Enzymes help digest food that sits in stomach and often causes "gird", "hearburn", and other misc GI problems. Enzymes help digest the food and is much better than an antacid because food should be eaten, broken down by chewing and stomach acid, and then nutrients extracted from Small Intestine, and Large Intestines eliminates unused toxins and regulates water balance. Enzymes will help balance the entire digestive process from intake to excretion, help with gas,bloating, cramping, etc.