EDUCATION
Understanding
Enzymes
The microscopic catalysts that power every function in your dog's body—and what happens when they're depleted
THE BASICS
What are enzymes?
Enzymes are specialized proteins that act as biological catalysts in your dog's body. Think of them as tiny workers that make every cellular function possible—from digesting food to repairing tissue to fighting inflammation.
Without enzymes, the chemical reactions necessary for life would happen too slowly to sustain health. They speed up these reactions by millions of times, allowing your dog's body to function properly.
Simple analogy
If your dog's body is a construction site, enzymes are the specialized tools that make building, repairing, and maintaining possible. Without the right tools, the work either doesn't get done—or takes far too long.
The three types of enzymes
Your dog's body relies on three distinct categories of enzymes, each with a specific role
01
Metabolic Enzymes
Run every system in your dog's body—from breathing to thinking to immune function. These enzymes control cellular repair, detoxification, and energy production.
Cellular repair
Immune response
Energy production
Detoxification
02
Digestive Enzymes
Break down food into nutrients the body can absorb. Without them, even the highest-quality food can't be properly utilized.
Protein breakdown
Fat digestion
Carbohydrate processing
Nutrient absorption
03
Food Enzymes
Found naturally in raw foods, these enzymes help with digestion and reduce the burden on your dog's own enzyme reserves.
Pre-digestion support
Enzyme conservation
Nutrient activation
Raw food benefits
THE PROBLEM
What processed food takes away
Food enzymes are destroyed at temperatures above 118°F. Commercial pet food is processed at 200-300°F, completely eliminating all natural enzymes.
When your dog eats enzyme-depleted food, their body must pull from its own metabolic enzyme reserves to digest it. This creates a chronic drain on the enzyme "bank account" that should be used for healing, immunity, and vitality.
The enzyme deficit cascade
1
Digestive enzymes depleted by processed food
2
Body redirects metabolic enzymes to digestion
3
Less enzymes available for cellular repair
4
Inflammation, aging, and disease accelerate
Why enzyme depletion matters
When enzyme reserves are chronically depleted, every system in your dog's body suffers
Weakened Immune Function
Without adequate metabolic enzymes, the immune system can't respond effectively to threats. This leads to increased infections, allergies, and autoimmune conditions.
Chronic Inflammation
Enzyme depletion allows undigested proteins to enter the bloodstream, triggering inflammatory responses that manifest as skin issues, joint pain, and organ stress.
Poor Digestion
Incomplete digestion causes nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, and digestive distress. Even premium food can't be properly utilized.
Accelerated Aging
When enzymes are diverted from cellular repair to digestion, the body ages faster. This shows up as decreased mobility, cognitive decline, and reduced vitality.
THE SOLUTION
Enzyme restoration
By supplementing with a complete enzyme system, you restore what processed food took away. Your dog's body can finally stop diverting metabolic enzymes to digestion and use them for their intended purpose: healing and vitality.
What happens with enzyme restoration
Food is properly digested and nutrients absorbed
Inflammation decreases, healing accelerates
Mobility, energy, and vitality return
This is why enzyme supplementation isn't just about digestion—it's about restoring your dog's fundamental capacity to heal, thrive, and live their best life.
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