Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Parazyme

Note this product does not tell you how much of each probiotic it contains. Also it contains FOS which is known to cause gas & bloating in IBSers. See Heather's comments on FOS.

Except for lactase need by lactose intolerance individuals and the enzyme in Beano that reduces gas from beans and some veggies the digestive enzymes you need are produced by your body in sufficient amounts. This product contains a small amount of lactase. It does not contain the enzyme found in Beano. The rest of enzymes it contains will be digested by the digestive juices in your stomach and provide little benefit.

FYI - hydrochloric acid is naturally produced in high quantities in the stomach's gastric juices . It keeps the stomach acid ph between 1 and 2 making the stomach chime very very acidity. Only individuals with impaired hydrochloric acid production (hypochlorhydria) need to supplement with oral hydrocholoric acid.

It might better to spend money on a probiotic that is known to be effective for IBS where the amount of probiotic is known and to buy Beano if you have troubles with gas from beans and veggies. If you follow Heather's diet you don't need lactase because it is only found in milk products.

Good luck

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