Dr. Houston's Blog
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
New Study Finds Higher Rates of Food Allergies in Autism
Researchers at the University of Iowa found that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with a food allergy than children who... Read More
When is the best time to take a digestive enzyme?
Q of the week: When is the best time to take digestive enzymes?A: It’s usually best to take enzymes near the beginning of the meal. This is to maximize the amount of... Read More
How to Choose an Enzyme Product for Your Digestive Needs
You’ve decided to try enzymes, but don’t know how to choose a product. Or maybe you’re already using an enzyme and not sure it’s the best one for your digestive issues. Read More
7 Questions You Should Ask Before Starting Enzymes
Enzymes can seem intimidating. But once you have answers to a handful of key questions, you should feel comfortable with giving enzymes a try.1. How do enzymes work?Enzymes are specialized proteins. Read More