Spina Bifida

The Mayo Clinic says spina bifida falls into a set of birth defects that affect the neural tube, which forms early in a pregnancy and is supposed to close by the 28th-day following conception. In the case on spina bifida, the neural tube doesn’t fully form or close properly, which can be symptomless or result […]

There are three main types (proteases, lipases, and amylases) which help break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates so your body can use them for energy. When your body cannot produce enough digestive enzymes, you run into problems such as lactose intolerance. Luckily, some foods come packed especially high in natural digestive enzymes to help make up the shortfall.