Dr. Houston's Blog
Should you take HCl (Hydrochloric acid)?
My anatomy professor in college amazed us naive students one day by drinking a glass of diluted hydrochloric acid (HCl), also known as betaine. Read More
How Enzymes Knock Down Food Intolerances
Does eating a good meal sometimes result in not-so-good digestion for you? Read More
How to Use Enzymes for Happier Holiday Digestion
The holidays are notorious for obliterating any kind of diet. The foods we eat for end-of-year gatherings are different from the rest of the year. Read More
Enzymes vs. Probiotics: What are the Differences You Need to Know?
Are you frustrated with trying to figure out the differences between enzyme and probiotic supplements? And whether either really matters for gut health? Read More
How to Get the Most Benefit from Digestive Enzymes
You’re probably here because you realize the importance of a well-maintained gastrointestinal tract and you want effective supplements that support gut health. Read More
How Enzymes Can Help with the Ketogenic Diet
Imagine a diet that allows you to eat bacon, eggs, butter, steak, and cheese to your heart’s content, and you still lose weight. Sounds like a cruel joke, right?Actually, it’s not. Read More
What Your Doctor May Not Know About Enzymes
My doctoral education in the early 1980s included the first two years of medical school. I distinctly remember a lecturer in biochemistry stating that enzymes could not be taken orally... Read More
How to Support the Digestion of Gluten
As interest in gluten-free diets continues to grow, so do alternative ways of addressing gluten digestion. Gluten, the main protein in grains such as wheat and barley, is a difficult protein... Read More
Enzymes Can Handle Summer Heat
Question: Are enzymes inactivated at temperatures higher than 118 F? Read More
Get the Most from Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: Polyphenol Digestion
With summer’s arrival, we look forward to fresh produce from the garden and farmer's market.Vegetables and fruits are good sources of fiber, natural sugars, vitamins, minerals and many other compounds. Read More