Posted 08/28/2025

Digestive enzymes play a significant role in breaking down the food we eat. They speed up chemical reactions that convert nutrients into substances our digestive tract can absorb. Not all humans produce enough of the enzymes necessary to reap the maximum health benefits. The addition of foods rich in these enzymes can greatly enhance the bioavailability of all foods eaten with them. When sprouted or grown as microgreens, our Nutritional Matrix seed mixes offer a full-spectrum enzyme blend for optimal synergy and enhanced bioavailability.

The time it takes to harvest, ship, store, and ultimately consume vegetables greatly decreases all nutrients, including enzymes. Homegrown sprouts can be the freshest vegetables ever eaten, harvested at mealtime. Cooking food also diminishes the nutrients and enzyme activity. Sprouting vegetables and beans not only increases the amount of enzymes but also deactivates enzyme inhibitors, leading to better absorption.

Myrosinase is the only enzyme that converts glucosinolates into powerful compounds such as sulforaphane and other isothiocyanates. These compounds play significant roles in decreasing cancer cell proliferation, detoxification, anti-inflammatory responses, and cellular repair and defense. All humans have this enzyme in varying amounts, which can change throughout the day.

Dietary consumption of myrosinase ensures proper nutrient conversions and increased health benefits. Like many other essential nutrients, myrosinase loses effectiveness when heated, but becomes highly effective in certain sprouts when eaten raw.

Amylase

1. An enzymeatic metabolic multitasker with far-reaching effects on digestion, energy, and even immune balance.
2. It breaks down starches into simple sugars and enhances nutrient absorption, decreasing bloating and gas from undigested carbohydrates.
3. Helps maintain healthy glucose levels by ensuring proper carbohydrate breakdown.
4. Low levels of amylase are related to an increased risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.
5. Higher levels correlate with improved mood and resilience to stress and may reduce antigen (toxin) aggregation, excessive immune responses, and inflammation in rheumatic conditions.

Total amylase production differs from person to person and declines with age. Eating sprouted amylase-rich foods can help maintain digestive efficiency and lead to better health.

Protease

1. Breaks peptide bonds, allowing amino acids in protein to be absorbed and used for growth, repair, and metabolic regulation.
2. Degrades pathogenic complexes and enhances natural killer cell activity, helping the body fight infections and inflammation.
3. Accelerates healing of injuries, surgeries, and burns by reducing swelling and promoting regeneration.
4. Help dissolve blood clots while improving circulation and reducing the risk of arteriosclerosis and thrombosis.
5. Early studies indicate that proteases may inhibit tumor growth and metastasis, especially in colorectal and bile duct cancers.
6. Help break down toxins and undigested proteins, reducing intestinal stress and supporting microbiome balance.
7. Aids in reducing post-exercise soreness and speeding up recovery—especially valuable for athletes and powerlifters.

Lipase:

1. Improves fat digestion, which is crucial for nutrient uptake from sprouted seeds, nuts, and oils
2. Unlocks fat-soluble vitamins.
3. Supports cellular repair and detoxification pathways.
4. Reduces gas and fullness after fatty meals.
5. Helps compensate for enzyme-blocking mucus or damage to villi.
6. Helps regulate triglyceride levels and indirectly affects inflammation control.
7. May enhance fat breakdown and metabolic efficiency, leading to easier weight management and more effective recompositioning strategies.
8. Linked to lipid signaling and immune cell function

Just like antioxidants, dietary enzymes can greatly enhance our health.

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Kevin

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