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What are enzymes and how do they function in the body?

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Our body is a mobile chemical factory which uses food, water and oxygen as raw materials. These substances undergo a series of changes with the help of chemicals called enzymes. Enzymes are proteins that help speed up chemical reactions in our bodies. Enzymes are essential for digestion, liver function and much more. Too much or too little of a certain enzyme can cause health problems.

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