Does anyone feel this enzyme product is effective for biofilms?
If so, what dosage, schedule, and what can one expect in terms of side effects? I have heard of as much as 30 pills a day to 'provoke a response', but I don't know if that is a loading dose or ongoing.
I'd love input from those who've tried it.
Thanks.
Sue
Posted by whitmore (Member # 28721) on :
Also, if these enzymes actually do break down biofilms, doesn't that mean a huge dump of heavy metals into the body? Should one be taking steps to get rid of these?
Posted by Carol in PA (Member # 5338) on :
It was I who posted that doctors in Europe prescribe up to 30 tablets of Wobenzym to "force a therapeutic response."
From what I read, that was an ongoing dose. I think you should ramp up to the larger dose.
From what I've read, killing off Candida will release a large amount of heavy metals. Also killing off parasites, as they bind metals within their bodies.
I don't know if biofilms hold heavy metals. But taking systemic enzymes can cause a herxheimer reaction, as the white blood cells can find the Lyme bacteria more easily.
As for dosage and schedule, you can google for suggestions from the manufacturers. I worked up to 12 tablets daily.
I took it all in one dose, on an empty stomach. The only time I'm sure of an empty stomach is when I wake up, so I keep the Wobenzym in the bedroom with a bottle of water.
Then I wait at least half an hour before eating. I often drink a glass of iced tea and read on the computer. I hate being hungry as I have hypoglycemia.
The coated tablets pass from the stomach into the small intestine, and that's where the protective coating will dissolve. About 25% of the enzymes are absorbed.
The effects that were most noticeable for me were a decrease in body and joint pain, and a significant decrease in headaches and migraines.
Also, I seemed to bleed more when injured, but I'm pretty sure that I have hypercoagulation, so that was a normalizing effect.
Heh, you get used to not bleeding much. Read about hypercoagulation.
I have gotten other products there and are pleased with their quality.
Posted by whitmore (Member # 28721) on :
Has anyone had the Hemex lab. ISAAC test that Carol mentions? If so, can you remember how much it cost?
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by whitmore: Has anyone had the Hemex lab. ISAAC test that Carol mentions? If so, can you remember how much it cost?
- I had the test about 12 yrs ago. I THINK it was around $500 ...??
Posted by tickled1 (Member # 14257) on :
I would definitley ramp up the dosage slowly.
Posted by philly78 (Member # 31069) on :
I'm on wonbenzyme but I only take 4 pills twice a day. I take them with serrapeptase and nattokinase. I can definitely tell when one of the three is not taken. Like if I run out of one brand.
Posted by lightfoot (Member # 2536) on :
I hesitated to chime in here as I don't have the answers to your questions.
My Wobenzym dose may be of interest though. I started November 20, 2012 with of 4 to 6 a day. I was desperate for relief of full body inflammation (muscles, joints etc).
within a week or ten days I went to 30 tabs per day divided in three doses on an empty stomach. I continue this today. The empty stomach definitely keeps one from snacking.
I think this has helped me on many levels. The more I read about inflammation, the more I see how it underlies many conditions, diseases etc.
I have not experienced any side effects. I have heard a few reports of stomach issues using even small doses but I think it is the exception rather than the rule.
I am NOT a health care professional.....just another person who has had Lyme/co since I was 15....rather not say how long that makes it.
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