Why is the cellulase enzyme in digestive enzyme supplements?I know that it breaks down cellulose and allows more nutrients to be absorbed from the food. But cellulose is the same thing as insoluble fiber, which helps give bulk to our stools. From what I have read on the internet, cellulase breaks down cellulose into a usable form of glucose by the body. If this is the case, then taking cellulase would lower the fiber content and increase the glycemic index of foods you take it with. I have trouble with constipation no matter how much fiber and water I get and I'm wondering if the enzyme cellulase could be causing it. I really love my enzyme supplements, but all of them contain cellulase. What is your opinion on taking cellulase? Does it decrease the fiber content of foods? Should humans even take cellulase?
Posted by Weise Ente
I'm extremely skeptical it will even work.
Anything you eat must pass your acidic stomach. Cellulase is produced by bacteria in the rumen of cattle, which is not very acidic. Your stomach acid will probably destroy it. Not to mention proteolytic enzymes in your small intestine will chew it up.
Be skeptical of any oral enzyme supplement. Most are going to be efficiently destroyed and digested.
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