Re: Which enzyme should I try first?

[Guest guest]

Vicky,

Since you are already gfcfsf, egg-free, peanut-free (hey, so were we,

plus a bunch of other stuff!), you may not see any problems from

adjusting to the Pep, or at least, they may be minimized. Some

parents prefer to start with the ZP since it is easier to adjust to.

If you want to do any infractions over Christmas, you'll have to give

the Pep.

So - I guess it's up to you, but I think in your case, it may not

matter as much. It depends on your goals for the enzymes as to which

to use at all.

> I think we will try the enzymes after the holidays. My 3 yo

daughter

> is GFCFSF, egg-free and peanut-free. She also seems to have

problems

> with some phenolic foods, especially bananas and oranges. Which

> enzyme should I try first? And, how long should I be on it before I

> try the second enzyme?

>

> --Vicky

[Guest guest]

Thanks, . I don't think I'll be able to try them until after

Christmas. I haven't even ordered them yet, but plan on doing it next

week. But, how long are most people on the Pep before re-introducing

gluten? I read that one person re-introduced it on the same day. But,

is that the norm? Doesn't the body need time to adjust to the enzymes

first? I'm guessing I would need to wait at least 2 to 3 weeks for

the adjustment before I start infractions?

--Vicky

> Vicky,

>

> Since you are already gfcfsf, egg-free, peanut-free (hey, so were

we,

> plus a bunch of other stuff!), you may not see any problems from

> adjusting to the Pep, or at least, they may be minimized. Some

> parents prefer to start with the ZP since it is easier to adjust

to.

> If you want to do any infractions over Christmas, you'll have to

give

> the Pep.

>

> So - I guess it's up to you, but I think in your case, it may not

> matter as much. It depends on your goals for the enzymes as to

which

> to use at all.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've noticed most people need two to three weeks between supplements

to make sure any reactions have been ruled out. I'm not sure how

long most people are actually waiting between trying both enzymes.

We started both at the same time, but I think it's best to allow a

few weeks.

> > Vicky,

> >

> > Since you are already gfcfsf, egg-free, peanut-free (hey, so were

> we,

> > plus a bunch of other stuff!), you may not see any problems from

> > adjusting to the Pep, or at least, they may be minimized. Some

> > parents prefer to start with the ZP since it is easier to adjust

> to.

> > If you want to do any infractions over Christmas, you'll have to

> give

> > the Pep.

> >

> > So - I guess it's up to you, but I think in your case, it may not

> > matter as much. It depends on your goals for the enzymes as to

> which

> > to use at all.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

>>But, how long are most people on the Pep before re-introducing

> gluten? I read that one person re-introduced it on the same day.

But, is that the norm? Doesn't the body need time to adjust to the

enzymes first? I'm guessing I would need to wait at least 2 to 3

weeks for the adjustment before I start infractions?

Well, I just handed the boys a Peptizyde and then an ice cream

sandwich and we waited for reactions. None came. So the next day, I

handed them a Peptizyde and then a glass of milk and piece of cheese

pizza, and we again waited for a reaction. Still none came. So then

for the next 5 days, they had casein and gluten for every single meal

and snack until they were sick of ice cream and cheese pizza. I was

trying to find the upper limit and see if we could " break " the

enzymes. Still no reaction. So then we went to a regular diet and

that was 8 months ago.

Now that I know more, I would say this is not the way to go because

it is possible to have more withdrawal effects (which we did not see

or I would have slowed down). Younger Son had the loose stools for a

couple days but that was it. Although there were 100% CF, they were

only about 85% gluten free at the time, so I don't know if that

factored in or not. I think allowing at least 1 full week would be

wise before introducing new foods.

.

[Guest guest]

Thankyou, . I think waiting at least a week would be a good

idea. I'll try that.

--Vicky

> Well, I just handed the boys a Peptizyde and then an ice cream

> sandwich and we waited for reactions. None came. So the next day, I

> handed them a Peptizyde and then a glass of milk and piece of

cheese

> pizza, and we again waited for a reaction. Still none came. So then

> for the next 5 days, they had casein and gluten for every single

meal

> and snack until they were sick of ice cream and cheese pizza. I was

> trying to find the upper limit and see if we could " break " the

> enzymes. Still no reaction. So then we went to a regular diet and

> that was 8 months ago.

>

> Now that I know more, I would say this is not the way to go because

> it is possible to have more withdrawal effects (which we did not

see

> or I would have slowed down). Younger Son had the loose stools for

a

> couple days but that was it. Although there were 100% CF, they were

> only about 85% gluten free at the time, so I don't know if that

> factored in or not. I think allowing at least 1 full week would be

> wise before introducing new foods.

>

> .