Protease information

Protease refers to a group of enzymes whose function it is to break down proteins and are also referred to as proteolytic enzymes or proteinases. The proteins are broken down to its basic building blocks - amino acids.

Required for

In order to have the amino acids available to the body, these enzymes have to break down the proteins to free them, and this important compound is also being used in therapies such as oncology, inflammation conditions and immune control.

It is also valuable in assisting the body to fight infections and onslaughts from viruses, fungi, parasite and bacteria. Protease from aspergillis (Aspergillus Niger / Aspergillus oryzae) may also be able to assist in breaking down dietary proteins and polypeptides which have leaked into the bloodstream as food antigens.

Deficiency indications

A deficiency of this compound can cause anxiety and insomnia, since it will affect the blood alkaline level, and since it is involved in carrying protein-bound calcium in the bloodstream a deficiency may also influence the susceptibility for arthritis, osteoporosis and calcium related diseases.

Since protein conversion is necessary for glucose in the body, a problem with protein digestion can lead to hypoglycemia, irritability as well as mood swings.

It is used in clearing debris from the blood as well as certain viruses and bacteria, and a shortage of it may result in compromising your immune system or at best decrease your immunity. Symptoms of a shortage can include a variety of symptoms such as constipation, parasites, gingivitis, hearing problems, problems with your back, high blood pressure, gum disorders, insomnia etc.

Other interesting points

Howell, the original pioneer in enzyme research, developed enzyme supplements from aspergillis oryzae (a fungus) after finding them more effective than animal-based pancreatic supplements, which subsequent research confirmed. For this reason we use Aspergillis oryzae and Aspergillus niger in our supplement.

Aspergillis enzymes are also unusually stabile and active under a wide range of pH conditions, which is a very positive point, since animal enzymes (i.e. pepsin, pancreatin, trypsin, chymotrypsin, pancrelipase, and pancreatic amylase etc.), normally require special pH conditions, often lacking in impaired health conditions.

Protease is found in the following Zest for Life

• Enzyme capsules for optimum body function and health

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Nutritional information

Here are some information page on which you can read more about a specific nutrient and the role it plays in our general well-being. Please note - we do not use or sell all of these compounds but include the information for the benefit of our clients and visitors. To visit our selection of vitamin products please click here.