Digestive enzyme supplement suggestions

[Alanna012]

Can anyone recommend a good effective brand. All suggestions welcome.

In the past I've used the Solgar Brand but I haven't noticed much difference. Likewise not much difference using Betaine HCI on its own either.

[RedApple Administrator]

Haven't previously found any that helped me, so can't recommend. However, I recently became aware of a Digestive Enzyme Collagen, and have been wondering whether it might be useful. If you're interested, search it and you should find at least one good brand.

[Alanna012 in reply to RedApple]

I see it! Yes it looks very promising. The one I'm looking at anyway ( Edible Health) The only thing that gives me a bit of pause is the added lacto bacillus. I suspect I have sibo and previous experience taking that strain seems to aggravate things.

[Tlflom in reply to Alanna012]

Some enzymes and probiotics can cancel each other out. Saccharomyces Boulardii is a great probiotic for SIBO.Enzymes are fragile molecules and sensitive to temperature changes. To be safe, start with the freshest ones that are shipped kept in coolers.

[Alanna012 in reply to Tlflom]

That's really good info that I wouldn't have thought of, thank you! I'll bear it in mind.

[TiggerMe]

I've been using Tudca for the last two months and I'm doing consistently perfect Bristol 4 💩every morning 😁

[HealthStarDust in reply to TiggerMe]

No way! That’s amazing!

[TiggerMe in reply to HealthStarDust]

😊

I only take one with my main meal...

[radd in reply to TiggerMe]

You’re looking very proud! 😁

[TiggerMe in reply to radd]

Some of my very best work😃 😁

[radd in reply to TiggerMe]

🤣

[Alanna012 in reply to TiggerMe]

Your dedication is impressive😂😂

[TiggerMe in reply to Alanna012]

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[humanbean]

Likewise not much difference using Betaine HCI on its own either.

This might be because you took too few.

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[Alanna012 in reply to humanbean]

I see! I had tried up to 4 before in one go and got scared and decided I wasn't benefitting from it. But I see I could still need more. Thank you for those links!

[LizzieAFib]

I get mine online from Just for Tummies - worked for me. She runs a very helpful and supportive website.

[Alanna012 in reply to LizzieAFib]

I saw one of her products on ebay and will check out the website tomorrow, many thanks!

[Bertwills]

I have had much success with Time Health Digestive Enzymes. They’re a bit expensive but I wouldn’t be without them. I take them now when I’m doubtful if I will digest a meal well but I find that they work even after a meal if I get pain.

I think I took them regularly to start with but probably use them several times a week now so the bottle lasts longer.

[Alanna012 in reply to Bertwills]

Thank you for the suggestion. How many would you say you take a day or before each meal?

[Bertwills in reply to Alanna012]

It’s one before a meal but I quickly got to recognise the foods that were a problem so didn’t need one every time. They work after you’ve eaten if you start to feel uncomfortable.

[Alanna012 in reply to Bertwills]

Thank you very much!

[Blissful]

I take Dr Mercola Full Spectrum Enzymes. I know anything emanating from the US carries a bit of a premium price tag but my own experience (over decades) with Mercola's supplements is that they are superior in quality so (for me) they represent a good investment.

[Alanna012]

I've looked at it and it does look like good quality, thanks for the suggestion!