Properties of enzymes Enzymes are the complex protein molecules, often called biocatalysts, which are produced by living cells. They are highly specific both in the reactions that they catalyze and in their choice of reactants, which are known as substrates.
Plant-derived enzymes, e.g. bromelain from pineapple, serve as active digestive aids in the breakdown of proteins. Synergistic properties have also been reported using a combination of animal-based enzymes and microbe-derived enzymes or bromelain.
Thusplant-based enzymesarecompatibleforsupportingcomprehensivedigestivehealth. Protease, amylase,lipaseandcellulosearetheimportantenzymesandarepresentinplants. Proteasebreaksdownproteinthatcanbepresentinmeat,fish,poultry,eggs, cheeseandnuts. Amylaseassistsyourbodywiththebreakdownandsubsequent absorptionofcarbohydratesandstarches.
Enzyme specificity is the absolute specificity of protein catalysts to identify and bind to only one or a few molecules. In this process the enzyme carries a defined arrangement of atoms in their active site to bind with the substrate. This active site on the enzyme should have a shape that accurately matches the substrates.