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What are the benefits of taking a digestive enzyme supplement?

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What are the benefits of taking a digestive enzyme supplement?

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Digestive enzymes are vital to the digestion process; though we make them naturally and can get them from food, a supplement is often helpful. Robynne Chutkan, MD, explains why digestive enzymes are so important.

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