Break Down Protein, Fats, and Carbs Digestive enzyme capsules are dietary supplements that provide your body with enzymes to help break down the three main macronutrients in food, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, into smaller, absorbable components. Let’s break this down in simple terms: What are digestive enzymes? Digestive enzymes are special proteins produced naturally by your body (mainly in the pancreas, stomach, and small intestine) that help break food into nutrients your body can absorb. Without them, even a healthy meal can’t be properly digested or utilized. The three main types of enzymes target: Proteins → amino acids Fats → fatty acids + glycerol Carbs → simple sugars (like glucose) How do enzyme capsules work? When you take digestive enzyme capsules, they release additional enzymes into your stomach or intestines, giving your body extra support, especially if you have a deficiency or trouble digesting certain foods. Here’s how they help: Breaking down proteins ...