Opinions on digestive enzymes derived from mold?

I've just realized that some of the enzymes (Amylase, Protease, etc) in the digestive formula I am using are made from a number of different Aspergillus species.

I have not had a problem with them, but this makes me worry that I might, as I have seen this Aspergillus around here before, and it wasn't spoken of very highly.

I know many people use these enzymes, both "healthy" folks and otherwise, people right here on the forum, which comforts me.

But, I can't help but wonder if this could be a problem, if it has been a problem for others in the past, and maybe they just didn't realize that it could have been due to the enzymes?

Now, it's my understanding that some of these products are "filtered" of the mold, but I am curious as to what extent. Some may be left.

I could be exaggerating the threat, I don't know? It may be a necessary evil? Maybe they combat more than they harm? The paranoid in me requires that I ask.

I've done a bit of searching - the topic hasn't come up much, and when it has was either a long time ago and/or lacking of information.

I figured I'd try the few who care enough to reply to my posts and see what they thought.

I'll be around to check eventually.

Thanks!

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Online now researching what digestive enzymes to add. Like this Dr.'s overview http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/08/21/enzymes-special-report.aspx

Oh, wow! I forgot I'd posted this.

Yeah, I actually discontinued my use of the mold-derived enzymes. They were causing some unpleasant symptoms (bloating, strange pressure sensations in my lower abdomen, guessing small intestine).

I still take Betaine HCL/Pepsin with bitters at some meals, and the bile supplement to help with all the fats. Food doesn't seem to be sitting in my stomach for hours and hours, as it was before, much burping up, and whatnot.

Thank you for the information though. Much information. Scary reading. D:

Hm, thanks for the recommendations, needhelp4.

The pancreas is good for digestive enzymes, right? I guess it would make sense to add something in to support that.

Though, the mention of the liquor store reminds me, do the herbal concoctions contain alcohol? I cannot do, even with the slightest amounts. I feel that is a stupid question, especially considering the "Jagermeister," but I figured I'd ask anyway.

Bitters aren't made from alcohol, somehow, are they? I really should put more research into some of the products I'm taking, but I just have so many things going on, and I take every bit of free time I get that isn't put towards exercise, detoxing, eat, sleep, etc. to just be lazy. I should though.

The Genestra sounds expensive, but I'll look.

The Bio-K sounds like it'd be a risk, with my GI troubles. I'm hearing mucho carbs and/or sugar from the yogurt.

I don't mean to just shoot them down or anything, I'm sure they're great products, and I will definitely check them out - the pancreas and Genestra products have my attention especially. I am just talking. lol

Thank you, my friend.