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Let's keep building our best health for our future and people we love - Nigel Chua, Health Supplement Enthusiast
Amylase is an enzyme that helps to break down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Humans and some other mammals secrete amylase from the salivary glands and pancreas to begin the digestive process. Amylase causes starches such as potatoes and rice to become slightly sweet as they are chewed.
The German scientist Erhard Friedrich Leuchs described the ability of saliva to hydrolyze starch in 1831. The French chemists Jean-François Persoz and Anselme Payen isolated an amylase complex called diastase from germinating barley in 1833. Alexander Jakulowitsch Danilewsky separated amylase for the first time in 1862.
The ability to digest starch efficiently became more important to humans during the Agricultural Revolution, which began about 12,000 years ago. Prior to this time, humans relied largely on hunting as a means of obtaining food and received about 35 percent of their caloric intake from carbohydrates. The shift to agriculture increased this figure to about 50 percent.
The AMY1 gene is responsible for producing salivary amylase. Multiple copies of this gene can exist, such that a larger number of AMY1 genes results in greater amylase production. Most people today rely primarily on starch as a source of calories and may have up to six copies of the AMY1 gene. However, people in hunter-gatherer societies like the Biaka in central Africa typically have only two to three copies of the AMY1 gene.
The ability of amylase to hydrolyze starch primarily benefits the digestive system. Additional health benefits of amylase include support for the immune system as well as management of inflammatory conditions and support for aging.
The most likely causes of insufficient amylase production are advancing age and a diet low in complex carbohydrates. A low amylase production may also have a genetic cause. Common digestive signs that may mean you need amylase supplements include constipation, gas and stomach upset.
You may also benefit from amylase if you have skin rashes, seasonal conditions and mood swings. Degenerative conditions due to a compromised immune system may mean that you should take amylase supplements.
Protease - A protease is an enzyme that hydrolyzes the peptide bonds between amino acids in a polypeptide. Their primary biological purpose is to digest protein.
Papain - Papain is the common name for papaya proteinase I, which is found in papaya plants. Its best-known use is in meat tenderizers, especially in South American cuisine. Papain is also used in dental products for managing cavities.
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Total Balance Men's Premium (review here)
Omega 3 Fish Oil QH Ultra (review here)
Kiwi Klenz (review here)
Garcinia Cambogia + Green Coffee Bean
Lipi Rite (review here)
Natural Energy Bee Pollen (review here)
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Green Lipped Mussel Powder (read review)
Joints & anti inflammation
Neuro Natural Recall (read review)
Brain & memory booster
Neuro Natural Serenity (read review)
Brain & mood booster
Neuro Natural Sleep (read review)
Improves sleep quality
Neuro Natural General (read review)
Brain & memory booster
Male Rejuvenator (read review)
Aids sex & prostate health
Female Rejuvenator (read review)
Boosts female sexual health
Natural Energy with NZ Bee Pollen (read review)
Ups energy & alertness
Kiwi-Klenz (read review)
Aids nutrient absorption & digestive health
Immu-Stay (read review)
Boosts immunity defence
Lipi-Rite (read review)
Manage high cholesterol
Not Just Joints (read review)
Joints & arthritis support
Systemic Care (read review)
Diabetes health support
Bone-Support (read review)
Aids bone strength & health
Cardio-Support (read review)
Boosts heart health
Garcinia Cambogia & Green Coffee Bean (read review)
Weight loss supplement
Zupafood Elite (read review)
Libido, immunity & energy
Zupafood Greenz (read review)
Detox, immunity & liver
Zupafood for Skin (read review)
Glutathione, marine collagen & elastin
Prostate-Support (read review)
Prostate & sexual health, better sleep
Men's Foaming Facial Cleanser (read review)
With natural Kiwifruit & Manuka Honey
Men's Exfoliating Scrub (read review)
Removes dead skin cells & refine pores
Men's Facial Fluid (read more)
Repairs, restores & soothes
Men's Eye Serum (read review)
Energizes, hydrates & firms tired eyes
Men's Body Lotion (read review)
Moisturizes & improves skin elasticity
Men's Hydrating Mask (read review)
Invigorates & deep hydration
Men's Cleansing Mask (read review)
Purge impurities & refines skin
Women's Nourishing Hand Cream (read review)
Protects, moisturizes & soothes skin
Women's Exfoliating Scrub (read review)
Refines & renews skin
Women's Day Cream (review here)
Moisturizing & anti aging
Women's Day Cream + Natural Whitening (read review)
Whitens, reduces fine lines & reduces wrinkles
Women's Night Cream (read review)
Omega 3 & 6 anti oxidant skin renewing moisturizer
Women's Sheer Day And Night Cream (read review)
Softens, anti wrinkle & hydrates
Women's Eye Serum (read review)
Energizes, firms and hydrates tired eyes
Women's Body Lotion (read review)
Soothes, anti oxidant & hydration
Women's Hydrating Mask (read review)
Invigorates & hydrates
Women's Cleansing Mask (read review)
Renews, supports & invigorates skin
Women's Foaming Facial Cleanser (read review)
With natural Kiwifruit & Manuka Honey
Total Balance Men's Premium (read review)
Comprehensive cellular multi vitamins
Total Balance Women's Premium (read review)
Comprehensive cellular multi vitamins
Total Balance Unisex Premium (read review)
Comprehensive cellular multi vitamins
Total Balance Children's (read review)
For healthy development, immunity & learning
Multi-Xtra (read review)
48 bio available nutrients for cellular health
Omega 3 DHA Fish Oil Premium (read review)
Helps mood, heart, cholesterol & sleep
Omega 3 DHA Fish Oil (read review)
Aids joints, heart, cholesterol & sleep
Omega 3 / QH Ultra CoQ10-Ubiquinol (read review)
Cardiovascular health, anti cholesterol & energy
Omega 3 / DHA Mini (read review)
Easier for children to swallow; aids brain, memory & learning