Re: I am new with a question!!!!

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Thank you , you did answer my question. I am hoping the

enzymes help " that dopey, drugged look " .

> Hi , and welcome,

>

> I have sent you a document called Dosing Guidelines. There is a

copy

> located in the Files section of this board if you ever need another

> one, or just ask if you are on email only. Dosing with enzymes is

> based on the amount and type of food, not on the age of the person

or

> weight.

>

> I will try to answer what I can, but since you are using EnzymAid I

> would recommend you call Kirkmans directly and ask what they feel

> would be the best. The reason is because Kirkmans has the position

> that enzymes should only be used with GFCF food and not with

> casein/gluten foods. Your MD has indicated the opposite. I am not

in

> a position myself to resolve this conflict. I would also call the

MD

> back after speaking with Kirkmans and let him know what you found

out

> and see what he really meant.

>

> Specific enzymes work on specific foods, so you need to get the

right

> ones for the right type of foods. I have also sent you the document

> from the Files called Parents Guide to Selecting Enzymes. What I do

> is use Peptizyde with casein/gluten foods (although you can use it

> for GFCF as well) because it targets the gluten/soy/casein

proteins.

> Then I also give Zyme Prime for everything else because it has a

> broad mixture of other enzymes for these foods. Using both ensures

a

> complete breakdown of all foods. I give one of each for each meal

and

> 1 Pep if a snack has gluten or dairy, and 1 Zyme if it is something

> else (although I don't give anything if it is just a fruit). I have

> been giving 1 Pep twice a day inbetween meals to my younger son

> because he has constipation problems.

>

> It sounds like your son is progressing well (congratulations) but

> that he would benefit from both kinds of enzymes. I say that

because

> you indicated that he is getting reactive to more and more foods.

> Usually when this is the case, kids benefit from the enzymes. Many

> parents have been able to re-introduce foods like corn, soy, eggs,

> and some fruits and vegetables, even if they stay GFCF. The enzymes

> assist in healing the gut. It is known that metals can inhibit

> digestive enzyme function so supplementing with oral enzymes will

> help. You may not need any of this after successful metal removal.

>

> If you did not know, there is a group called Autism-mercury

> that deals just with metal removal. Just keep posting questions and

> we will try to help.

>

> Hope your son does well.

> .