Imagine trying to bake a cake without heat. You’ve got all the ingredients like flour, eggs and sugar, but nothing is happening. That’s what your body would be like without enzymes: potential but no ...

Digestive enzymes are often used to support healthy digestion and increase nutrient absorption. Studies show that they may benefit conditions like lactose intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS ...

Digestive enzymes are proteins in the body that help break food down. Some people with certain medical conditions might be unable to produce sufficient enzymes and require supplements. Digestive ...

A Brandeis University study published in Nature this week advances fundamental understanding of the dynamic personalities of proteins and proposes that these enzymes are much more mobile, or plastic, ...

The ADA2 gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called adenosine deaminase 2. ADA2’s function has been poorly understood. Previous studies suggest that the enzyme acts as a growth factor. The ...

Liver enzymes can fluctuate due to factors like hormonal changes or reactions to medications. Fluctuations are often temporary, but long-term changes may indicate a condition that requires medical ...

Supplements containing gluten enzymes are available in the United States. However, research into the effects of gluten enzymes on celiac disease (CD) and other conditions is ongoing. Gluten refers to ...

A tractor making piles of compost. Firms are developing bacteria and enzymes that might one day be used to break down microplastics in compost. Credit: Shutterstock Synthetic polymers have been on the ...