By taking digestive enzymes that have the correct amount and forms needed to breakdown proteins, fats, dairy and carbohydrates, our food is properly broken down and also allows us to benefit from the nutrients, minerals, iron and co-factors we otherwise were missing out on. This would explain why woman can be iron deficient even when consuming red meats and foods high in iron. When food is not digested correctly we are unable to retrieve the minerals and vitamins in it so we aren’t getting the nutrition and energy we need.