Enzymes and LongevityEnzymes and Longevity .....Important data can be obtained by examining the blood, urine and digestive fluids of the human population. This data reflects the fact that most food is heat-treated and contains only fractions of its original enzyme content. It can be seen that young adults have a high enzyme reserve in their tissues, but in older adults the enzyme reserve is basically depleted and they have very little in their tissues. When a young adult eats, enzymes pour out from reserve, while when an older adult eats there is little if any enzymes to help in digestion. An experiment at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago was performed on a group of young adults ranging from ages 21 to 31 and another older group consisting of individuals aged 69 to 100. The experiment tested the amylase present in saliva. It was shown that the younger group had 30 times more amylase in their saliva then the older group. That’s why younger adults can tolerate starches such as white bread in their diet. As enzyme reserves deplete the starches will cause illness in older adults, because they aren’t properly digested. They ferment and putrefy in the digestive tract producing toxins, which are absorbed into their blood.
Photographic Print It’s a fact that during chronic disease a lower amount of enzymes will be found in the blood, urine, tissues and feces. In acute disease and sometimes at the beginning of chronic disease the enzyme content will be found to be high in most cases. This shows the body has a reserve of enzymes and the tissues aren’t yet depleted, thus there is a larger outpouring of enzymes to battle against disease. As the disease progresses the body’s enzyme content is lowered.
Photographic Print Photographic Print Giclee Print A team of scientists at the University of Toronto showed that the course life runs is in direct correlation to the catabolic rate, which is the rapidity of the wear and tear of the body or the rate of tissue breakdown. And this is in direct proportion to the aging process. The faster the breakdown the greater quantity of enzymes is used up. Our enzyme reserve can either be used up rapidly or it can be preserved and by eating raw foods or taking enzyme supplements we can add to the reserve and our energy level. Popular thought is that enzymes aren’t actually used up, but tests have shown this isn’t true. Enzymes have been found in urine after athletic activity and after fevers. Enzymes have been found in urine, feces and sweat, along with metabolites from the break down of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, carbohydrates, proteins and fats. If we don’t replenish our enzymes and only replenish vitamins and minerals it’s defeating the purpose. The body then has to replace enzymes from within, stealing enzymes from all parts of the body, which results in low energy level, exhaustion and premature aging.
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