1 \u2013 Enzymes are substances made of protein that help stimulate chemical reactions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 \u2013 Enzymes play an important role in every function in the human body. The protein-based substances are involved in eating , digestion , breathing , kidney and liver function , reproduction , elimination and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 \u2013 Enzymes help with nutrients absorption. They help break down foods in the digestive tract by breaking apart the bonds that hold nutrients together , nutrients that will be absorbed so the body can use them for energy and other important functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4 \u2013 Several places in your digestive system secrete enzymes. They include the mouth , stomach , pancreas and cells of the small intestine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5 \u2013 An enzyme in saliva called amylase , for example , helps break down starch in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6 \u2013 Lipase is the enzyme that hydrolyzes , or breaks down , fats. This allows the fats to be absorbed in your intestines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7 \u2013 Protease break down long protein into smaller chains called peptides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8 \u2013 Each enzyme has a specialized function that no other enzyme is able to carry out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9 \u2013 Respiratory enzymes assist in the elimination of carbon dioxide from the lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 \u2013 Protection of blood from toxic waste materials by converting these substances to forms that can be eliminated by the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11 \u2013 Provision of assistance to the kidneys , lungs , skin and colon in eliminating toxins and waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12 \u2013 Coagulation of blood in order to stop bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13 \u2013 Superoxide dismutase is an antioxidant which protects the cells by attacking superoxide , a common free radical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14 \u2013 Catalase breaks down the metabolic waste product , hydrogen peroxide and then liberates oxygen so it can be used within the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n