Enzymes: The Most Overlooked Link to Brain Health and Learning

Codie-lyn Kahler, BS Young Living Essential

Oil Educator

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education purposes only. It has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not provided in order to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any disease, illness, or injured condition of the body. Anyone suffering from any disease, illness or injury should consult with a physician or medical professional.

• However, that being said scientific research has established a correlation between nutrition and many disease conditions.

• We also highly encourage, as we have done, to become educated consumers and research all products used in, on or around your body.

• Information on the oils mentioned in this presentation was obtained from the Essential Oils Desk Reference 5th Edition published by Life Science Publishing.

What are enzymes? Enzymes are natural chemical compounds

that orchestrate other chemical functions. They are proteins made up of amino acids

produced by living organisms They are NOT “alive” nor are they living

cells Without enzymes life would cease to exist!

“Most diseases known to man are the

result of an enzyme imbalance.”

-Tom Bohager -“Enzymes: What the experts know”

Enzymes are Essential To Life

Every daily biochemical function in the body needs enzymes

They facilitate the building of compounds from the body’s raw materials

Transports elements throughout the body Breaks down food for body simulation

quickly Eliminates many toxins and chemical

waste in the body

There are 3 kinds of Enzymes

1. Digestive Enzymes: breaks down proteins, fats and carbohydrates

2. Food Enzymes: cells and enzymes in plants are similar to those in both humans and animals

3. Metabolic Enzymes: produced within the body that is not utilized for digestion

Digestive Enzymes

Proteases breaks down proteins. Lipases break down lipids or fats. Amylases break down carbohydrates. Cellulases (technically a form of amylase)

break down cellulose.

Food Enzymes Introduced to the body through the RAW

FOOD that we eat.Raw food only manifests enough enzymes to

digest that particular food.Does NOT contain enough enzymes to be stored

in the body for later use!

COOKING (over 110 degrees)AND PROCESSING OF FOOD DESTROYS ALL OF

THE FOOD’S ENZYMES

Metabolic Enzymes Any enzyme produced within the body that is

not utilized for digestion. They have been called the “spark, energy, or

vitality” of life. Without these enzymes we would not be able

to hear, feel, THINK, walk, talk, breath or LIVE.

They make biochemical reactions possible within the cells for detoxification and energy production.

Enzyme Destruction Temperatures over 120 degrees Food processing Microwave Radiation Disrupted bond in amino chains

Digestive Process Begins in the mouth. Three different types of amylase are

secreted to digest carbohydrates. The act of chewing mixes the food with

the enzymes. Continued digestion of carbs in the

upper stomach 30 to 40 minutes. Food enters lower stomach.

The Intestines Chyme enters the duodenum, a section

of small intestine. Lipase from the pancreas and bile from

the gallbladder assist in fat digestion. Additional enzymes are added to finish

digestion supplied by the pancreas. Enters large intestine home to good

bacteria. A byproduct of their metabolism is

some vitamins that we need.

GUT FLORA: Essential Flora

Digestive system, skin, eyes, respiratory and excretory organs are happily coexisting with trillions of invisible lodgers.

Our ecosystem revolves around macro- and micro-life; we can not live without the other.

Average adult carries 1.5-2kg of bacteria in gut.

Indigenous friendly bacteria: bifidobacteria, lactobacteria, propionobacteria, physiological strains of E.coli, peptostreptococci, and Enterococci.

OPPORTUNISTIC FLORA Large group of various microbes A few examples: bacteriods, staphylococci,

streptococci, bacilli, clostridia, yeasts and many others

500 various species of microbes known to science so far found in the human gut

Transitional flora are microbes which we daily swallow with food and drink

Beneficial bacteria control these opportunistic flora

GUT WALL IS THE KEY“If beneficial bacteria in the gut are damaged and are not functioning as they should, then the “walls of the city” are not protected very well…the gut wall is open to invasion by anything that comes along: a virus from vaccination or the environment, a ubiquitous fungus such as Candida albicans, various bacteria and parasites and toxic substances, all of which are very capable of damaging our digestive system and causing a chronic inflammation in the walls.”

Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride “Gut and Psychology Syndrome”

WHAT CAN DAMAGE GUT FLORA ANTIBIOTICS: 1. Change bacteria, viruses and fungi from

benign to pathogenic, giving them ability to invade tissues and cause disease

2. Make bacteria resistant to antibiotics3. Direct damaging effect on immune system.OTHER FACTORS: Physical exertion, old age, alcoholism,

pollution, toxic chemicals, radiation, seasonal factors, extreme climate

Malabsorption

Malabsorption is caused from: Prolapsed bowel Spastic bowel Twisted bowel Lack of water Acidic pH level of

body tissues and organs

Insufficient or total lack of enzymes

Compromised Gut Wall

Digestion and Liver

• Synthesize proteins.• Synthesize, store and process fats.• Metabolize and store carbohydrates.• Form and secrete bile.•Eliminate biochemicals produced by the body.• Detoxify the system of drugs, alcohol and environmental toxins.

Digestion and the Colon Large Intestine

Garbage can of the body

Bacteria invade vegetable foods and help disintegrate them

Undigested protein cause damage to the body

Walls of colon will reabsorb poisonous excrement back in the system

Port from colon leads directly to brain

Colon Polyps and Colon Cancer

• Polyps are fleshy growths that occur along the inside of the lining of the colon, also known as the large intestine.• Estimated that 50% of people over 60 will have at least one polyp.• Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S.• Adenomas, polyps that become cancerous account for 75% of all polyps.

After Digestion Enzymes break down Pass into blood stream as amino acids Are used as building blocks in the body They make there way back to the liver

and pancreas and are used again

Plant Enzymes protease, peptidase, lipase, amylase, glucoamylase, alpha-galactosidase, cellulase, hemicellulase, invertase, malt diastase, lactase, pectinase and phytase.Affected by pH differential throughout digestion Work through stomach acids (research by Beazall 1941, Graham 1977, Griffin 1989)Reactivates in small intestines

Animal EnzymesProtease, lypase, amylase, pancreatin, trypsin, chymotrypsin

Break down protein toxins Work only in the alkaline environment of the upper stomachPepsin is active in the acid of the lower stomach, but not in the small intestine

Microbial Enzymes The enzymes secreted by invader

microbes in the body are called mycotoxins and are poisonous to humans

Manufactured by the food and drug industry for food additives, medicines, cleaning products and other sources

Enzyme Supplements Necessary because American soil is

mostly barren Grains harvested before enzymes can

develop in seeds Processed and cooked foods void of

enzymes Children born to mothers with limited

store of enzymes in body

Life Without Enzymes Yeast Infections Leaky Gut Syndrome, Irritable Bowel

Syndrome, Celiac’s Disease Brain fog, dementia, Alzheimer’s, Autism,

ADD/ADHD Rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson’s Hypoglycemia, depression, allergies,

fibromyalgia, gluten intolerance, eczema, hives, rashes, red face, hyperactivity

Chemical senstivties

Phenol sulphotransferase: The PST Enzyme

Prevents removal of catecholamines Production of neurotransmitters Pathway for detoxification of xenobiotics Important for detoxification of chemical build

up in colon Diets high in bad fat can alter PST activity Diets high in good fat improved allergenic

reaction causing asthma attacks

Probable PST DysfunctionSynthetic chemicals are potent inhibitors of human liver enzymes. They are found in:Processed and Fast FoodToysClothingPersonal care productsWater and Air

Autism High GI inflammation and dysfunction in

both upper and lower GI tract Decreased enzyme activities Treatment of digestive problems had a

positive effect on autistic behavior Usually have food allergies and

sensitivities to phenolic foods Deficiency in a key detoxification

pathway

Sulfur Deficiency Link

Sulfur is an important part of many enzymes and in antioxidant molecules

Autistic Children tested as much as 15% low in sulfur

A report from McFadden in 1996 stated that a large number of adults cannot metabolize sulfur.

Both have trouble with allergies, environmental chemical and sensitivity to smells

Phenol the parent compound, used as an disinfectant and for chemical synthesisBisphenol A and other bisphenols produced from ketones and phenol / cresol

BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) - a fat-soluble antioxidant and food additive

Capsaicin the pungent compound of chili peppers

Cresol found in coal tar and creosote

Estradiol estrogen - hormones

Eugenol the main constituent of the essential oil of clove

Gallic acid found in galls

Guaiacol(2-methoxyphenol) - has a smokey flavor, and is found in roasted coffee, whisky, and smoke

4-Nonylphenol a breakdown product of detergents and nonoxynol-9

Orthophenyl phenol a fungicide used for waxing citrus fruits

Picric acid (trinitrophenol) - an explosive material

Phenolphthalein pH indicator

Polyphenol e.g. flavonoids and tannins

Propofol an anesthetic

Raspberry ketone a compound with an intense raspberry smell

Serotonin / dopamine / adrenaline / noradrenaline natural neurotransmitters

Thymol (2-Isopropyl-5-methyl phenol) - an antiseptic that is used in mouthwashes

Tyrosine an amino acid

Xylenol used in antiseptics & disinfecticides

Phenolic sensitivity The PST enzyme pathway is blocked by:1.Food additives, flavoring, and coloring, dyes, BH, BHT, and TBHQ block PST enzyme and pancreatic secretions2.Synthetic phenolic medication acts like anti-inflammatory steroidal drugs CAUSES INABILITY TO METABOLIZE SULFUR compounds in humans, known as sulfate ions.

Phenols are Necessary Part of Life

All foods contain some phenolic compounds, especially fruits and vegetables

Phenols are high in antioxidants (fight free radical damage to cells in body)

They preserve foods in their natural state by protecting them from pathogens

They take an active part in the germination and growth of seeds and attract flower pollinators

They are powerful detoxifiers

NEUTRALISATION 1979 Dr. Robert Gardner discovered

that just a few drops of small water dilutions of pure phenolic compounds would completely neutralize reaction to foods.

Pure therapeutic-grade essential oils contain hundreds, maybe thousands, of pure phenolic compounds.

The neutralizing dose is given as drops under the tongue

ESSENTIAL OILS HIGH IN PHENOLS WINTERGREEN 97% ANISE 90% CLOVE 77% BASIL 76% TARRAGON 75% FENNEL 72% OREGANO 70% THYME 50%

What can Enzymes do? Clean arteries of

plaque Empty stomach Digest fat Support the

cardiovascular system Support the body’s

inflammatory process Enhances circulation Maintain healthy

weight

Support the body in response to allergens

Support the body in cleansing colon and liver

Good Enzyme Ingredients Essential Oils help body with

enzyme production; anise, fennel, ginger, and peppermint to stimulate digestive enzymes, relax the linings of the intestines, making it easier for gas to escape.

Bromelain– Isolated from the stem of the pineapple plant.

Bee Pollen– natural amylase. Amylase – Digests

carbohydrates. Trace Minerals– Improve

enzyme action. Mainly plant based enzymes

EssentialZyme Enzymes

help digest toxic waste and gasses resulting from metabolism

help utilize vitamins, minerals, and amino acids in foods.

Break down of proteins and processed foods which otherwise might ferment and putrefy.

Ingredients: pancrelipase, trypsin, carrot powder, alfalfa pancreatin 4X, papain, bromelain, betaine HCL, cumin seed

Essential oils of tarragon, peppermint, anise, fennel and clove.

Kid Scents: MIGHTYZYMES

CONTAINS 9 DIFFERENT DIGESTIVE ENZYMES

AID IN RELIEF OF OCCASIONAL SYMPTOMS INCLUDING FULLNESS, PRESSURE, BLOATING, GAS, PAIN, OR MINOR CRAMPING THAT MAY OCCUR AFTER EATING.

TAKE ONE TABLET CHEW 1 TABLET THREE TIMES DAILY PRIOR TO OR WITH MEALS.

Sulfurzyme Formulated by D. Gary

Young to support the PST enzyme that is missing the sulfur ion in the structure.

Ingredients: Proprietary

Sulfurzyme Blend: MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) NingXia Wolfberry (lycium barbarum) fruit. Gelatin, rice flour, magnesium stearate, and silica.

Detoxzyme combines a myriad of

powerful enzymes that complete digestion, help detoxify, and promote cleansing.

The ingredients in Detoxzyme also work with the body to support normal function of the digestive system, which is essential for maintaining and building health.

“If you want to stay healthy, you need to support the body’s mechanism for producing and

conserving enzyme production”

- Tom Bohager “Enzymes: What the Experts Know”

“All Diseases Begin in the Gut”Hippocrates, 460-370 BC

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