Digestive enzymes, explained
Enzymes are the workhorses of digestion — without enough of them, even a healthy meal can be hard for your body to break down and absorb.
What digestive enzymes actually do
Enzymes break large food molecules into smaller pieces your body can absorb: protease works on protein, amylase and sucrase on carbohydrates and sugar, lipase on fats, and lactase on dairy.
Signs your body could use support
Bloating or discomfort after meals, and noticing undigested food, are commonly mentioned experiences. These can have several causes, so it's worth discussing persistent symptoms with a healthcare practitioner.
Why enzyme production can decline
Natural enzyme production can decline with age, and rich or heavy meals ask more of your digestive system than a light meal would. This is where a broad-spectrum enzyme supplement can help.
How PrepZymes covers the basics
AIM PrepZymes combines protease, amylase, sucrase, lipase, lactase and maltase in one capsule, so a single product supports digestion of protein, carbohydrates, fats and dairy together.
Common questions
When should I take a digestive enzyme supplement?
Most people take it with meals, particularly larger or richer ones, so the enzymes are present as food enters the digestive tract.
Quick facts
- Protease breaks down protein
- Amylase and sucrase target carbohydrates and sugar
- Lipase digests fats and oils
- Lactase helps digest dairy