Can digestive enzymes help inflammation?

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Q: I heard digestive enzymes can help for inflammation (swollen ankles, calves, thighs). Is this true? And if so, what type do you recommend?

A: Yes, you heard right. The plant enzymes bromelain and papain are effective for inflammation, especially when taken between meals. These enzymes are sold at natural product stores everywhere and are inexpensive. The essential fatty acid, omega-3 is also a potent anti-inflammatory. Take it together with the enzymes.

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Lisa has been in her own practice for over 15 years and specializes in weight management. She teaches natural nutrition in both corporate and educational environments and is a shining example of someone who practices what she teaches. Lisa is a nutritionist and educator specializing in weight management. After losing weight several years ago through a more natural diet and by improving her digestion, she committed to sharing her new-found knowledge and returned to school to study nutrition. Over the past decade, her Nu-Vitality Weight Program has helped employees at numerous corporations lose thousands of pounds. In addition, Lisa regularly consults for groups and individuals with unique nutritional needs such as police officers and athletes. Lisa has been featured on the Discovery Channel, numerous radio programs and is a contributor to various publications. Additionally, she teaches nutrition at multiple post-secondary schools, has taught natural food cooking workshops, and authored two books.