Enzyme Fundamentals 101: What You Need to Know 2025
Enzymes are proteins composed of individual amino acids. They are necessary to speed up many cellular functions and biological processes. Your body secretes enzymes to catalyze biological reactions , making them vital to good health and longevity. Each enzyme has a different function, for example, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and catalase have antioxidant functions. 2 Digestive enzymes such as protease, lipase and amylase are needed for digestion and nutrient absorption and elimination, 3 while molecular motor enzymes such as myosin and actin are needed for the activation of muscle contractions. 4 The featured lecture reviews the fundamentals of what enzymes are, the main types of enzymes found in your body and in supplements, how enzymes are affected by environmental factors such as your body's pH and temperature, and why they're so important for health. Enzymes 101 An enzyme's shape is an important key to understanding the benefits of enzyme therapy, bec...