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The Mold Question
*Q: Are your enzymes grown on aspergillus and is there any aspergillus or mold in the enzyme product? * *A: First, let's get the wording correct.* Enzymes are not...
Polyphenols and Probiotics
Remember when all we had to think about when it came to nutrition was vitamins and minerals? Healthy living is a little more complicated today. The...
35 Billion Probiotic - 60 Capsules
A combination of 8 different strains of probiotic bacteria. Uses a patented stabilization process that preserves shelf life at room temperature. No refrigeration required. Each capsule...
Fungal vs. animal-derived enzymes
*Same functions, but different characteristics* Fungal enzymes perform nearly identical functions as their animal pancreatic counterparts. *No need to fear fungal-derived enzymes.* They are free of non-enzyme fungal...
The Truth About Raw Foods and Enzymes
Once in a while I get an email admonishing me for not emphasizing raw foods as a source of digestive enzymes. Often it is pointed out to...
3 things you must never do with enzymes
Enzyme supplements are easy to take, as long as you remember a few Digestive Don’ts: * 1. Don’t mix enzymes into high-temperature food.* Mixing or baking enzymes at...
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...
Here's How Enzymes Help You Eat Carbs
* Are carbohydrates good or bad?* Which carbohydrates should you eat most: starchy or fibrous? And why do so many people have digestive problems when they add more “good”...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Enzymes Can Handle Summer Heat
*Question: Are enzymes inactivated at temperatures higher than 118 F?* *Answer:* Ah, the magical 118 number. When Edward Howell wrote his book on enzymes, he concluded that at...
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...
What Your Doctor May Not Know About Enzymes: 7 Facts
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...
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. But when faced with which...
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? Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract...
How to use enzymes for happier holiday digestion
*Looking forward to feasting on party foods, but not looking forward to feeling miserable?* The holidays are notorious for obliterating any kind of diet. The foods we eat...
How Enzymes Knock Down Food Intolerances
Does eating a good meal sometimes result in not-so-good digestion for you? Then we probably don’t have to tell you that food intolerances can take the pleasure...