What Are Digestive Enzymes?

Efficient digestion starts with enzymes. These naturally occurring proteins determine how well your body can process food and absorb nutrients.

Digestive enzymes are small proteins produced in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine that break down the food you eat into nutrients your body can actually use. When enzyme levels are optimal, your digestion runs smoothly — nutrients are absorbed efficiently, and energy production stays steady.

However, if your body doesn’t produce enough of these enzymes — something that can happen with age, stress, diet, or gut imbalances — food isn’t digested as effectively. That’s when bloating, fatigue, and digestive discomfort tend to appear.

That’s exactly why we included a full digestive enzyme blend in every scoop of Reds + Purples — to support your body’s natural process of breaking down food and absorbing nutrients more efficiently.

How Digestive Enzymes Work

Digestive enzymes act like the body’s internal toolset for digestion. Each enzyme targets specific nutrients — cutting large, complex food molecules into smaller pieces that your body can use for fuel, recovery, and overall wellness.

When your body doesn’t produce enough enzymes on its own, this process slows down. The result? Food sits longer in your digestive system, leading to bloating, heaviness, or fatigue after meals.

By supporting your body’s natural enzyme activity, you help your system do what it’s designed to do — turn food into energy and nutrients.

The Digestive Enzyme Blend in Reds + Purples

Each scoop of Reds + Purples includes five key digestive enzymes that work together to make digestion more efficient and comfortable:

• Alpha-Amylase → Breaks down carbohydrates for quick, clean energy.

• Protease → Helps digest protein to support muscle recovery and repair.

• Lipase → Aids in fat digestion and supports absorption of essential fatty acids.

• Cellulase → Breaks down plant fibers to reduce bloating and discomfort.

• Lactase → Helps your body process lactose, improving tolerance for dairy.

Together, these enzymes support smoother digestion, better nutrient absorption, and less post-meal heaviness.

Why Enzyme Support Matters

Your body naturally produces digestive enzymes — but several factors can reduce how much it makes, including:

• Aging (enzyme production declines over time)

• Stress (impacts how your digestive system functions)

• Highly processed diets (which demand more work from your system)

• Gut imbalances (less healthy bacteria = less digestive efficiency)

When this happens, adding enzyme support can make a noticeable difference. Many people find that taking Reds + Purples before meals helps them digest food more comfortably and feel lighter afterward.

The Bottom Line

Digestive enzymes are essential for how your body breaks down and uses nutrients. They turn food into energy, help prevent bloating, and support gut health — all crucial parts of feeling your best day to day.

That’s why we made sure Reds + Purples includes a complete digestive enzyme blend!