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Topic: Are digestive enzymes not a good choice?

Ellen101
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I was feeling a lot better since starting digestive enzymes, but today I stumbled upon this info. http://www.naturehaditfirst.com/annesses-corner/kind-supplemental-pancreatic-enzymes-take/

I'm not sure now that they are a good idea. I just ordered the kindle edition of the author's book on autoimmune disorders and it is wonderful! So much info. Once again it shows a lot of how we feel has to do with the foods we eat. http://www.amazon.com/Autoimmune-identifies-Fibromyalgia-Rheumatoid-Myasthenia/dp/0983603707

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Razzle
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The website is talking specifically of supplemental protease enzymes destroying the body's own lipase (fat digesting enzymes).

But I don't know that I agree with this... I've taken comprehensive digestive enzymes (i.e., enzymes for protein, fats & carbs) for years without problems from them... In fact, I have much more trouble when I don't take the enzymes...

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lax mom
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I don't have a Gallbladder, so enzymes are a must for me.

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faithful777
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I have low stomach acid so I take them with HCL at all my meals. This has helped stabilize my weight as I am digesting what I eat.

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Lymetoo
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Originally posted by Ellen101:

I was feeling a lot better since starting digestive enzymes, but today I stumbled upon this info. http://www.naturehaditfirst.com/annesses-corner/kind-supplemental-pancreatic-enzymes-take/

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Very interesting! Maybe once I get a few more weeks of my new fermented veggies under my belt, I won't need the digestive enzymes!!

Thanks!

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Ellen101
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Lymetoo you would really like the book. They stress the importance of fermented foods.

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Lymetoo
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It's rather pricey! Let me know how you like it after you get it.

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faithful777
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TuTu-google fermented vegetables and you will get many websites that tell you how to make them at home and the information is free.

If you do eat the regularly, you probably won't need the digestive enzymes all the time.

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Ellen101
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Originally posted by Lymetoo:
It's rather pricey! Let me know how you like it after you get it.

I got the kindle edition for $9.99. They also have a bog and a Facebook page.
http://www.naturehaditfirst.com/category/our-blog/

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seibertneurolyme
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I agree with Razzle -- hubby took Pancreatin and supplemental HCl in addition to ox bile supplements for many years. He could always tell a difference if he ran out of any of the products.

If you feel better taking them then I think I would continue taking them as long as you can afford them.

Bea Seibert

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