ENZYMES work for you

Well-regulated digestion is one of the most important goals of enzyme activity. Dr Max Wolf was the first to prove the importance of enzymes in his studies. Enzymes greatly reduce inflammation in the body. The American Dr Edward Howell was another pioneer who drew attention to an important point: that enzymes are very sensitive to heat. He discovered that heat-treated food loses all of its living enzymes and no longer has the same effect on our health. He placed great emphasis on the fact that, alongside vitamins, minerals, proteins and various nutrients, our body also needs enzymes. According to his research, the most important thing is to take in enzymes so that the other nutrients can carry out their roles. With the help of enzymes we can stay fit and slow down the ageing process.

Enzymes are small helpers of great power, true elixirs of our life. They act effectively on problems of the digestive tract, reduce inflammation, help balance the immune system and aid recovery from sports injuries. They are needed for growth, breathing, the regeneration of cells and skin, and even for a smile. They are indispensable in everyday life because they cleanse the bloodstream and support the work of the brain, the heart and every other organ. Scientific papers report that enzymes can reduce the side effects of various therapies and have a positive effect on the quality of life of people with autoimmune conditions.

Even though we are not aware of them, they are always present – in plants, in animals and in the human body. Experts call them biocatalysts, because they are essential to the regeneration of our body; they are not built into it but move on to the next task once they have finished one. Enzymes help vitamins and minerals settle into their proper place and are the chief coordinators of our health. Without enzymes not a single life process could take place; without them metabolic processes would stop and cell death would follow. They are considered true life energy.

When we are born we have a large number of enzymes, and the body produces them to prevent any loss. With age, however, this process slows down. By the age of 30 people produce 13% fewer enzymes, and the rate of loss grows with the years. This deficiency is kept in check through a balanced diet.

Digestive enzymes can be divided into five groups, which are correlated with one another and live in symbiosis. So far it has not been shown that we could overdose on enzymes, even when we take them continuously.

Amylases: break down carbohydrates – pasta, potatoes, vegetables and legumes.

Lipases: break down fats and oils so that we can make use of them.

Proteases: are responsible for breaking down proteins. This group includes dairy products, fish and meat.

Cellulases: help digest carbohydrates, since complex cellulose is harder for us to digest.

Lactases: help break down milk sugars.

In the cold-pressed juice of spelt and barley grass, several hundred enzymes have so far been discovered that have a positive effect on our health by meeting the vital needs of our body. When we deliberately take in a higher concentration of enzymes, we should not be surprised if a change occurs in our digestion. We can expect this to happen when we first start drinking green spelt and barley juices too. It is a sign that the body's detoxification processes have begun. Enzymes work best and are most beneficial when taken in the morning on an empty stomach, followed by at least half an hour in which we consume nothing, so that they are absorbed as effectively as possible. If we take them during the day, we can achieve the best effect at least 2 hours after the last meal.

Green spelt and barley juice has also been found to contain a super-enzyme, the SOD enzyme, which behaves like an antioxidant. Its superpower is that it can fight the free radicals in our body.

SOD is an enzyme that repairs cells and reduces the damage done to them by superoxides, the most common free radicals in the body. The problem arises when stress, exhaustion and poor diet cause an imbalance and free radicals accumulate. At that point the body needs extra help to return to balance.

Free radicals steal electrons, setting off a chain reaction that shows up on our skin in the form of wrinkles, pigmentation and so on.

It helps eliminate the side effects of UVB radiation, reduces inflammation and slows the formation of wrinkles. We can say that it has a genuine anti-ageing effect on our body.

By using Spelta Vita products we recharge our life batteries and replenish the body with vitamins, minerals and enzymes