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Posted 3/28/2013 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
A long time ago I head heard that Papaya Digestive Enzymes were good for basically anyone. Now I'm wondering if that is true or if there may be other digestive enzymes that are more beneficial for one with UC? Or more specifically, enzymes that help break down carbs, such as potatoes & rice, the kind that contain lots of sugars? Does anyone have info on this?
Posted 3/28/2013 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
beano is good for breaking down carbs.

i take a brand called source naturals digestive enzymes and it has everything in it for fat, protein, and carbs.
Posted 3/28/2013 5:59 PM (GMT 0)
I tried the systemic and food enzymes and both gave me gas. I really didn't see any improvement.
Posted 3/28/2013 7:11 PM (GMT 0)
I swear by both digestive and proteolytic enzymes. They have helped me so much.

A broadspectrum is what Id go for but if you are having probs with carbs, amylase is very helpful.

Papaya enzymes are also fantastic in place of tums if anyone suffers from heartburn
Posted 3/29/2013 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
I've read digestive enzymes cause dependency?
Posted 3/29/2013 4:47 AM (GMT 0)
dependency on what?
q
Posted 3/29/2013 4:53 AM (GMT 0)
the supplementary digestive enzymes I assume.
Posted 3/29/2013 5:01 AM (GMT 0)
yes, but in what capacity? I'm dependent on toilet paper...

q
Posted 3/29/2013 8:02 AM (GMT 0)
Dependency on what?? The enzyme! You build a tolerance to them and need to increase them. The study I read where one guy was up to 17 tablets before being affective. I guess the same kind of thing that happens with laxatives. I'd prefer to juice papaya.

Post Edited (Petah) : 3/29/2013 2:05:28 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 3/29/2013 1:07 PM (GMT 0)
Petah: please post the article. Thanks.
Posted 3/30/2013 5:42 AM (GMT 0)
one study and it's gospel? makes no sense that someone would need 17 enzyme tabs before they worked...unless his body didn't produce ANY enzymes at all.

Dependency...never heard of anyone on here that had to increase them or became "dependent".

You had best list the article..
q
Posted 3/30/2013 6:21 AM (GMT 0)
Quincy you may want to research dependencies on digestive enzymes, far from one study. I don't need to list anything, feel free to research if you are a consumer. I was told to take them also but I don't just swallow what I'm told, not even from Drs
Posted 3/30/2013 6:27 AM (GMT 0)
Michelejc as soon as I'm near a pc I will post the study I read but you don't have to go far to read about possible dependency issues. I don't expect everyone to research what I post, I was just putting it
Out there.

Post Edited (Petah) : 3/30/2013 1:41:27 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 3/30/2013 6:37 AM (GMT 0)
I've never been told to take them...I do take them with some supper meals, none other.

To me, dependency is if you need them, not if you don't, or possibly eating foods that would create lots of gas such as extreme fibrous foods/beans/veggies, etc.

You mentioned a study on dependency, but with a question mark.  Then it's a definitive.  I would like to read it. 


I've done my homework on enzymes to the capacity for my own needs.
q

Posted 3/30/2013 7:38 AM (GMT 0)
I know what dependency is. I looked into digestive enzymes before I was prescribed PPIs. I researched their safety. I read about about a guy who began taking them. They worked but he kept having to up the dose in order to get the same benefit. I haven't really looked at them since. I will try and find the link and post it. It was some time ago. I believe my issues (and now my Dr agrees) are more a gastric emptying problem than reflux. If I didn't read what I did about digestive enzymes causing dependencies I would have used them. If what I read is not correct I'd probably consider them. I was putting it out there for everyone's opinion
Posted 3/30/2013 8:40 AM (GMT 0)
It was John doulliards Lifespa, the hidden dangers of digestive enzymes, not a study. I suggest watching the video

Post Edited (Petah) : 3/30/2013 3:46:45 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 3/30/2013 2:20 PM (GMT 0)
Bleh.
Ill trust the hundreds of studies and my own body's experience.
Posted 3/30/2013 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
So, you've never taken them based on what you've read...millions of people use them without issues, as an as-needed-basis. I think it's what one would expect from them as well.

I live in happy ignorance.

q
Posted 3/31/2013 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
Hahaha I have to agree 100% ignorance is absolute bliss, especially with Anxiety.. I'm now tossing up whether I should risk the very small risk of colostrum for the so called huge benefits..Btw millions use ppi's to that doesn't mean they are good.

Post Edited (Petah) : 3/30/2013 6:20:49 PM (GMT-6)

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