Metabolic Enzymes: The Energy of Life

Metabolic enzymes are the workers in the body. How do enzymes work? There are two major types of enzymes: metabolic (also known as systemic) enzymes and digestive enzymes.

We start with a very large but limited lifetime supply that the body can produce. Dr. Howell, the prime scientist in this area called it the "Enzyme Potential".

This includes both types of enzymes: digestive enzymes and systemic enzymes.

But as he describes so well, we waste them while thinking we have an endless supply. We eat cooked and processed food that has destroyed the enzymes that were already present in the food to help in its digestion.

For an introduction on how do enzymes work and the types of enzymes , read this introductory article.

How do enzymes work it out between them in this situation?

What happens when the body cannot find enough digestive enzymes to carry out the never-ending work of digestion?

Remember, there are only two types of enzymes.

The pancreas has to beg, borrow and steal the metabolic enzymes from all the organs and convert them into digestive enzymes.

This leaves a lot of other functions holding the short end of the string.

What functions depend on these enzymes?

You could say pretty much all of them.

They are the workers: all day long they are repairing the damage in cells, purifying the blood, delivering oxygen to various organs, in short - carrying out the millions of jobs in the body.

What can you do to have more systemic enzymes and create a healthy and energetic body?

1. Plan your meals so you consume 80% raw organic plant-based food that is loaded with enzymes. The enzymes in the plants will reduce the ones needed from the body by 50%.

   You will find them only in raw unprocessed food, which as it turns out is also the best colon cleansing diet.


You can supplement with high quality vegetarian digestive enzymes. This is especially crucial if you are eating a higher percentage of cooked or processed food. But even when you're eating raw, it's very helpful to turn the tide and begin rebuilding the enzyme "bank" account.
You can also supplement directly with top quality systemic enzymes. Unlike the digestive enzymes which are taken directly before a meal, these are taken specifically on an empty stomach between meals. With these you can greatly energize your body as you're adding many more workers to the ranks.

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