Severe stress on the heart can damage its muscle. When that happens, your heart releases certain enzymes -- a kind of protein-- into your blood. After a heart attack, the level of these enzymes can ...

Do you have IBS-like flare-ups after eating sweets made with regular white sugar, starches, and other foods like oranges, bananas, and cantaloupe (when these are low FODMAP choices)? You may need to ...

The Laboratory of Enzyme Biosynthesis and Bioengineering of Kazan Federal University is engaged in several projects in fundamental and applied fields of biology and medicine. For several years, the ...

Imagine trying to bake a cake without heat. You’ve got all the ingredients like flour, eggs and sugar, but nothing is happening. That’s what your body would be like without enzymes: potential but no ...

Enzymes are amazing catalysts. These proteins are made of nothing more than a handful of Earth-abundant elements, and they promote a vast array of reactions, convert chemical energy to physical motion ...

Digestive enzymes are found in the digestive system, including the mouth, stomach, and small intestine. They help you break down food and absorb nutrients. Sometimes, the body cannot make enough ...

Although some small studies suggest that digestive enzymes may help reduce bloating and other gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, there is not enough clinical evidence to support this. Digestive enzymes ...

This investigation tests how well the enzyme amylase performs at different pH values. Amylase is a carbohydrase enzyme made by the pancreas and by glands in and around the mouth and throat. It helps ...

The Laboratory of Enzyme Biosynthesis and Bioengineering of Kazan Federal University is engaged in several projects in fundamental and applied fields of biology and medicine. For several years, the ...