When digestion is functioning properly, food is broken down and nutrients are made available for metabolism, and cell renewal without undue stress on the body.

Unfortunately, due to soil depletion, food processing, toxins in the environment and a fast paced lifestyle that demands much physical and mental energy, digestion can be an internal battleground. Millions of Americans experience some type of regular digestive problem in their lives. Many of these cause discomforts such as gas, indigestion or constipation.

Enzyme Deficiency Many digestive problems are a sign of enzyme depletion. Enzymes are not only crucial to digestion; they are the catalysts that allow the body to breathe, reproduce, and generate energy. Nothing in the body works without enzymes.

However, many individuals are deficient in these vital protein molecules. Stress, caffeine, and alcohol can destroy enzymes. Cooked and processed foods are among the most serious threats to our enzyme supply. Raw foods contain enzymes that enhance digestion. However, cooked foods, which make up the bulk of the modern diet, are devoid of enzymes, so the body must draw from its limited supply of digestive enzymes.

As this supply is depleted, in order to accomplish digestion, the body must rely on metabolic enzymes. When this occurs, other bodily processes are compromised. Dr. Edward Howell, who spent over forty years studying the effects of enzymes on health, said “Humans eating an enzyme-less diet use up a tremendous amount of their enzyme potential in lavish secretions of the pancreas and other digestive organs”. This puts excessive stress on other bodily functions.

Enzyme Replenishment Enzyme supplementation has been heralded as the way to improve overall digestive function. However, many enzyme supplements fail to address the full scope of the problem and don’t supply what is needed to replenish the enzyme stores.

Royal 1 Digestion Formula from Royal BodyCare is a totally unique, health-promoting way to achieve nutritional digestive support. First, Royal 1 contains the full complex of necessary enzymes. Enzymes are substrate specific, meaning certain kinds of enzymes work on different foods. For example, the enzyme protease catalyzes the hydrolytic breakdown of proteins. Our formula also includes the enzyme peptidase, to complete the process, breaking down peptides into useable amino acids.

Similarly, amylase breaks down carbohydrates to disaccharides. Along with amylase, RBC has included the needed lactase, invertase and malt diastase to complete the process, digesting the disaccharides into the simple sugars the body can use.

The enzyme cellulase has been added to Royal 1 to assist the body in digesting fiber. The enzyme lipase accomplishes the task of breaking down fat to free fatty acids that the body needs.

Another Vital Enzyme Another enzyme in Royal 1, alpha galactosidase, is an innovative addition to our formulation. Until recently, this enzyme was not available for general use. It has been proven to successfully help the body deal with indigestion and gas caused by foods such as beans, cabbage, and other vegetables.

Ginger root is another important ingredient. Ginger root has traditionally been used to cleanse the colon, stimulate circulation and to calm and soothe the gastrointestinal tract.

Exclusive Mineral Blend An exclusive mineral blend – including iron from blackstrap molasses and the amino acid chelate form of zinc, copper and manganese – is included in Royal 1. Research indicates these particular minerals may greatly increase normal digestion of carbohydrates and protein.

Intestinal Health With this full spectrum of enzymes and RBC’s unique mineral blend, Royal 1 Digestion Formula is already the most complete digestive aid on the market. However, there’s more. We’ve included additional nutrients to ensure complete support of the intestinal environment. A healthy intestine contains helpful bacteria which assists in the elimination of toxins, gives added protection against harmful bacteria strains, and actually produces enzymes that complete the digestive process.

Every individual’s intestinal flora is vulnerable to poor eating habits, excess stress and the all-too-prevalent antibiotics that are prescribed and present in the foods we eat. For this reason, Royal BodyCare has included the four bacterial strains recommended by Dr. Khem Shahani, an expert in friendly bacteria. Consumers who are lactose intolerant may particularly benefit from the enzyme lactase, which is produced by these bacteria and needed to digest dairy products.

No other digestive formulation is as complete, providing the enzymes, minerals and friendly bacteria that will support the body through all the stages of digestion.

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