Digestive Health Carin Nielsen, MD Digestive Health Carin Nielsen, MD

Should You Be Taking Digestive Enzymes?

Digestive enzymes are the superheroes behind our digestive process. They are specialized proteins that break down complex food molecules into smaller, more manageable components that our bodies can absorb and utilize effectively.

There are many points in the digestive process where enzymes are released and activated.

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NutrEval® Comprehensive Nutritional Testing

In my Integrative & Functional Medical practice, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to diet and nutritional supplement recommendations. Patients come to me following a variety of diet plans - everything from vegan to keto. I also prescribe a variety of food plans for my patients, and I customize nutraceutical supplement recommendations for each individual. To do this - I tend to dig deep with laboratory data to answer the question: Is your current diet and supplement plan meeting your nutritional needs?

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