The secret to healthy living and eating well for the elderly thanks to enzymes

Digestive enzymes and elderly health: The secret to healthy living and eating well

Old age is the period when the body begins to undergo many changes, especially the digestive system. Many elderly people often experience problems such as bloating, indigestion, poor appetite, or digestive disorders. One of the main causes behind this condition is the deterioration of digestive enzymes – the “key” to the efficient functioning of the digestive system.
So what are digestive enzymes? Why are they important to the elderly? And how to maintain good digestive health in the late afternoon? 

What are digestive enzymes?

Digestive enzymes are proteins that catalyze the breakdown of food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body. The main enzymes include:

Amylase: breaks down starch into sugar

Protease: breaks down proteins into amino acids

Lipase: breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol

Lactase: breaks down lactose in milk

And some other enzymes such as cellulase, maltase…

These enzymes are secreted from the salivary glands, stomach, pancreas, and small intestine.
See more: Health and longevity? – Don’t forget digestive enzymes

Aging and digestive enzyme deterioration

With age, the activity of enzyme-secreting glands in the body gradually decreases. This results in:

• Indigestion, bloating after eating, especially with greasy or protein-rich dishes
• Reduced nutrient absorption, causing vitamin and mineral deficiencies
• Poor appetite, leading to weight loss and weakness
• Constipation or diarrhea, due to an imbalance of microbiome and enzymes

In addition, some elderly people also have to use drugs to treat chronic diseases (high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, etc.), these drugs can also affect digestive function and enzyme secretion.

According to Harvard Health – a prestigious medical journal of Harvard University:

“As people age, their digestive system produces fewer enzymes, which can affect how well they absorb nutrients from food.”
“As people age, the digestive system produces fewer enzymes, which can affect the ability to absorb nutrients from food.”)

Enzyme supplementation – The secret to healthy living and eating well in old age

To improve the digestive system and help the elderly eat well and absorb well, supporting digestive enzyme supplementation is an effective solution. Here are some suggestions:

✅ Eat scientifically, easily digest

• Eat cooked, drink boiled, cook softly
• Prioritize easily digestible foods: porridge, soup, steamed vegetables, fish, eggs…
• Split up meals throughout the day to reduce pressure on the digestive system

✅ Supplement foods rich in natural enzymes

• Papaya, pineapple (with papain and bromelain – protein-digesting enzymes)
• Ripe bananas, yogurt (helps support the intestinal microflora)
• Fermented sauerkraut, kimchi, miso (contains probiotics and enzymes)

✅ Take digestive enzymes or supplements containing enzymes

• Digestive enzymes can be supplemented as directed by a doctor or nutritionist
• Priority is given to products containing all major digestive enzymes (amylase, lipase, protease…)

✅ Exercise gently every day

• Helps stimulate intestinal peristalsis, boosts metabolism
• Suitable exercises: walking, yoga, qigong, health care

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH):

“Digestive enzyme supplements may be useful for individuals with enzyme insufficiency to improve nutrient absorption and digestive comfort.”
“Digestive enzyme supplements may be helpful for people with enzyme deficiencies, helping to improve nutrient absorption and digestive comfort.”)

Conclusion: Healthy living, eating well from a healthy digestive system

Gut health is fundamental to the quality of life in the elderly. When the digestive system is functioning well, older people will eat better, sleep more deeply, be mentally comfortable and be less prone to chronic diseases.
Digestive enzymes are an effective assistant to help maintain a healthy digestive system. Therefore, don’t neglect to take care of the digestive system every day – that is the secret to living healthy, happy, and long lives in the late afternoon.

See also: Enzymes and microbiome: The secret to gut health

Remember the advice for the elderly to “eat well – live healthy”

• Eat plenty of vegetables, fresh fruits, and fermented foods every day.
• Limit processed foods, greasy fried foods.
• Eat slowly, chew thoroughly to facilitate the enzyme to work better.
• Consult a specialist before taking enzyme supplements in tablet or powder form.

Digestive enzymes are the “silent companion” that help the elderly maintain their health, eat well and enjoy life more fully. Understanding and supplementing with enzymes properly can make a big difference in digestive health and quality of daily life.

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References

1. Harvard Health – “Digestive enzymes: How supplements like Lactaid and Beano can help with digestion”
   https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/digestive-enzymes-how-supplements-like-lactaid-and-beano-can-help-with-digestion
2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) – “Dietary Supplements for Digestive Enzymes”
   https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/DigestiveEnzymes-Consumer