Food Intolerance? Have You Tried Enzymes? (Premium)
If you have a child with autism, ADHD, or a tic disorder, you have probably wondered if diet plays a role. While some study results are mixed, evidence suggests food intolerance does impact symptoms of autism and ADHD. Little has been done to study food and tics. But, don’t let confusion or lack of research paralyze your efforts.
Realize that the most important issue is how you or your child reacts to various foods and to enzymes to assist in digestion. You can do your own personal study by adjusting the diet as needed, and also using enzymes to see if they help reduce food reactions. And do not forget to take care of yourself! Read more about how enzymes could help you and your family.
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From Dr. Devin Houston on adults and enzymes:
The great majority of our customers are families living with autism. They find that enzyme use helps support their children’s digestive system: firmer stools, more regular movements, less gas and bloating, etc.
Because these parents are so focused on their children’s health, they often forget about their own health needs. We want to remind everyone that 
enzymes can help anyone who eats food, and that includes, well, everyone!
Many of us suffer from age-related decrease in production of some enzymes such as lactase. As most doctors can tell you, most of us put out plenty of pancreatic enzymes. But the need for an enzyme supplement is not about replacing an enzyme, it’s about transferring the digestive load from the small intestine to the stomach. Using a good plant-based enzyme product provides acid-stable enzymes that can start breaking down carbs, proteins and fats while the food is still in the stomach.
Why is this such a big deal? One, it provides a pre-digestive phase that allows the food mass to be much more homogenous when it enters the gut. This allows the pancreatic enzyme waiting in the duodenum to complete the breakdown process much more efficiently and quickly. Two, a more completely digested meal is less likely to cause upset down the road by reducing the amount of undigested food lying around in the gut. Fermentation of undigested food provides a ready source of food for “bad” bacteria as well as producing compounds that can irritate the gut, causing cramping, gas, and pain.
Lastly, enzymes can help adults with their food intolerances. Polyphenolic intolerances can appear in anyone and may be the cause of the lethargy, headaches, and gastric upsets we feel after eating some foods and “adult” beverages. Love wine but hate that “flush” and nagging little headache you can get? That feeling can often disappear with the right enzyme product. The same applies to chocolates, certain vegetables, and even spices. So the next time you are doling out the enzymes for your child, don’t forget to take some for your self. After all, parents deserve good digestion, too!
Different enzymes for different folks: Where to start?
If you don’t know what to start with, Dr. Houston suggests a broad-spectrum product: Zyme Prime or TriEnza.
He explains: Zyme Prime is easy to adjust to. Zyme Prime is mild, low in protease (protein digesting enzymes), and has no fruit-based enzymes. It should not cause any discomfort. Excellent starter product for sensitive guts.
If you do not see desired results with Zyme Prime, either increase the dose, add another product (AFP-Peptizyde, or No-Fenol) or switch to TriEnza.
TriEnza is a stronger broad-spectrum product. It contains the enzymes from AFP-Peptizyde for proteins, the enzymes from Zyme Prime for fats & carbohydrates, and 1/2 the enzymes from No-Fenol (Xylanase) for certain fruits and vegetables. TriEnza is higher in proteases than Zyme Prime. TriEnza has DPP IV activity, unlike Zyme Prime, and may be an alternative to the GFCF diet.
You may want to start dosing TriEnza with one meal per day and increase gradually to 2 capsules per meal.
Here is a chart with options. Can you recognize any needs for your situation?
ACN does not profit from the sale of Houston Enzymes. We believe this linked chart is helpful for sorting out the different types of enzymes and their potential benefits. Check out this chart for a breakdown of benefits for different enzymes.
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