Why Your Body Might Need Extra Digestive Enzymes This post explores the reasons why some individuals may benefit from supplementing with digestive enzymes beyond what their body naturally produces. Digestive enzymes are essential proteins that help break down food into nutrients your body can absorb. They are produced in the mouth, stomach, pancreas, and small intestine. However, certain factors can impair natural enzyme production or increase the demand for enzymes, leading to symptoms like bloating, indigestion, gas, or nutrient deficiencies. This blog would cover: Key Points to Include: What Digestive Enzymes Do Explain the roles of amylase (breaks down carbs), protease (proteins), lipase (fats), and others like lactase and cellulase. Signs You May Need Extra Enzymes Chronic bloating or gas Undigested food in the stool Fatigue after eating Food intolerances (e.g., lactose intolerance) Nutrient malabsorption Common Causes of Enzyme Deficiency Aging (enzyme production declines) ...