Guest guest Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Thanks to all for enzyme advice. I wonder how long it took any of you to notice an effect, if you noticed at all, and how much you take/ Thanks again for advice. Nuala From: low dose naltrexone [mailto:low dose naltrexone ] On Behalf Of ariel77 Sent: 24 November 2009 14:57 To: low dose naltrexone Subject: [low dose naltrexone] dIGESTIVE ENZYMES Hi Nuala, I have used Enzymedica enzymes for a few years. Appears to be a very good company, but located in the USA. I imagine you can buy their products from retailers outside the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I personally take these http://www.energeticnutrition.com/vitalzym/vitalzym.html (for a few months now..)...seems to work pretty good for my GI issues. > > Thanks to all for enzyme advice. I wonder how long it took any of you to > notice an effect, if you noticed at all, and how much you take/ > > Thanks again for advice. > > Nuala > > > > _____ > > From: low dose naltrexone > [mailto:low dose naltrexone ] On Behalf Of ariel77 > Sent: 24 November 2009 14:57 > low dose naltrexone > Subject: [low dose naltrexone] dIGESTIVE ENZYMES > > > > > > Hi Nuala, > > I have used Enzymedica enzymes for a few years. Appears to be a very good > company, but located in the USA. I imagine you can buy their products from > retailers outside the US. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I am currently taking Udo's probiotics. Why did you discontinue the digestive enzymes? GG i used to take Udo's digestive enzymes.Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 re: how long it took, i noticed immediately with the Udo's enzymes that i did not feel weighed down after eating. I think i need to take some to my brother-in-law's house tomorrow. Italian thanksgiving! (soooo much food!) Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 as to why i discontinued i don't remember. laziness perhaps. Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 my nutritionist has me taking FOS-idophilus, which is found in the refrigerated section along with 1 flora balance on an empty stomach. Terri From: anna <annambur@...>Subject: [low dose naltrexone] DIGESTIVE ENZYMESlow dose naltrexone@...Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009, 2:59 PM An fyi....Having celiac, I investigate everything that I put into my body for the possibility ofgluten. Many of the digestive enzymes on the market have gluten in them, unlessthey say specifically that they are gluten free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 Amy Maybe you are allergic to one of the ingredients of the enzymes. Creon is made from pigs pancreas. If you are allergic to or have an intolerance to pork then you could have a reaction to Creon. Some doctors link gall bladder problems with food allergies. If you had allergies prior to having you gall-bladder removed then the surgery would not have cured the allergies/intolerances. In fact gall bladder problems/stones are a symptom of an uderlying problem. Removing the gall bladder is simply removing a symptom. You can still get stones forming in the liver and bile ducts even if your gallbladder has been removed and many people find they can still flush stones after they have had their gallbladders removed. Have you had your stools checked for parasites, bacterial and yeast overgrowth? Any of those plus a leaky gut are often responsible for all the symptoms you have. Sandy www.DefinitiveDetoxDiet.com www.thedetoxspecialist.com/blog digestive enzymes I am having trouble managing digestive enzymes. Every time I take them,(with meals), I get really bad indigestion. I realize that that doesn't make any sense, but it is what's happening. I can manage betaine hydrochloride without any issues, but not enzymes. Any ideas?? Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 In a message dated 22/02/2010 13:47:41 GMT Standard Time, lpopick@... writes: I'd like to know what most people are using for a digestive enzyme. We use Might-A-Mins bu Market America but it is sooo expensive and contains Maltodextrin so I'm looking for another brad. >>I use Houston _www.Houston-Enzymes.com_ (http://www.Houston-Enzymes.com) HTH Mandi in UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2010 Report Share Posted February 22, 2010 we are using Digest gold and CarbGest from Enzymedica.. I found a couple sites where they are cheaper. > > Hi, > I'd like to know what most people are using for a digestive enzyme. We use Might-A-Mins bu Market America but it is sooo expensive and contains Maltodextrin so I'm looking for another brad. > > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 > Bee > > > I have experimented with digestive enzymes the past 7 years   my digestion is > much better, dont have that heavy feeling and burping for 4 hours > > I am now having some lemon, ginger and sea salt 10min before and saurkraut > juice, but it does not seem to be enough. > > I dont get heartburn or acid +++Hi . If you don't get heartburn or acid then what is your digestive problem? > > > Why dont you like enzymes when 95% of all naturalpaths recommend digestive enzymes for digestive complaints ? +++That is because all digestive enzymes are produced either in the mouth or by the pancreas, which only work in an alkaline environment, and they are neutralized by stomach acid. So taking digestive enzymes by mouth are a waste since they are neutralized in the stomach. This is how digestion works: Carbohydrates (carbs) start being digested by enzymes produced in the mouth - carbs are all foods that are not classified as protein or fat, including vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, seeds, sugar, starches, herbs, spices, etc. Some carbs also contain protein and fat, such as grains, nuts, seeds and some vegetables. Some proteins also contain carbs and fats such as eggs. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) or stomach acid mainly digests protein. When a person starts to eat the stomach is stimulated to start producing hydrochloric acid (HCl). Stomach acid gradually increases during a meal. When the stomach acid gets high enough, which normally takes about 20-30 minutes after eating, it neutralizes enzymes from the mouth so the digestion of carbohydrates stops. Digestive enzymes from the mouth only work on carbs while the mixture is alkaline. Therefore, if HCl supplements are taken too early it stops carb digestion in the stomach too soon. HCl also neutralizes any digestive enzyme supplements, so taking them is a waste. That is why it is important to take HCl supplements 30-45 minutes after eating a meal. When the mixture of food, water and HCl (called chyme) empties out of the stomach it has to go through a small hole 10 mm, which is slightly larger than the end of a pencil, called the pyloric valve. The mixture squirts through that small hole in spurts. The rate at which foods empty out of the stomach is highly regulated. If the mixture is too solid and doesn't contain enough fluid it isn't as able to get through that small hole. That is why drinking enough fluids with meals is also very important. When the mixture starts squirting through that small hole, if the pancreas detects it contains enough fluids and HCl it is able to do its job. First the mixture must be made alkaline, so the pancreas pours lots of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) onto the mixture as it is squirting through that small hole. Pancreatic digestive enzymes only work on an alkaline mixture, just like enzymes in the mouth. Next, the pancreas produces several enzymes which digest carbs, fats and further digests protein, i.e. protease digests protein, amylase digests carbs and lipase digests fats. The small intestine also produces digestive enzymes that only work on an alkaline mixture. Therefore taking HCl supplements and improving its production in the stomach, along with having enough fluids with meals, is very important for proper digestion, whereas taking digestive enzymes is a waste and doesn't help digestion. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Which autism group? I would like to join since I have heard other folks comment that the group has useful information for the candida process. Thanks, Carolyn > > The autism group has some of the best info on candida and leaky gut. > > Here's a bit on enzymes and die-off > > > Q. I read a product saying there is no die-off with enzymes for yeast control. Is this true? > > A. Both the proteases and cellulases (and probably some hemi-cellulases and complex carb zymes) work on yeast. Candidase by Enzymedica has just proteases and cellulases. Candex by Pure Essence has the cellulases and other starch enzyme but not the high proteases. Candizyme (Renew Life) has a mixture of carbohydrate enzymes and proteases. No-Fenol (Houston Nutraceuticals), and Phenol Assist (Kirkman) have been used to assist with yeast and these have the cellulases but not the proteases. All have very different formulations. If one product doesn't give satisfactory results, try one of the others because the formulations are so different. > > The idea about 'enzymes for yeast don't cause die-off' needs to be taken with a grain of salt (or an entire shaker). I have had several conversations with those using enzymes for yeast, and there definitely can be die-off...particularly with the products that do not include proteases. > > The idea is the proteases are the guys that help to reduce or prevent die-off. Yeast and bacteria cells have mass (weight and take up space). So when they die, there is stuff left over (like when an animal dies and leaves behind a carcass which will proceed to decompose). When you do something that is effective on yeast, the body getting all the leftover stuff out is a cause of die-off. And we don't want it staying inside and rotting away anyway. Proteases come and dismantle this matter, help remove it, and thus reduce the die-off. > > Enzymes can cause die-off if they are being effective at killing yeast. The yeast control is usually better with enzymes than using yeast herbs or meds without enzymes. But if you are having trouble with die-off, then try adding in more proteases. Other enzymes besides proteases may help a little with die-off too. > > Enzymedica has on their site and, I think, on the bottle of Candidase, that if you have discomfort with the Candidase, take more proteases (like Purify/Virastop) to reduce or eliminate the discomfort. I asked what a good rule of thumb was, and was told about 2 strong proteases capsules to one yeast-killer capsule (so 2 Virastops for each Candidase, for example). > > You can always reduce the dose of the yeast-killer too, or maybe a combination of more proteases and other die-off effect reducers. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Carolyn, I am a member of my local group....we share info and books. They also sell unused or gently used toys, etc at our meetings. I take part in the Autism Walk each spring and am rewarded with donated gluten free/dairy free food. I give... as well as get so much from this group. I am sure there are online groups as well. Joan Which autism group? I would like to join since I have heard other folks comment that the group has useful information for the candida process. Thanks, Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Thanks Joan. I will inquire regarding the local groups in my area. What a wonderful idea. You are a constant source of inspiration and hope. Carolyn > > > Carolyn, > > I am a member of my local group....we share info and books. They also sell unused or gently used toys, etc at our meetings. I take part in the Autism Walk each spring and am rewarded with donated gluten free/dairy free food. I give... as well as get so much from this group. I am sure there are online groups as well. > > Joan > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Which autism group? I would like to join since I have heard other folks comment that the group has useful information for the candida process. > > > > Thanks, > > Carolyn > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2011 Report Share Posted January 15, 2011 > > Hi Bee > > Fiber is a big problem for me. What do you think about digestive enzymes to break them down? > @@ Hi Norma, Please remember to include your name at end of your messages. Thanks in advance. You do not need digestive enzymes. And you do not need them for fiber i.e vegetables. Just cook your vegetables long enough and the fiber will be broken down and easier to digest. Best in Health, Ed group moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 > > Hi Bee > > Fiber is a big problem for me. What do you think about digestive enzymes to break them down? +++Hi Norma, What kind of digestive issues are you having? Fibers are in all plant foods, including vegetables, spices, herbs, etc., which is in their cell wall, called cellulose, that Humans are not able to digest - see this article to understand it: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/veg3.php That's why Ed advised you to only consume well-cooked carbs. Taking any digestive enzymes is a waste since normal stomach acid neutralizes them, in other words, makes such enzymes inactive. If you have digestive issues follow these instructions: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro2.php#s28 All the best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 My primary digestive issue right now is that stools are 2 inches or probably more which are hard to pass and bother hemorrhoid. I currently have one bm per day. I cook vegetables at least half hour but maybe I'm eating too much as I am trying to eat more vegetables than meat. I consume 6 tbsp of coc oil daily. Regards, Norm > > > > Hi Bee > > > > Fiber is a big problem for me. What do you think about digestive enzymes to break them down? > > +++Hi Norma, > > What kind of digestive issues are you having? > > Fibers are in all plant foods, including vegetables, spices, herbs, etc., which is in their cell wall, called cellulose, that Humans are not able to digest - see this article to understand it: > http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/veg3.php > > That's why Ed advised you to only consume well-cooked carbs. Taking any digestive enzymes is a waste since normal stomach acid neutralizes them, in other words, makes such enzymes inactive. > > If you have digestive issues follow these instructions: > http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro2.php#s28 > > All the best, Bee > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 > > My primary digestive issue right now is that stools are 2 inches or probably more which are hard to pass and bother hemorrhoid. I currently have one bm per day. > > I cook vegetables at least half hour but maybe I'm eating too much as I am trying to eat more vegetables than meat. I consume 6 tbsp of coc oil daily. +++Hi Norm, You need to calculate your daily ratios of protein, fat and carbs so you aren't eating too many vegetables and you are consuming enough fat and protein. Here's the Simple Calculator on my website: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/ratios/ratio.php After you get your ratios go to fitday.com and follow these instructions: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/foods9.php Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 What is Dr. G's opinion of digestive enzymes? If he approves of them, what type does he recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 He does not approve of them. He feels that if you need digestive enzymes you should not be eating that food. Kristy Nardini Tazzini Stainless Steel Bottles www.tazzini.com kristy@... 858.243.1929 <http://www.facebook.com/tazzinicompany> Find us on Facebook! <http://www.twitter.com/tazzini> Follow us on Twitter! From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of and Freeman Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 3:57 AM Subject: Digestive enzymes What is Dr. G's opinion of digestive enzymes? If he approves of them, what type does he recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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