{"id":18346,"date":"2026-07-16T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofitorganic.com\/new-zealand\/?p=18346"},"modified":"2026-07-16T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T01:00:00","slug":"digestive-enzymes-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofitorganic.com\/new-zealand\/digestive-enzymes-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Digestive Enzymes Explained: What They Do &#038; Who Needs Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Digestive enzymes<\/strong> are the tools your body uses to break food into pieces small enough to absorb. Here is what they do, in plain English, and who tends to benefit from more of them.<\/p>\n<h2>The three main jobs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Proteases<\/strong> break down protein (meat, eggs, beans).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lipase<\/strong> breaks down fats.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carbohydrate enzymes<\/strong> (amylase, lactase, cellulase and more) break down starches, sugars and fibre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why \u201cbroad-spectrum\u201d matters<\/h2>\n<p>Most everyday meals mix all three. A formula with only one or two enzymes leaves gaps \u2014 which is where undigested food ferments and causes gas. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofitorganic.com\/new-zealand\/\">SPIRO<\/a> Plus carries <strong>17<\/strong> enzymes covering protein, fat and ten different carbohydrate sources, plus catalase and phytase.<\/p>\n<h2>Who benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Enzyme output naturally declines with age, and dips with stress and some medications. If you feel heavy after meals, react to beans or dairy, or feel like nutrients \u201cpass through\u201d, extra enzymes often help.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofitorganic.com\/new-zealand\/product\/spiro-new-zealand\/\"><strong>See SPIRO Plus New Zealand \u2014 pack pricing &#038; reviews \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Do I need a digestive enzyme supplement?<\/h3>\n<p>If you regularly feel bloated or heavy after meals, or react to specific foods, a broad-spectrum enzyme often helps.<\/p>\n<h3>Are digestive enzymes safe to take daily?<\/h3>\n<p>Broad-spectrum food enzymes are generally taken daily with meals. If you have a medical condition, check with your doctor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are digestive enzymes, what do they actually do, and who benefits from a supplement? 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