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Enzymes are protein catalysts necessary for the metabolic function of the body. Without
enzymes there is no life.27 Enzymes represent the "life force" which
is biologically recognized and can be measured in terms of enzyme activity.
If you photograph foods with Kirlian photography, living foods have large energy fields,
while processed foods have little or none.28 Enzymes are to our body what spark
plugs are to the engine of a car.
There are three major classifications of enzymes:
Food enzymes are found in raw, unadulterated foods. Proteases, such as bromelain and
papain, are enzymes that digest proteins, while amylase digests starch and lipase digests
fats. Nature provides them to aid in the digestive process so the body's own enzymes are
not overworked. This may lead to a serious enzyme deficiency as we become older. Factor
Seven: Digestin is a food enzyme supplement.
Digestive enzymes are those secreted in the pancreas, stomach and small intestine to
digest food. if there are an inadequate amount of these enzymes, or if the enzyme
producing organs become overworked, our foods putrefy and/or ferment in the intestinal
tract. This results in gas, bloating, allergies, digestive upset, fatigue, and nutrient
deficiencies.
Metabolic enzymes are found in the blood, tissues and organs and are involved in every
process in the body. Enzymes in the blood and lymphatic system are utilized by the white
blood cells to attack and break down waste products and other poisons and turn them into
by-products that the body can easily eliminate. These enzymes take nutrients and build
them into muscles, bones, hair and nails.
The Systematic Destruction of Food Enzymes
It is not "fate" that decides who gets sick and who doesn't! Today, as a result
of food cooking and processing (enzymes are destroyed when cooked or processed above 120
degrees F.), preservatives, additives, microwave ovens, genetically altered foods, and
irradiation-, most of the foods we consume are enzyme deficient - which is to say, dead!
Unfortunately for the American consumer, enzymes are the enemy of agribusiness: Enzymes
are what make food spoil during shipment and on supermarket shelves before it can be sold.
Therefore, genetically altered fruits and vegetables containing fewer enzymes enjoy a
longer shelf life; a great advancement for agribusiness! Currently, genetically altered
foods are controlled by two giant agribusiness firms.
Food irradiation - a clever way to use nuclear waste - is also being employed to keep food
fresh, although it is being touted primarily as a preventative against food poisoning.
Irradiated foods are devoid of enzyme activity.
Worse, irradiated foods have molecules that are found no where in nature! The FDA dubs
them "radiolytic by-products" and separates them into two categories:
"known radiolytic products", such as formaldehyde and benzene - both
carcinogens, and "unique radiolytic products", which haven't yet been
characterized. No one in government or industry knows what long-term effects these
molecules may have on health.29
In short, Americans are being subjected to a massive experiment done at our risk!
Specifically, what happens when people are fed highly processed foods, lacking in
nutrients, fiber and enzymes and loaded with chemicals, over three generations?
Enzymes and Digestive Diseases
There is currently an epidemic of digestive illness in America affecting one-third to
one-half of all adults at a cost of $41 billion per year.30 There is also a
growing consensus of agreement among health professionals that the depletion of enzymes in
our food supply is responsible.
If the body is healthy and working properly, and receiving nutritious foods, it should
produce all of the necessary enzymes in sufficient quantities to ensure proper digestion.
Today, as discussed above, most individuals are enzyme deficient. As a result, they often
get the common symptoms of indigestion, such as gas, bloating, heartburn, and bowel
irritation.
Most people take antacids because TV ads have convinced them they have too much stomach
acid when, ironically, the reverse is true in many cases.31 Indigestion is not
caused by a Rolaids deficiency!
Antacids, while providing temporary relief, actually slow down or stop the digestive
process which virtually guarantees toxic build-up in the colon. The resulting toxins are
then absorbed from the colon into the bloodstream, and carried back into every part of the
body in a self-poisoning process known as "auto-intoxication".32
Enzymes and Longevity
A clinical experiment was conducted on two groups of people showing the relationship
between enzymes and the aging process. The first group ranged in age from 21 to 31 years,
while the second group was aged 69 to 100. The younger group was found to have 30 times
more amylase (starch enzyme) in their saliva than the elderly group. This is why younger
people can tolerate a diet of white bread, pastries, fried foods, and candy while a
similar diet causes rapid aging and chronic diseases in older groups.33
Enzymes and Athletics
Enzymes are the missing link in sports nutrition. A double blind study of karate fighters
was conducted using enzymes as a precaution before fighting. At the end of the testing
period the enzyme group recovered from injuries in 7 days while the placebo group
recovered in 16 days.34
FACTOR
SEVEN FORMULATION
Two Tablets Equal:
Betaine HCL (from beets)
Bromelain (Pineapple enzyme)
Papain (vegetable pepsin from papaya)
Amylase (aspergillus enzyme)
Lipase (castor bean enzyme)
Banana powder
Laminaria (from kelp)
Lecithin
Chlorophyll from alfalfa concentrate
L-cystine (amino acid)
Indoles (from cruciferous vegetables)
Isoflavones (from beans)
Phytosterols (from beans) |
225 mg
100 mg
50 mg
25 mg
25 mg
110 mg
270 mg
118 mg
10 mg
5 mg
1 mg
1 mg
1 mg |
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