Goiters

A goiter can appear as a swelling in your neck, and can also cause physical sensations such as a tight feeling in your throat, explains the Mayo Clinic. This can lead to difficulty breathing and swallowing, neither of which is very desirable. Goiters are actually the enlargement of your thyroid gland, which controls many functions […]

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.