New here and first question about gut lining

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Hi,

I just joined this group. My son is three years old and has

autism. We have been following the DAN! protocol for a year and a

half. has been taking enzymes with each meals for over a year:

Kirkman Enzyme Complete and Creon 5.

I have a beginner's question:

Our DAN doctor advised not to take enzymes on an empty stomach for

more than two weeks, because he said the enzymes would break down

the protective layer of mucus that lines the gut. He said it is OK

to use enzymes on an empty stomach for up to two weeks, but then we

must let the mucus layer reconstitute itself.

Obviously that does not allow much room for using enzymes for other

purposes than digesting food. Can someone comment on that? Are there

enzymes designed for systemic use that do not break down the gut

lining? How about Virastop and Candex? Would those break down the

mucus?

I guess Mucostop would obviously break down the gut lining, as its

purpose is precisely to break down mucus. I wonder why the bottle

does not mention that issue.

I am really interested in trying systemic enzymes but would like

reassurances that it would not impact gut health.

Thanks!

Karin