What we eat has a huge impact on our overall health. As our dietary habits have changed, a growing number of people find themselves eating highly processed foods as well as genetically modified foods. Because of these factors, more and more people are diagnosed with chronic illnesses and digestive disorders. Many of these illnesses are a result of nutrient malabsorption, which is caused by a lack of food enzymes in the body.
To correct these imbalances and deficiencies, many functional medicine doctors use enzyme replacement therapy. Keep reading to learn more about enzyme replacement nutrition and how it can restore your body back to optimal function.
WHAT IS ENZYME REPLACEMENT THERAPY?
It’s not uncommon for someone to have high liver enzymes or a deficiency in certain digestive enzymes. With enzyme replacement nutrition and therapy, nutritional and functional deficiencies in the body are addressed by making dietary changes, along with taking a quality enzyme supplement. As a result, the systems of the body are able to heal and restore themselves to optimal function, including the immune system, digestion, food absorption, and pH balance of fluids in the body.
A balanced body not only functions better; you can expect to feel and see the results as well. Helping your body to achieve homeostasis can alleviate pain and greatly minimize the risk of illness and disease.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BALANCED ENZYMES?
Enzymes are protein molecules that allow our bodies to efficiently react to certain biochemical changes. Our bodies make enzymes naturally, but certain situations such as emotional distress and excessive physical stress can quickly use up these enzymes. When your body is lacking enzymes, there is a wide range of symptoms that you may experience, including:
- Problems with digestion
- Lack of energy
- Getting sick often
- Thyroid issues
- Autoimmune conditions
- Weight abnormalities
Enzyme imbalance has also been linked to bloating, GERD, gallstones, and chronic infections. With the right enzyme supplement, you can completely alleviate the symptoms of these conditions while greatly improving your health. By maintaining enzyme levels in your body, you can expect a wide range of health benefits, including better sleep, a sharper memory, more energy, and improved digestion.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
Conventional medicine typically doesn’t recognize enzyme deficiencies unless they are extreme cases such as cystic fibrosis, gallbladder problems, or diseases of the small intestine. On the other hand, functional medicine recognizes that there is a wide range of health conditions that can be caused enzyme deficiency.
Factors such as diet, gut health, and chronic stress all play a role in enzyme levels. By pinpointing these causes, you can find a treatment, such as enzyme replacement nutrition, that addresses the underlying causes versus a treatment plan that suppresses the symptoms.
RESTORE YOUR HEALTH WITH POLLACK WELLNESS
At Pollack Wellness, we focus on treating illness and disease before it occurs through the use of functional medicine. We offer a wide range of functional medical services, including enzyme replacement
nutrition, to improve your overall health and wellness. The healthier you are and the more proactive you are in addressing any health concerns, the lower the risk you have of dealing with chronic pain and illness.
Tired of medical clinics that only medicate the symptoms? Are you ready to take back control of your health? If so, contact our team at Pollack Wellness. For your convenience, you can schedule an appointment online or contact us at 631-462-0801.