Interesting info on Houston's enzymes OT

[Guest guest]

Before you read, please note that I don't want to

start another heated argument, but only want to pass

along this information to those of you who are

considering the use of enzymes.

When I was in my son's allergist's office today, I saw

a flyer about Devon Houston's upcoming appearance. I

asked him his opinion on the Houston enzymes. He said

that Serenaid has a lot of molds in it, so it is not

suitable for those with various mold allergies. He

said that the newer product (Peptizyde I'm supposing)

also has a mold base. Maybe that's why some of the

parents who have tried it have had so many problems

with using it. has some severe mold

sensitivities, so we will definitely not be using

these products, but I thought I would pass along the

info.

BTW, he said he thought that substituting enzyme usage

for the GFCF diet was a huge mistake, and he's a DAN.

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[Guest guest]

I think everyone does have the right to make their own decisions

regarding this diet and/or use of enzymes of whatever brand. However,

my son reacts to ALL foods, and altho he is still gfcf even with the

enzymes, the Houston enzymes have allowed him to eat certain other

foods and not react. He went from very low functioning autistic to

now no longer autistic, and I would not have had this opportunity with

him without these enzymes.

I have read on the enzyme listserv about concerns regarding mold

issues, and they were addressed there, so anyone who is interested

about these enzymes [or Serenaid, or any other enzyme products] can

always post their questions there and receive several opinions, so

they can make their own decisions. I am glad my son does not have

mold/yeast issues tho, because it is so very nice to be able to feed

him foods and have him not react to them. I do not remember the final

determination regarding mold issues tho, because it does not affect my

son, so I cannot comment on whether your allergist/DAN was

knowledgeable in this area or only expressing his opinion.

I am not interested in starting any arguments either, but I just

wanted to say that anyone interested in researching the use of any

enzymes for their child, should feel free to do so, whether or not

they are also interested in removing their child from this diet, or

using enzymes only for infractions or other food issues like I do.

> Before you read, please note that I don't want to

> start another heated argument, but only want to pass

> along this information to those of you who are

> considering the use of enzymes.

>

> When I was in my son's allergist's office today, I saw

> a flyer about Devon Houston's upcoming appearance. I

> asked him his opinion on the Houston enzymes. He said

> that Serenaid has a lot of molds in it, so it is not

> suitable for those with various mold allergies. He

> said that the newer product (Peptizyde I'm supposing)

> also has a mold base. Maybe that's why some of the

> parents who have tried it have had so many problems

> with using it. has some severe mold

> sensitivities, so we will definitely not be using

> these products, but I thought I would pass along the

> info.

>

>

> BTW, he said he thought that substituting enzyme usage

> for the GFCF diet was a huge mistake, and he's a DAN.