The aging process, as well as some specific diseases, reduce the production of digestive enzymes. A result of this problem is a bloated feeling after a hearty meal. Enzymes are necessary to fully digest food and thus for better absorption of nutrients.
The main digestive enzymes are protease (for protein digestion), amylase (for carbohydrate digestion) and lipase (for fat digestion). Enzymes act as biological catalysts and assist in the breakdown of food. Raw foods also provide enzymes involved in the breakdown of food and absorption.
The human ability to produce enzymes decreases with the passage of time. The enzyme supplementation significantly facilitate the digestion and absorption of nutrients.