptoms include depression, moodiness, panic attacks, manic and schizophrenic behavior, and severe mood swings.
Lactase intolerant people also have classic symptoms which include abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Other allergic symptoms, including asthma, have been witnesses from the ingestion of lactose-containing products.
Maltase intolerant people are generally sensitive to environmental conditions.
SYNDROMES COMMON TO ENZYME DEFICIENCY
Amylase Deficiency
Breaking out of the skin rash
Hypoglycemia
Depression
Mood swings
Allergies
PMS
Hot flashes
Fatigue
Cold hands and feet
Neck and shoulder aches
Sprue
Inflammation
Protease Deficiency
Back weakness
Fungal forms
Constipation
High blood pressure
Insomnia
Hearing problems
Parasites
Gum disorders
Gingivitis
Lipase Deficiency
Aching feet
Arthritis
Bladder problems
Cystitis
Acne
Gall bladder stress
Gallstones
Hay fever
Prostate problems
Psoriasis
Urinary weakness
Constipation
Diarrhea
Heart problems
Combination Deficiency
Chronic allergies
Common colds
Diverticulitis
Irritable bowel
Chronic fatigue
Sinus infection
Immune depressed conditions
Valerie Saxion, N. D. earned her Doctorate in Naturopathy from Clayton College in 2000. She is not a medical doctor and neither her statements, recommendations, nor the products mentioned are intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
© 2003-2005 Valerie Saxion