An enzyme is a type of protein found within a cell that is produced naturally in the body. Learn why enzymes are important for digestion and how they function in the human body.

Enzymes also help with nerve function, respiration, digestion, muscle growth and much more. "The list is very long," says Farina.

While this experiment certainly does a good job of showcasing one type of enzyme, there are more than 75,000 different enzymes that all benefit the body in different ways, says Whitney Holden, PhD ...