In an era where thinness is regarded as beautiful, those foods labeled as "weight loss artifacts" can always win the favor of countless slimmers. Nowadays, enzymes with fat-removing and slimming effects have become the new favorite of fashion and beauty lovers. However, should enzyme weight loss be so popular?

Enzymes

Enzymes originally came from Japan, were first introduced to Taiwan, and then to the mainland. The official name in Chinese is enzyme. Enzymes are indispensable catalysts in human life activities. They are proteins with catalytic activity. When proteins enter the human body, they are initially decomposed by gastric acid, and then invaded by pancreatic juice digestive enzymes, and are broken down into amino acids one by one. Synthesizing different proteins according to the needs of the body does not mean that people can synthesize the proteins they need based on their brain consciousness. For example, we want our skin to look better and be more elastic, but it is difficult to synthesize the collagen and elastin we need according to our ideas.

As one of the forms of protein, enzymes are quickly broken down and absorbed by microorganisms after being released from plant cells. Therefore, among fruit enzymes, the enzyme content derived from fruits is very low. And more of them are enzymes secreted by microbial activities, or enzymes released by lysis after the death of microorganisms. Therefore, the total protein content in fruit enzymes is only about 0.02. Even fewer of them have active enzymes.

Can fruit enzymes help you lose weight?

The vitamin content in fruit enzymes is also very small. Under the action of microorganisms, for example, the content of vitamin C will drop to one-tenth of its original value after a week of storage. If you simply rely on drinking fruit enzymes to lose weight, the dietary fiber that is good for human health will not be ingested by the body. During the production process of fruit enzymes, a large amount of sugar will be added, and the ratio of sugar, fruit and water ranges from 1:3:10-1:1:5. The sugar content is generally around 10. For people with relatively high blood sugar, it will increase the rate of blood sugar rise and is not suitable for diabetics. Excessive sugar intake also increases the risk of obesity.

The possibility of relying on the substances in fruit enzymes to play a health care role is very small. More nutrients exist in undamaged plant cells; if you need to eat the solid substances in fruit enzymes, it is better to eat the fruit directly. If you really want to get beneficial ingredients from fruits, then eating them directly is the most direct and effective way.