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Posted 1/2/2009 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hello All,

For those taking digestive enzymes....


Do they help you loose weight?

Will they help proctitis?

What are the benefits?

What kind do you recommend?

Thank you so much!!!!

Posted 1/2/2009 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
They help me to digest my food as a I'd person since when in a flair we may not be digesting things as we should. I only take one with each meal. Curious are you still needing to take off weight even with I'd? I'm struggling to keep weight on : (
Posted 1/2/2009 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
I have a very bad case of proctitis. Inflamation is only in about 1 -2 inches of my lower rectum. My weight is not a problem. I gained a ton of weight from all the prednisone in the past. My doc just switched me to sulfasalzine 4 pills 2x a day. I have been bleeding pretty much since last January after my 1st miscarriage. I was hospitalized back in march. Treasted with prednisone a few times afterwards and no matter what...as soon as I got off the pred I would flare back up. My Dr. is trying one last med (I just saw him for the first time last week) before suggesting 6MP or remicade. I have a lot of blood and just frankly sick of it. Wasn't sure if the digestive enzymes help you lose weight?

 

Posted 1/2/2009 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
Digestive enzymes are used to help break/digest your food down so it's less work for the GI tract...you can use them in the form of supplementation or the natural digestive enzymes are papaya, pineapple, kiwi and mango so if you can tolerate any of those fruits it's best to eat them just after each meal you have.

:)
Posted 1/3/2009 2:35 AM (GMT 0)
feel better wishfulMA (and you will)
Posted 1/3/2009 2:17 PM (GMT 0)
 

Hi

Natren Company only specializes and researched probiotics, I take Trenev Trio, you may have to call them to order. It's a new probiotic where the strains are suspended in a oil matrix. I like them but I also take Mercola probiotics. I love Dr. Mercolas newsletter, they are very informative. You can read about him on www.mercola.com

I also take Nordic Natuals cod liver oil (lemon) this helps.

Have a great day!

 

Posted 1/4/2009 12:47 AM (GMT 0)
Bromelain is what is found in pineapple. That's exactly what meat tenderizer is so I put that stuff on every piece of meat that I cook.
Posted 1/4/2009 4:24 AM (GMT 0)

I like these enzymes called Mega-Zyme. I take two before a meal.

http://www.vitacost.com/Enzymatic-Therapy-Mega-Zyme-10X

Posted 1/4/2009 4:33 AM (GMT 0)
I have been using these: http://www.enzymedica.com/products/Digest_Gold#tabsection

What do you guys think?
Posted 1/4/2009 5:12 AM (GMT 0)

bbc said...
I have been using these: http://www.enzymedica.com/products/Digest_Gold#tabsection

What do you guys think?

they are good, a bit expensive...
Posted 1/4/2009 6:57 AM (GMT 0)
what are the benefits of digestive enzymes? can they help with my proctitis?
Posted 1/4/2009 7:41 AM (GMT 0)

WishfulMA said...
what are the benefits of digestive enzymes? can they help with my proctitis?

Digestive enzymes are used to help break/digest your food down so it's less work for the GI tract...you can use them in the form of supplementation or the natural digestive enzymes are papaya, pineapple, kiwi and mango so if you can tolerate any of those fruits it's best to eat them just after each meal you have.

They will not necessarily help with your proctitis, you'll need to use rectal meds for a while until it finally gets under control.

:)

Posted 1/4/2009 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
pb4 - thank you. rectal meds for a year have not helped my proctitis. i am glad you told me about the enzymes not helping. i dont feel like spending any more money than i have to.
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