HSC 332 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Adenine, Acne Vulgaris, Activation Energy
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* made from amino acids put together in structures. Enzymes are proteins that serve as catalysts to bring a specific chemical change. * metabolic enzymes: regulation of your body s structures including organs, tissue, and blood. These enzymes create new cells, help repair existing damaged cells, and help move nutrients to where your body most needs them. * digestive: break down food into forms that nourish your body. * food: only valuable if the food is raw (heated below 118 degrees fahrenheit) these enzymes can strengthen your immune system and work in conjunction with nutrients to repair cells and build health. * when you eat foods that do not contain enzymes, or overheated foods with inactive enzymes, then your body must pull a heavier load to produce the enzymes it needs to maintain health.
