Enzymes and prevention of cold season diseases: Increasing resistance from within

Enzymes and prevention of cold season diseases: Increasing resistance from within

Why is it easier to get sick in the cold season?

When the weather becomes cold, the body has to expend a lot of energy to stay warm. This makes the immune system more “busy”, easily weakened and less sensitive to viruses and bacteria. In addition, cold and dry air and the habit of gathering in enclosed spaces increase the risk of spreading respiratory diseases such as colds, flu, and sore throats.

This is the time when you need to strengthen the “shield” of disease prevention from within – where enzymes play a key role.

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What is the relationship between enzymes and the immune system?

Enzymes are well known in digestion, but few people know that they also directly affect the immune system. Some of the mechanisms that have been studied:

• Enzymes that support digestion (such as protease, lipase, amylase) help absorb nutrients more optimally, so that the body has enough “raw materials” to produce antibodies and immune cells.
• Enzymes with anti-inflammatory activity such as bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya) or serrapeptase have the ability to reduce inflammation, clean inflammation, and support the immune system to work more effectively.
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• Enzymes from fermented foods combined with probiotics help balance the intestinal microflora – which contains up to 70% of the body’s immune cells.

According to the National Library of Medicine (NIH), there is already a lot of scientific evidence that proteolytic enzymes not only aid digestion but also contribute to immune regulation and reduce inflammation in the body.

“Proteolytic enzymes play an important role not only in digestion but also in modulating inflammation and supporting immune system functions.”
“Proteolytic enzymes play an important role not only in digestion but also in regulating inflammation and supporting immune system function.”)

Natural enzymes useful in the cold season

To keep your body healthy, you can completely supplement enzymes from daily food:

• Pineapple (bromelain): Helps reduce sore throat, improves digestion after high-protein meals.
• Papaya (papain): Supports the digestive tract gently, reducing the feeling of bloating.
• Yogurt, kefir: Provides lactase and probiotics, supporting intestinal immunity.
• Kimchi, sauerkraut, natto: An enzyme source from fermented foods, rich in probiotics.
• Raw honey: Contains the enzyme amylase, invertase, which helps fight inflammation and boost energy.

How to use enzymes effectively in the cold season

• Eat fresh fruits (pineapple, papaya, kiwi) as a dessert or snack.
• Incorporate fermented foods (kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir) in the main meal.
• Limit overcooking or processing at high temperatures that lose enzymes.
• For people with a weak digestive system, enzyme supplementation in the form of dietary supplements can be referred to according to expert advice.

See more: Top enzyme-rich foods to include in daily meals

In short, enzymes are not a “panacea” to replace a healthy lifestyle, but they are natural assistants to help the body absorb nutrients, reduce inflammation, and strengthen immunity. Combining a varied diet, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly, you will reduce your risk of getting sick during the cold season.

If you would like specific advice on the right enzyme for your condition and needs (e.g., people with sore throats, people with bloating, people who need to increase their resistance), visit EnzymeGroup.Vn to get direct support from a team of enzyme experts.

References

1. 1. National Library of Medicine – Proteolytic Enzymes in Health and Disease
      https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4923703
   2. Healthline – The Benefits of Bromelain and Papain
      https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/proteolytic-enzymes
   3. Harvard Health – Digestive Enzymes and Immune Health
      https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/digestive-enzymes-how-supplements-like-lactaid-and-beano-can-help-with-digestion