Enzymes are proteins responsible for speeding up chemical reactions in the body. Learn the six types of enzymes, as well as their functions and structure. An enzyme is a biological macromolecule, usually a protein, that acts as a biological catalyst, accelerating chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

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 Ò€¦