Guest guest Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hi Melissa, I've been taking plant-based enzymes for about 10 years - 2 with each meal, and sometimes 2 between meals if I think about it, and 2 before bed. Taking them with meals will help to digest the meal. Between meals, or on an empty stomach, it goes into your blood stream and cleans up the " gunk " . Make sure you get the " plant-based " kind, as those are the enzymes that are found in raw food, but are cooked out - so you want to replace the plant enzymes that you are missing out on. Pancreatic- or fruit-based enzymes are good for only a certain pH. They don't work in most bodies. No matter which brand you choose, make sure they are microblended with some type of whole food that will supply minerals. Enzymes do not work without minerals. This is the one I take - http://tinyurl.com/mkwo - the whole food that this one is blended with is blue green algae, which is loaded with minerals. This brand also works no matter what your pH level is. You can do the " pudding test " to make sure your enzymes are active. Open a capsule and stir the contents into a cup of pudding. It should liquify the pudding within just a few minutes. If it doesn't do that, then it's not going to work inside you, either. Carol , " Melissa " <mels.here wrote: > > Hello All, > > I'm going to be starting enzymes soon and would love to know what > brands have worked successfully for you, and what the frequency and > dosage was? > > Many thanks, > Melissa > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hello All, I'm going to be starting enzymes soon and would love to know what brands have worked successfully for you, and what the frequency and dosage was? Many thanks, Melissa Hi Melissa, Smart move! Enzymes are number 2 on my " she's gotta have it " list, right up there with BlueGreen Algae. How do I know when I have forgotten them too long? My digestion is fine, but my joints start aching! Enzymes do a lot more than just help you break down your food. Which one is best for you depends on what your needs are. Some people need more of a particular " -ase " . For instance if you have a big problem with lact-ose you want to look for a product with lact-ase. If you have a hard time with fats (lipids) you need a product with more lip-ase. For enzyme therapy as a way of clearing the blood you want a product with many forms of protease. Some enzyme products are blended with herbs or other substances that help them to be more effective. As with everything else, different people have different preferences. I like a strong product, but other people do better with a milder formula. If you choose an enriched product, which of your body systems needs more support? Since I shop at my own stores, see below, I buy my enzymes there, so my personal expereince is about those. Most health food stores have a good selection. Visit http://enzymestuff.com for information on how to figure out formulas. " Digestazon Plus " , on a base of digestive herbs from the Amazon Rainforest, is great for extra liver support. I have had people say it is the best formula they ever used. I find the herbal factor excellent, but I usually reach for 2 capsules. SBGzyme Plus on the other hand (formerly E12) by Simplexity is so strong that one capsule will do. It is enriched with ginger, fennel and cayenne, which gives a boost to the circulatory system. It is also blended with the powerful bluegreen algae, and that helps the enzymes be more active. This is my personal favorite and the one I reach for when I want to use enzymes as a generl blood purifier. But, some people really preferred the gentler " original enzymes " formula when E12 first came out. Sorry to confuse you here. I just want to make the point that you have to play around a bit! You can find great information on enzymes at this generic website: http://enzymestuff.com The products listed above can be found here: http://wildhealing.net (Rainforest Herbs) http://wildwholefoods.net (AFA algae) Ien in the Kootenays http://freegreenliving.com (blog) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Dear Carol & Ieneke, Thank you both for your detailed responses, they make alot of sense and it's becoming more clear to me each day why enzymes are no longer " an option " in our protocol any longer. Have a great day! Very best, Melissa , " Carol " <carol wrote: > > Hi Melissa, > > I've been taking plant-based enzymes for about 10 years - 2 with each > meal, and sometimes 2 between meals if I think about it, and 2 before > bed. Taking them with meals will help to digest the meal. Between > meals, or on an empty stomach, it goes into your blood stream and > cleans up the " gunk " . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Carol, Are you taking powdered form of plant enz. Which kind are you taking? Thanks. The other, carolg here.... , " Melissa " <mels.here wrote: > > Dear Carol & Ieneke, > > Thank you both for your detailed responses, they make alot of sense > and it's becoming more clear to me each day why enzymes are no > longer " an option " in our protocol any longer. > > Have a great day! > > Very best, > Melissa > > > > , " Carol " <carol@> wrote: > > > > Hi Melissa, > > > > I've been taking plant-based enzymes for about 10 years - 2 with > each > > meal, and sometimes 2 between meals if I think about it, and 2 > before > > bed. Taking them with meals will help to digest the meal. Between > > meals, or on an empty stomach, it goes into your blood stream and > > cleans up the " gunk " . > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 hi Melissa, I've been using New Chapter enzymes in the powder form and really like them. Almost all of their vitamins/supplements are organic and come from vegetarian sources. www.new-chapter.com cheers Devon , " Melissa " <mels.here wrote: > > Hello All, > > I'm going to be starting enzymes soon and would love to know what > brands have worked successfully for you, and what the frequency and > dosage was? > > Many thanks, > Melissa > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Hi Carolg, I'll try to remember to add my last initial when I write in, so people know who's who! Yes, the one I take is a powder - in a capsule - I take this kind - http://tinyurl.com/ey8l - it's the most potent enzyme that I have ever tested, with 13 different enzymes plus ginger and fennel to further help with digestion. The other one I really like from the same company - not quite as strong, and it's a little cheaper - so I take that one between meals - http://tinyurl.com/mkwo . Either one will pass the " pudding test " Carol M , " cgiambri " <cgiambri wrote: > > Carol, > Are you taking powdered form of plant enz. Which kind are you > taking? Thanks. > > The other > carolg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hi Carol M, Thanks for the link. Will surely pass on to hubby and our daughter. Have your tried Graden of Life if that is Rubin's one? I get some supplements at vitaminshoppe.com. If they have it cheaper online, tell the local store and they must match the price. Great deals so far from what we bought. Yes, I heard the powder is much better to take. My daughter doing pill form and hubby doing one with powder in capsule. Again thanks. Beautiful to learn from each other here. carolg , " Carol " <carol wrote: > > Hi Carolg, > > I'll try to remember to add my last initial when I write in, so people > know who's who! > > Yes, the one I take is a powder - in a capsule - I take this kind - > http://tinyurl.com/ey8l - it's the most potent enzyme that I have ever > tested, with 13 different enzymes plus ginger and fennel to further > help with digestion. > > The other one I really like from the same company - not quite as > strong, and it's a little cheaper - so I take that one between meals > - http://tinyurl.com/mkwo . > > Either one will pass the " pudding test " > > Carol M > > , " cgiambri " <cgiambri@> > wrote: > > > > Carol, > > Are you taking powdered form of plant enz. Which kind are you > > taking? Thanks. > > > > The other > carolg > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 No I have not tried the Garden of Life enzymes. Not sure how good they would work because they are a " caplet " , not powder. I wonder how long it would take to work. Plus, I'm not sure I like the " other ingredients " listed on the ingredient label. And I don't see any whole food listed that would supply the minerals so the enzymes can work. I probably wouldn't use those. Carol M , " cgiambri " <cgiambri wrote: > > Hi Carol M, Have your tried Graden of Life if that is Rubin's one? > > carolg > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Dear Melissa, I have been taking a Whole Food Enzyme for 3 years and I can really feel the difference when I miss a dosage. What I take is Digestazon Plus it is made by the Amazon Herb Co. I usually take 2-4 vegicaps before or even after each meal. The dosage depends on what I am eating. For example a salad takes less to digest so I would only take 2 vegicaps. However if I eat anything with yeast I usually take 4 vegicaps. If you are interested in finding out more here is a link that can give more information: http://117887.amazonherb.net/Group06_DigestazonPlus.aspx <http://117887.amazonherb.net/Group06_DigestazonPlus.aspx> Stephanie , " Melissa " <mels.here wrote: > > Hello All, > > I'm going to be starting enzymes soon and would love to know what > brands have worked successfully for you, and what the frequency and > dosage was? > > Many thanks, > Melissa > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Stephanie wrote: I usually take 2-4 vegicaps (of Digestazon plus) before or > even after each meal. Steph, I quite like Digestazon plus for its herbal support. It definitely takes a load off the liver. It lives in my cupboard, next to the Metabazon, which has become a " she's gotta have it! " product. AND, like yourself, I find myself reaching for 2 or more automatically. This gentle action is exactly what some people like about it. But for my own use I prefer E12, oops, renamed SBGzymeplus. All I need is one, occasionally 2. Alas, the evil Canadian government only allows me to import it once every three months (don't ask) and this shipment is spoken for by a friend. So it's back to Dplus, for now. I'll live. And my next shipment of SBGzymes will be bigger. Moral of story: different enzyme products feel better to different people. Heck, different products of anything do the trick for different people! Ien in the Kootenays http://freegreenliving.com http://wildhealing.net (rainforest herbs) http://wildwhilefoods.net (AFA algae) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 If you are eating a salad -raw, you should not need enzymes at that time. -- In , " inkyryn " <inkyryn wrote: > > > Dear Melissa, > > I have been taking a Whole Food Enzyme for 3 years and I can really feel > the difference when I miss a dosage. What I take is Digestazon Plus it > is made by the Amazon Herb Co. I usually take 2-4 vegicaps before or > even after each meal. The dosage depends on what I am eating. For > example a salad takes less to digest so I would only take 2 vegicaps. > However if I eat anything with yeast I usually take 4 vegicaps. If you > are interested in finding out more here is a link that can give more > information: > > http://117887.amazonherb.net/Group06_DigestazonPlus.aspx > <http://117887.amazonherb.net/Group06_DigestazonPlus.aspx> > > Stephanie > > > , " Melissa " <mels.here@> > wrote: > > > > Hello All, > > > > I'm going to be starting enzymes soon and would love to know what > > brands have worked successfully for you, and what the frequency and > > dosage was? > > > > Many thanks, > > Melissa > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 " If you are eating a salad -raw, you should not need enzymes at that time. " Not for everyone I must say. I myself have to take at least 2 enzymes when I eat salad as my body does not digest the greens well. Any greens for that matter or raw veggies. I have terrible cramps when I eat any of these things. I've done cleanses and am in very good health so that's not the problem--just my body cannot handle these things. It's the only food I have problems with except for potatoes and squash. Can't digest those well either. Marci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Hi Maracuja, What enzymes cleared up adhesions? Wow, incredible story! Rhoda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Hello Rhoda, The enzymes I used were: Bromelain from pineapple 45mg - many benefits including preventing metastasis. Pancreatin 100mg - inhibits growth of tumours. Papain from papaya 60mg ** this is the one that helps break down fibrin [fibrinolysis] It helps prevent blood clots. It also reduces the toxic side effects of radiation - I am loathe to call it therapy!! Another benefit - it helps to degrade the immune complexes that are theorised to cause MS and RA. Also interferes with the growth of cancer cells, stimulates interleukin 1, 6 and Tumour Necrosis Factor [alpha]. Bile salts 35 mg [for emulsifying fat, also prevents gallstones] Protease 50mg - this included the 2 fruit ones above as well as chymotrypsin, pepsin, and trypsin. Inhibits metastasis. Amylase 20mg - found in rice miso, and bananas, same as ptyalin [saliva enzyme, NOT pancreatic amylase] digests starch. [if I remember rightly, we don't produce it until we are 12 months old - thus many people are probably inadvertantly setting their babies up for allergies by feeding them grain before this time.] lipase 10mg - the name says it all, digestion of dietary fats. dandelion root 70mg - stimulates bile flow and many other benefits to spleen, kidneys, and esp. liver. nettle leaf 60mg - alleviates some cancers, RA, asthma, improves lactation. I used 3 capsules with every main meal. I stopped after 3 months, got the niggling pain back, so started on them again. The bromelain activates plasminogen to form plasmin, which catalyses the conversion of fibrin to soluble products. [Gotu Kola also! We grow it & eat it raw in salads or as we are passing the plants. Dandelion too.] Best wishes, Maracuja --- On Fri, 5/30/08, Rhoda Mead <firefly541 wrote: Rhoda Mead <firefly541 enzymes " oleander " <oleander soup > Friday, May 30, 2008, 1:30 PM Hi Maracuja, What enzymes cleared up adhesions? Wow, incredible story! Rhoda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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