What Are Digestive Enzymes, and How Do They Work?
Let’s break it down.
Food—whether it's vegetables, beans, meat, dairy, or fats—is a nutrient-packed source of energy. To fully benefit from these nutrients, food must be properly broken down into smaller, absorbable components that our bodies can transform into energy.
This is where digestive enzymes come in. They play a critical role in breaking down food. Think of them as specialized keys that unlock specific nutrients. For example, Protein-digesting enzymes break down proteins and polypeptides into amino acids, making them easier to absorb.
In addition to aiding digestion, enzymes help prevent indigestion caused by improperly broken-down food particles. Without proper digestion, bacteria and yeast in the gut may feed on these particles, leading to uncomfortable symptoms like gas, bloating, and even water retention.

Why Supplement with Digestive Enzymes?

In today’s dietary environment, our digestive systems face numerous challenges:
-Excessive Refined Carbohydrates: These nourish harmful gut bacteria, crowding out beneficial ones.
-Modern Food Processing: Overcooking and processing strip natural enzymes from food.
-Declining Enzyme Production: Over time, the body may produce fewer enzymes in both quantity and variety.
-Food Additives: Preservatives, colorants, and artificial ingredients can cause inflammation in the digestive system.
-Mindless Eating: The average time spent eating meals is shockingly short—6 minutes for breakfast, 8 minutes for lunch, and 9 minutes for dinner. This hurried pace raises cortisol levels, bypasses the cephalic phase of digestion, and prevents proper secretion of saliva and digestive enzymes.
These factors can overload the digestive system, leaving it unable to efficiently unlock the nutritional benefits of food. This is where digestive enzyme supplements come in, providing extra support for optimal digestion.

How Our Digestive Enzymes Can Help
Our blend includes a comprehensive array of enzymes tailored to support digestion:

6 Fiber-Digesting Enzymes
Benefits: Improve the digestion of fibrous foods, helping to reduce bloating, gas, and discomfort often associated with high-fiber diets.

6 Protein-Digesting Enzymes
Benefits: Facilitate the breakdown of hard-to-digest proteins, ensuring better nutrient absorption and reducing digestive discomfort.

4 Carbohydrate-Digesting Enzymes
Benefits: Assist in breaking down a variety of carbohydrates, making them easier to digest and helping to avoid discomfort from undigested carbs.

1 Fat-Digesting Enzyme
Benefits: Aid in digesting fats, oils, and triglycerides, improving overall fat absorption and digestion.

1 Lactose-Digesting Enzyme
Benefits: Help digest lactose, the natural sugar found in milk and dairy products, making it easier to enjoy dairy without discomfort.

Our Commitment to Wellness
At TOCBJ, we believe a healthy digestive system is the foundation of overall wellness. That’s why we are dedicated to creating products made from high-quality ingredients, manufactured in certified USA facilities, and rigorously tested by third parties.
Enjoy every meal with comfort and confidence. Bon appétit!

Source:  National Library of Medicine
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4923703