There are two types of sugar categories, although they are both in the carbohydrate family: 1) Monosaccharides – glucose, galactose, fructose 2) Disaccharides – sucrose, lactose, maltose
Before the body can use complex carbohydrates, they must be broken down to simple monosaccharide sugars. The enzyme Amylase accomplishes this. The monosaccharides can then be absorbed by the intestinal wall and thrown into the bloodstream for distribution throughout the body. Glucose is either used immediately by some of the cells (brain cells and RBCs), or it is conveyed to the liver, muscles and fat cells where it is converted into glycogen. The liver must first convert the galactose and fructose to glucose before it can go the same route. Glycogen is converted to fat so it may be burned as fuel. The pancreas secretes insulin to help control the sugar levels in the blood. Insulin restores the glucose level by stimulating the up-take of un-needed carbohydrate calories by the liver, muscles and fat for storage as glycogen and fat.
Diabetes, in simple terminology, is a disorder where the body produces insufficient amounts of insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels or when cells don’t respond appropriately to insulin. People with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (insulin dependent diabetes) produce little or no insulin at all and must receive daily injections. It has been determined that approximately 6% of the U.S. population has some form of diabetes, and only about 10% are Type 1. It usually develops before the age of 30. Scientists believe that something, whether viral or nutritional, causes the immune system to destroy the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. In Type II diabetes mellitus (non-insulin dependent diabetes), the pancreas continues to produce insulin, sometimes even at a higher rate than normal. The body develops resistance to its effects, resulting in a relative insulin deficiency. Type II usually occurs after age 30, and becomes progressively more common with age. Obesity is a risk factor for Type II; 80 – 90% of people with Type II are obese. Over time, elevated blood sugar levels damage blood vessels, nerves, and other internal structures. Complex sugar-based substances build up in the walls of the small blood vessels, causing them to thicken and leak. Poorly controlled blood sugar levels also cause the blood levels of fatty substances to rise, resulting in accelerated atherosclerosis (build up of plaque in the blood vessels. The treatment of diabetes requires attention to weight control, exercise, and DIET!!!
Hyperglycemia is an abnormally high level of glucose in the blood and Hypoglycemia is an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood.
Many times you hear people describe themselves as borderline diabetics. Although this terminology is over-used, it may be time to consider this a warning and shape up and be aware of your diet, exercise regularly, and control your weight.
Nutritionally, it is time to recognize the importance of a diet that is correct for your particular body type and lifestyle. Also, don't overlook the importance of a frequent and consistent exercise regimen.
Enzymes can be a great deal of help in balancing the body and taking any added burden off the pancreas and the digestive tract. The role of supplementary digestive enzymes is to help endogenous digestive enzymes to make available nutrients that are in the food ingested. In doing so, supplemental enzymes not only spare the body from over-working making additional digestive enzymes, but they help save the amino acid pool for other valuable nutrients needed by the cells. At the same time, they conserve energy for the other metabolic reactions. The importance of proteolytic enzymes cannot be overlooked.
NOTE: The following suggestions are based on the clinical experience gathered from the Enzyme Therapy Clinic, operated by Transformation Enzyme Corp. in Houston Texas and from other clinical observations Transformation Enzyme Corp. has compiled from its associated health care practitioners who utilize enzyme therapy as part of their treatment regimens. Both Transformation Enzyme Corp. and Enzyme Essentials, LLC do not purport to diagnose disease nor do we have, or claim to have, knowledge of your medical history or your current medical condition. Therefore, we don't know, nor claim to know, if the digestive enzymes discussed here are applicable or appropriate to your current situation. We recommend that you seek the care and advice of a health care professional and that the information provided here be shared with that health care professional should you decide to act on any of this information.
Enzyme Suggestions:
ENZYME: . PureZyme DOSAGE: 4 capsules, 2 times a day on an empty stomach EXPLANATION: High in proteases, a group of enzymes whose catalytic function is to cleave proteins. Breaks down invaders in the blood supply leaving them vulnerable to destruction by the immune system thereby controlling bacteria, and inflammation. MONTHLY REQUIREMENT: 3 bottles
ENZYME: . OxiCellZyme DOSAGE: 2 capsules with every meal between meals]. EXPLANATION: All around digestive aid with an array of the digestive enzymes to take care of hydrolizing most normal food consumption. Contains high levels of protease to help break down excess protein; contains all of the essential nutrients to help ensure complete metabolic function. MONTHLY REQUIREMENT: 2 bottles
ENZYME: . LypoZyme LypoZyme DOSAGE 1-2 capsules with every meal. EXPLANATION: High in lipases, enzymes that hydrolyzes triglycerides to release the fatty acids. It is very important to insure the break down of fats. It should be noted that all cell membranes and other structures are made up of lipids; thus, an adequate supply of essential fatty acids in the diet is important to ensure viable cells. MONTHLY REQUIREMENT: 2 bottles.
ENZYME: Plantadophilus DOSAGE: 3 capsules at bedtime EXPLANATION: A strong pro-biotic to control the pH balance in the intestinal tract preventing the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestine and insure the elimination of the toxins from the colon. Acts as natural antibiotic. MONTHLY REQUIREMENT: 1 bottle
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