Enzymes
#358199 - 04/29/10 01:03 PM
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Any particular digestive enzymes people here prefer? Anyone tried Digestive Gold? I have used beano a few times when I eat out and I'm not 1,000% sure I believe the waiter about what's in the food. Seems like Digestive Gold has more enzymes and might be more helpful. Not sure.
Any other DE's out there that you have tried and get good results with?
2nd question. Anyone had this test done:
http://ibsbloodtest.com/
Seems like an interesting claim they make. Diagnosing IBS with a blood test? Thoughts?
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If this test is for real, isn't this a first step in identifying the cause(s) of ibs?
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ibs-d (pseudo)with pain and bloating
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We can only hope. Anyone else heard of this test or know anything about it other than what's posted on that website?
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Re: Enzymes
#358232 - 04/30/10 07:23 AM
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It is an unproven test. It based on the notion of biomarkers for IBS. There have not been any research papers published in peer reviewed medical journals discussing the reliability and efficacy of the test. Furthermore, as of yet, few, if any, reliable biomarkers have been identified for IBS. If you read the scientific information on their website you will note that they claim it is only sensitive for about 50% of IBS suffers which really isn't very good.
The best diagnosis is to see a GI doctor. If you have already been diagnosed by a GI doctor then the test will be a waste of money IMHO 
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I really like GasStop. I used to take Beano, but would have to take at least four of them for it to work.
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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Do enzymes (and if so which) help with constipation/bloating/distension?
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IBS-C and Bloating
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I don't see how they would help with C, but they definitely help with bloating.
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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Beano, I believe, has been great for me and bloating.
However, not only is it costly since I have to take two to three before every meal (and I have 5-6 per day) BUT I use it at meals even without vegies or complex carbs making me wonder if there might be a more effective product.
Gas-X makes a gas reliever and a gas-preventer....would that work?
Any good digstive enzymes?
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I have been using Source Naturals Bio Align Daily Essential Enzymes. I take one before each meal and if it is a heavy meal I take two. I have been using them for 2 years with a lot of sucees with bloating, indigestion and helping with a high protein meal. I get them from the Vitamin Shoppe or Amazon. Hope this helps
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Debbie
IBS-C
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Thank you.
Can anybody else vouch of verify Source Naturals Bio Align Daily Essential Enzymes?
Now why would it helo with high protein meals?
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It uses the following enzymes:
Pancreatin - breaks down proteins
Protease - also breaks down proteins
Lipase - Breaks down fats
Amylase - Breaks down carbs
Amyloglucoside - breaks down carbs
Cellulase - breaks down fiber
Hemicellulase - breaks down fiber
Lactase - breaks down milk sugar
I have a problem with high protein, high fat or high carb meals. They have worked well for me and I have tried others and came back to these. I have recommended them to friends that also have problems and they call them their wonder pill for eating especially those who suffer from GERD. Hope this answers your questions.
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Debbie
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So if Beano works...this might work even better?
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It does for me but some others may have tried this and can give you other opinions.
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Debbie
IBS-C
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Well the beano has weared off. Maybe this will work.
I wonder why Heather never made a digestive enzyme?
Has Heather ever given an opinion digestive enzymes?
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Somebody else I spoke to told me instead of using Source Naturals Essential Enzymes they use:
Renew Life Parazyme
This DOES NOT contain pancreatin...instead it has others http://www.renewlife.com/parazyme.html
I guess my question...which is the better one to try?
The pancreatin Source Naturals (which has other enzymes) or the Parazyme...and why?
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I have never tried the Renew Life Parazyme. I have had great success with the Source Naturals and I take a separate probiotic the 299V from Jarrow. This works for me after a lot of trial and error with ezymes and different probiotics. I am currently using Vitamin C, B6 and Vitamin E supplements along with the enzymes and probiotic. It is the best I have felt in a very long time. I even went away this weekend, I was careful with what I ate and never had any pains even when I was worried about some of the things I did eat. Everyone is different and this is what works for me for now anyway. I following all of this about 6 weeks ago and the improvement is great.
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