Tag: Pepsin activation

Pepsin was the first animal enzyme ever identified, playing a critical role in protein breakdown. Understanding which foods activate pepsin is key to promoting healthy digestion and nutrient absorption in your body.

Pepsin, the primary digestive enzyme for proteins, is initially secreted as an inactive precursor called pepsinogen. It is activated into its functional form only upon exposure to a highly acidic environment, typically with a pH between 1.5 and 2. This means that the foods that activate pepsin are not the enzyme's source, but rather those that trigger the production of stomach acid to create the ideal conditions for its function.