3 . Everything you want to know about enzymes with LISTS

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Hi from Sue,

Here's a excerpt from an enzyme group..that is very comprehensive with lists & commentary at the bottom.

( But don't forget .. Lysine, Taurine, & bile increasers, topical sulfur.. & Activated charcoal.--all for MALABSORPTION issues.) see part Part 1 & 2..

" Here is a list of what the products without fruit-derived enzymes.(to date.). Please note that even if a product does not have fruity-derived enzymes, you still need to check to see if it fits your needs or purpose.

Enzymedica (the Thera-blends do not contain fruit-derived enzymes):

Acid Soothe - between or with meals to help with upset or acid stomach Allerase - between meals to help with allergies, not intended for food digestion Candidase - between meals to help with candida yeast, not intended for food digestion Digest - broad-spectrum intended for food digestion Digest Gold- broad-spectrum intended for food digestion; 3 times more potency than Digest Enhance - intended to help with supplement digestion and absorption Lypo - broad-spectrum, no cellulases, high fat digestion; note: this works well if you are taking a time-released medication containing cellulose Lacto - broad-spectrum, low proteases, high dairy digestion including casein, lactose and fats in dairy MucoStop - between meals to help with excess mucos, helps with respiratory problems, not intended for food digestion pH-Basic - intended for perceived pH issues, not intended for food digestion V-gest - higher in diets with lots of fiber foods such as roughage, fruits and vegetables; intended for food digestion; some reports of it helping with phenol sensitivities Virastop - between meals to help with viruses and systemic cleaning, not intended for food digestion

Houston Nutraceuticals:

AFP Peptizyde - helps with protease needs, intended for casein, gluten, soy protein problems and other protein foods Zyme Prime for SCD - broad-spectrum for food digestion No-Fenol - helps with fiber foods, helps with phenol sensitivities

Klaire Labs:

Vital-Zymes Complete - broad-spectrum for food digestion, higher in proteases for casein, gluten, soy and other proteins

Kirkman:

Carb-Digest with Isogest™- semi-broad-spectrum intended to help with carb and fiber foods ONLY, no proteases; the n*zymes blend does not contain fruit-derived enzymes DPP-IV Forte - boosts DDP IV activity in the presence of other enzymes, helps with a particular bond in casein, gluten, soy; note: DPP IV enzyme activity does not breakdown the entire gluten/casein protein by itself but is essential nonetheless Phenol Assist - for fiber foods, intended to help with phenol sensitivities

Pure Essence:

Candex - between meals to help with candida yeast, not intended for food digestion

Since fruit-derived enzymes may contribute some phenols into the system, products without the fruit-derived proteases (bromelain, papain, actinidin) may help those concerned about phenols. Enzymedica is one of several companies that makes enzyme products without fruit-derived enzymes or fillers.

Many parents giving these enzymes have said how wonderful it is to be able to give even a low amount of phenols again. Just being able to add foods containing a little bit of fruit greatly expands their child’s menu. Enzymes may help protect against hidden sources of the unwanted phenol compounds. Fruits and vegetables are very beneficial in maintaining good health. Flavonoids, beta-carotenes, and other phenolic compounds have been specifically identified as important in preventing an number of illnesses, such as various cancers, and have an important role as effective antioxidants.

see Phenols in the Diet

Sometimes a food may appear to give a 'phenolic' or unwanted reaction. It may be because the food actually contains a phenolic-based PRESERVATIVE. At times this turns out to be the case with dairy. Vitamin A palmitate is often added to low-fat or skim milks. The palmitate may be PRESERVED with a phenolic compound. When people switch to a whole milk or milk product without this preservative (or artifical colorings/flavorings) they no longer have a problem with dairy. The same may be true of commercial breads. Often the shortening or pan sprays used in baked goods contain artificial preservatives that are the cause of the problem and NOT the grains in themselves. This may be the same with other foods as well.see Feingold Programsee Dairy - the Multi-faceted Substance

Which enzyme products to not contain fruit-derived enzymes?

Enzymes in general can be great! However, a particular person may not tolerate certain fillers, added herbs, particular enzyme ingredient, or even a particular blend.

The fruit-derived enzymes are perfectly fine enzymes which are well-studied and work great for many people. But it is also know that the can be a problem for those that are phenol sensitive, salicylate sensitive, or have detoxification problems. If you are not sensitive to fruit-derived enzymes, the fruit-derived enzymes are not a problem.

If you are having difficulting tolerating enzymes, check to see if it contains fruit-derived enzymes. If so, try a product without the fruit-derived enzymes...not many out there but there are some good choices. Personally, I like Lacto as a starter enzyme, particularly if you have problems with dairy or serious gut injury. But just about any product without the fruit-derived enzymes may work...just start at a lower dose and gradually increase the amount to higher doses over the course of 4-5 days. After a little gut healing, higher levels of proteases aren't a problem and you can switch around to other products, or add more enzymes in, if you want."