FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A: Enzymes are substances that work as organic catalysts. They either start chemical reactions or make them run faster. Enzymes are composed of two parts; a protein portion and a non-protein portion, either a coenzyme (organic) or cofactor (inorganic). Enzymes live in every cell of both plants and animals and are responsible for regulating the biochemical reactions necessary to sustain life.
A: Modern food processing techniques and all types of cooking destroy nearly 100% of the enzymes naturally occurring in food. Enzymes are completely denatured when exposed to temperatures over 118 degrees F, for any long period of time. The modern feed consists of cooked or processed feed that is essentially devoid of active enzymes.
A: Enzymes are an integral part of the digestive process. From the time food enters the mouth, enzymes are at work breaking the food down into smaller and smaller units until it can be absorbed through the intestinal wall. These enzymes come from two sources, those found in the food itself, and those produced in the body.