Re: OFFLIST Re: Enzymes improve bioavailability of proteins and carbs

[Guest guest]

I believe I gain weight easier with a mix of enzymes... & it seemed

something was off balance. I have read an association between pancreatic

enzymes and hormone production (esp. insulin). Too much insulin will, of

course, encourage weight gain. I have wondered whether the type of enzyme

is a factor.

The other issue I've read on this is the pH necessary for enzymes to work.

Not enough stomach acid may be one side. But also, bile works to alkaline

ph further in intestine so that other enzymes work. Gotta have both. Calcium/mag

are big time factors.

Katrina wrote:

Hi Genesa,

No, I do not need to gain weight. I am one of those people who do not

lose weight, despite being on a restricted calorie diet. I have

compared my intake and activity with others on a similar protocol, and

I am a good 40lbs heavier than them. Now that I have started the

enzymes, I am a good 60lbs heavier than them. People on the group

will no doubt say it is irrelevant and/or desirable to not lose

weight, but I consider it an indication that something is not working

as it should. The weight has stayed on. And, no, I am not lucky enough to have a

health practitioner prescribe them for me. This is something that I

am doing on my own to try and resolve my digestive issues (which it

has done). I am even able to eat fruit now.

As for the reason for the weight gain: I am not sure. I suspect it

is because I am absorbing my food, and I no longer immediately eject

what I eat.

Katrina.

--- In , "truthseeker741" <genesa@n...>

wrote:

Hi Katrina,

I remembered in another 'enzyme post' you'd said that they had helped

you a lot. So I was wondering if you were needing to gain weight? I

lost (and am still losing very gradually) 20 lbs in about 3 months

when I started certain enzymes on a regular basis. In fact I've never

heard of gaining weight on enzyme therapy unless it was someone who

wanted/needed to gain weight. What do you think was the reason for

this - if you don't mind my asking - and/or was this just in the

beginning and then it leveled back out to a desired weight later??

Also wondering if you're doing this on your own or if you're lucky

enough to have a health practitioner prescribing this?

Thanks!

Genesa

[Guest guest]

I believe I gain weight easier with a mix of enzymes... & it seemed

something was off balance. I have read an association between pancreatic

enzymes and hormone production (esp. insulin). Too much insulin will, of

course, encourage weight gain. I have wondered whether the type of enzyme

is a factor.

The other issue I've read on this is the pH necessary for enzymes to work.

Not enough stomach acid may be one side. But also, bile works to alkaline

ph further in intestine so that other enzymes work. Gotta have both. Calcium/mag

are big time factors.

Katrina wrote:

Hi Genesa,

No, I do not need to gain weight. I am one of those people who do not

lose weight, despite being on a restricted calorie diet. I have

compared my intake and activity with others on a similar protocol, and

I am a good 40lbs heavier than them. Now that I have started the

enzymes, I am a good 60lbs heavier than them. People on the group

will no doubt say it is irrelevant and/or desirable to not lose

weight, but I consider it an indication that something is not working

as it should. The weight has stayed on. And, no, I am not lucky enough to have a

health practitioner prescribe them for me. This is something that I

am doing on my own to try and resolve my digestive issues (which it

has done). I am even able to eat fruit now.

As for the reason for the weight gain: I am not sure. I suspect it

is because I am absorbing my food, and I no longer immediately eject

what I eat.

Katrina.

--- In , "truthseeker741" <genesa@n...>

wrote:

Hi Katrina,

I remembered in another 'enzyme post' you'd said that they had helped

you a lot. So I was wondering if you were needing to gain weight? I

lost (and am still losing very gradually) 20 lbs in about 3 months

when I started certain enzymes on a regular basis. In fact I've never

heard of gaining weight on enzyme therapy unless it was someone who

wanted/needed to gain weight. What do you think was the reason for

this - if you don't mind my asking - and/or was this just in the

beginning and then it leveled back out to a desired weight later??

Also wondering if you're doing this on your own or if you're lucky

enough to have a health practitioner prescribing this?

Thanks!

Genesa