Re: Wondering how to proceed - Devin and others

[Guest guest]

I think it is in the realm of possibility that some kids could get by

with periodic use of enzymes after using them for several months.

This may be a case of the enzymes giving the gut time to " heal " or

recover functionality. If he seems fine without consistent use of

the enzymes, then I wouldn't worry about it. I would still give them

to him for large meals, and certainly any obvious problem foods.

Devin

> My son has been on Peptzyde and ZP since the beginning of

November.

> He has also been GFCF for almost 2 years. Prior to the diet he was

> clearly " addicted " to dairy and we saw amazing improvement when he

> went GFCF. Staying on the diet has been an adjustment, but he

rarely

> complains and mostly self monitors his food. His diagnosis is

autism,

> he is verbal and " high functioning " - just for background.

>

> When we started enzymes he had no negalative reactions and we saw a

> degree of the " happy child effect " and some mood improvement at

> school. We have tried a few gluten infractions with no negative

side

> effects. We will never reintroduce dairy. We have never tested for

> other intolerances, metals, yeast etc.. Evan has never had

abnormal

> bowel function or any other indication of yeast so I never pursued

it.

>

> Last week, I stopped giving enzymes with every meal (we are

remodeling

> and have no kitchen so day to day living is a challenge at the

> moment). He continues to be happier so maybe it was a coincidence.

He

> is even tolerating our house being torn apart which I feared would

be

> a major problem. We let him help with demo! We all took hammers to

> the old kitchen.

> Anyway, can I just give him enzymes when we plan an infraction? I

am

> interested to hear, especially from Devin, what the pros and cons

of

> periodic use of enzymes can be. Thanks