Wobenzym is a systemic enzyme that is widely used by many people on a daily basis.  It is helpful for not only breaking down the food we eat, but also for supporting and maintaining all other body systems.  So what exactly is a systemic enzyme and how can it benefit your body?  (more…)

Alpha lipoic acid: Your Swiss Army Knife Supplement

With all the economic belt-tightening going on, lots of people are trimming down their supplement regimens.  When it comes to getting to most bang for your supplement buck, there are few that hold a candle to alpha lipoic acid.  Using inexpensive alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is like getting 3 or more supplements in one.  You won’t believe how many different things ALA can do for you, but you’re about to find out in today’s AllStarHealth blog. (more…)

Electron microscope shows the 3D structure of alpha amylase, an enzyme used to digest starch.

A recently published cancer-research study provides new insights into the way cancer spreads (metastasizes) throughout the body.  A key to the process is the LOX enzyme that cancer cells use to prepare a remote site for new tumor growth.  Enzymes are in fact intricately involved in both sides of the health equation; promoting both health and disease process. So what are enzymes and how can you use this knowledge to better protect your health?  Find out in today’s AllStarHealth blog. (more…)