VENICE, Fla., March 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There are trillions of organisms in the human digestive tract that affect what, how and even when we should eat. Of these microbes, some are helpful, others are harmful and many are neutral. Knowing how to keep your gut health in check is essential for maintaining optimal wellness. For the 100 million Americans affected by digestive health issues, learning the difference between digestive enzymes like the No. 1 best-selling Digest Gold by Enzymedica, and high-quality probiotics can be instrumental in learning how to best alleviate digestive discomfort.
“The real issue and the underlining cause of most gut discomforts, is actually not digesting food properly,” said Dr. Michael T. Murray, N.D., leading naturopathic doctor and chief science officer for Enzymedica. “Many people who are struggling with gas, bloating and indigestion will often mistakenly take a probiotic supplement instead of a digestive enzyme, both of which are two completely different approaches to gut health.”
Although digestive enzymes and probiotics are often lumped into the same category of “gut health” supplements they do not work in the same way. Murray, who has authored more than 30 books on natural approaches to health and healing including his most recent, “The Magic of Food,” says while probiotics may be helpful with balancing good intestinal bacteria and improving bowel regularity, they don’t actually help digest food, which is the crux of what causes excess gas and bloating for most people. In fact, taking probiotics can often lead to more gas by adding excess bacteria into the stomach.
Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that produce many important health benefits, but unlike enzymes, do not break down foods, enabling proper digestion and relief from many digestion problems. Digestive enzymes are proteins produced by the body and are responsible for breaking down specific types of foods like starches, fats, proteins and milk sugars into usable nutrients that can be absorbed through the digestive tract and circulated throughout the body. A lack of digestive enzymes can lead to bacteria breaking down undigested food particles and forming excess gas.
Digest Gold is the most potent digestive enzyme supplement on the market, with three times the strength and working six times faster than other leading digestive enzymes. The formula includes a broad range of supplemental enzymes to help the body digest food most optimally. Recommended use is one capsule with each meal. Murray also recommends avoiding foods that can trigger occasional heartburn including coffee and fried foods. Also helpful is to drink alkaline water, eat smaller meals, and thoroughly chew your food while eating in a leisurely manner, in a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
For more digestive health tips go to: www.doctormurray.com and learn more about Digest Gold at: www.enzymedica.com.
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