• Glucoamylase: a digestive enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates into glucose • Invertase: breaks down sucrose into fructose and glucose • Lipase: the enzyme responsible for the digestion of fats Supplemental enzymes also reduce inflammation and speed up recovery. Studies in athletes have shown improved recovery time when supplementing with enzymes. Similarly, patients undergoing surgery recover more quickly if they are prescribed enzymes. individual amino acids from complex proteins
