question about reaction to digestive enzymes

ldubois7 · Post by **ldubois7** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 1:16 pm

Jean...they were very kind, and I really appreciated that!

Tex....I agree...I think I started taking the enzymes when searching for relief from all the digestion issues I've had for many years. I don't really know if I have to have them or not.
And, I totally agree with your statement regarding how our body may slow it's production capacity due to the enzyme. I took Colon Care for years, so I could go quickly in the morning (being a teacher, I needed to be regular), and I was up to 4 per/day of the psyllium supplement for that reason. I took it for years, and had to keep increasing the dosage.

It's ironic that now that MC has appeared I have the opposite issue!

I think I'll just take my multivitamins and see how it goes.

P.S.....I have never felt better now that I'm eating meat 3 meals a day...yes, It's unconventional, but it works..you guys were right again!

Post by **tex** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 2:31 pm

Linda,

It's great to see that you're feeling better.

Tex

gluten · Post by **gluten** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 3:27 pm

Hi Linda, I try to eat 80 grams of protein daily. Trying to eat that amount is difficult so I take protein shakes. I now use a meal replacement that has 34 grams and a beef protein that has 26 grams. Plus eat three meals a day. I have two big meals a day. They consist of a high quality carb, alot of vegetables and a protein. It is usually a large bowl with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Then, I take the enyzme and my other trace minerals. I do not take the enzyme with a sandwich only. I have and had the same reaction as you. Jon

Leah · Post by **Leah** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 11:44 am

Histame is a type of enzyme that I am taking only once a say now. I occasionally take a digestive enzyme if I eat too large a meal or if the meal is heavy in raw veggies... to help break it down.

Glad you got a refund though

DebE13 · Post by **DebE13** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:37 pm

Over the past six years I have taken more supplements than I can count, including a variety of digestive enzymes. Every time I have taken them I eventually could not tell if I felt better taking them or not so I stopped. It's a lot of money to spend if it doesn't produce an ah-ha realization that something was missing.

It's worth a try if you suspect a problem but is also a risk if there are mystery ingredients.

ldubois7 · Post by **ldubois7** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 3:48 pm

Leah..so Histame is an enzyme that helps you with the digestion or gets rid of histamines that build up? I guess I don't understand it's function, if its a enzyme. I was taking the digestive enzymes to help me digest proteins, carbs, & fats. I take an antihistamine daily. But, have not taken a DAO due to the fact that its made from pig, and I don't eat pork....it was an issue on my Enterolab test (2+).

And, yes, there are a lot of mystery ingredients in the digestive enzymes! I've been researching, and there are many ingredients i am trying to avoid ....turmeric, papaya, rice starch, to name a few!

Leah · Post by **Leah** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:42 pm

Yes, DAO helps to break down the histamines and rid your body of them ( where as antihistamines BLOCK histamines).

Leah