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I have to drink water , 30 minutes before I eat , or 30 minutes after I eat !!!! I drink water that's Room Temperature !!! My future son in law who's a Doctor mentioned to me, to drink "room temperature water". I have to chew my food "per " bite 50 times and slowly . I have GERD, i did have erosion esophagus ( *I have a test every 6 months to keep an eye on it ) I have Gastritis, Low Stomach Acid . I am Proactive , that's how I found out , I end up having Hiatal Hernia , if it wasn't for having the "EGD test".
I have GERD, Gastritis, Erosion Esophagus, *Low Stomach Acid* I took the Acid test with baking soda and 8 oz of water . Once I took a drink, I burped the same time, I was drinking the water, waited 15 minutes and nothing else happened. Does that mean I have Low stomach Acid??? I have one more question, this will sound strange to you , I smell Sulfur coming out of my body, I have been to GI doctor, dentist, and including the "ER", and the hospital "ER" didn't know what was causing it. That doctor at the hospital mentioned for me to go to the Dentist and ENT. Have you ever heard of that before??? My own spouse, he can't even smell it , while sitting next to me. I have Never had this before and it's hard. to talk to anyone about it.
I wonder: Why take digestive enzymes "right before meal" @6:48. What interests me is: Natural enzymes in the body are secreted in the body after eating meal, according to the ingredients in the meal, so how come we can take them before meal?
As long as we get the pill casing or capsule casing to dissolve-if you dump out the capsule ingredients it works faster. We want the enzymes to mix with the food ASAP, so its all about the capsule or tablet dissolving in time. Enzymes require correct pH to work, so we want to get it right.
I have very stink breath since I was 12, I have struggled socially as a result. Since taking Digestive Enzymes, i feel much better, and less bloating, burping and flatulence. My breath, I believe is a little fresher. I shall keeping monitoring, before I start my omeprazole.
This was very helpful! I've been seeing so many digestive enzyme videos on TikTok. I see them as people just trying to sell a product and no one ever explains why and how they are useful from a biological perspective. This really changed my opinions on trying them
I still take it (even though I consume both meat: chicken, fish and some red meat) while I also consume cheese, chocolate and oatly milk as well in my diet, plus plants as well such as rice, spinach etc. So a whole range of products that I consume really and sometimes I just need to give my digestive system that support some times.
Eating carnivore almost killed me - that after 5 weeks of this diet i ended up in hospital … all started with me having diarrhea , being tested that i have sibo .. for 6 weeks i tried low fodmap diet it did not help , then i switched to keto diet for a month , it neither did any good , i had 8-9 time diarrhea a day , last thing i did was carnivore diet , consuming mostly beef lamb and eggs with gee since i am lactose intolerant, my diarrhea increased my brain fog increased , i could not sleep even thought i added electrolytes and salt .. i started eating lean to stop diarrhea never helped .. i dropped from 81 kg to 63 with 192 cm height , i could not walk any more .. whoever says carnivore diet is ultimate remedy for gut problems is at least ignorant , there should be some better studies , now i am just trying to survive eating boiled vegetables at hospital
My friend just eat a variety of food to get all their different sort of vitamins and bio chemestry benefits Dont use food as some kind of weird extreme personality like haha i am carnivore. Ohh i am vegan Eat variety of bio high quality food sort Just avoid diabetes. High cholesterol. High triglycerides. Kidney disease problems. As you can see us humans can not tolerate overexageration we are all about sensible balance
@@mathewvanostin7118Well i thought carnivore diet can help me, because i have tried many other diets which did not work for me, carnivore society treated this diet like something magical so out of desparation i bought the lie
There are lots of barriers to entry for carnovore diets that a skilled clinician can guide people through. I would see an experienced clinician before pinning all these responses on the carnivore diet, and also there are many versions of it that can be modified to fit each person's needs. I hope you feel better. I rarely see boiled vegetables as a long term solution, but I am glad it helped. There are other factors here to uncover.
@@TheHumanCondition i switched completely to junk food first time in my lifer - diarrhea count dropped from 10-15 times to 4-5 times , not fainting as often as i did on low fodmap or carnivore diet, but the abdominal pain is just the same...
You know, junk food can improve symptoms in some cases if the person is sensitive to fibers, oxalates, lectins and phytates because processing removes these. It can feel good for 2 reasons-1 there is less antigenicity, and 2 there is less antinutrient "stealing" of minerals, vitamins, amino acids and fats from the intestinal lumen. I don't love junk food long term, but I have seen this many times before. Thank you for commenting!!! Carnivore diets can be harsh if the person has inhibited bile production from the pancreas and liver, and it can recover over weeks to months. Let us know how it goes, please.
I think pineapple can be a good food, but because it can cause chancre sores on the mouth it may be more powerful to get concentrated powder for enzyme use as a supplement when needed. However, there should not be a long term need for these if the life is balanced.
many acupuncture, cupping and chiropractic methods can also help in addition to diet. These are clinical findings, not always validated by placebo controlled studies due to budget and special interest politics.
Hello Dr , thanks for this video . I am vegetarian and deal with constipation. My stools are not hard at all but I generally don’t get bowel movement . I eat very healthy food avoid gluten as much as possible , drink enough water , eat lot of fiber . Will digestive enzymes help me?
check out Zoe Harcombe, Paul Mason, Nina Teicholz, and Ken Berry on youtube they explain how plant fiber can drive not correct constipation, let me know what you think. Digestive enzymes can help too.
Hello dr, I m 38 yo, male. I have started to feel gut problems when I was 30. Two years ago I developed a lower back disc degeneration and my life became a hell. I found some relief after I switched to keto. My gut health improved too but not very well so I began taking digestive enzymes supplements which really helped a lot. Even my body got fitter without working out. I am very happy with this outcome. Is it dangerous keeping on taking them continuously? Thanks 😊
My experience is not validated, but I see food lectins inhibit the function of the liver and pancreas chronically, and stopping antinutrient intake (grains, beans, nuts and seeds) tends to help EPI. This observation is unproven with controlled trials, but thats what I observe.
I am not sure there are safety issues, but I do not take them at the same time-I separate them by 3 hours I do not want them to mix in the stomach with each other.
I am confused when to take the digestive enzymes.i already take betaine HCl as I start my meal and I feel like this improved my digestion but more with proteins than starchy stuff.i want to add enzymes.should i wait until an hour after eating so the hcl doesnt mess with the enzymes.
Actually digestive enzymes require low (acid) pH so combining them with HCL supplements is a good idea. The time is not crucial as long as they all mix with the food during the 3 hours spent in the stomach.
Great video ...I have had my gallbladder removed about 27 years ago and have all of these symptoms you talked about ..ie gas belching constipation etc..any advice please about supplements when bile is not available in its concentrated form from the gallbladder ?..THANKS
I don't know about your specific situation but luckily generally most adults are considered to have so much space available in the tubes (ducts) of the liver and pancreas separate from the gallbladder that we can store nearly as much there as we can in a gallbladder. The loss of the gallbladder should not preclude a person from good digestion by itself, but if we don't fix the cause of why it was removed, the digestion may suffer until we figure it out and rebalance the bile. In my experience most gallbladder removal patients who truly corrected their diets had no problems without a gallbladder. That often means bucking the severely outdated US dietary guidelines, however.
@@cameronfredericks1145 I did take one this morning on empty stomach, I felt so sick for about 1 hour I was about to walk to the hospital? Then I start to feel warm even my feet were, always cold, my left side didn’t hurt at all
No gallbladder. Heard about oxbile. What is your take on taking oxbile? I take a probiotic with enzymes. I take a multivitamin. Vitamin D3 and magnesium.
This video was very informative, thanks! One thing that's unclear is how many enzyme supplements to take with a a meal. The labels on the packages seem vague on purpose.
The labels are vague on purpose to appease the FDA. Generally with enzymes and digestive herbs I start with a micro dose if the patient is sensitive, see what they tolerate, and then increase the dose with meals over days until I reach a max effective dose. ITs an experiment for each person. Enzymes can be taken beyond the max label, after all they are food anyway. some people get a burning feeling with lots of Bromelain and have to stop.
Its not uncommon for indigestion to cause gas pressure that presses up on the diaphragm and cause palpitations. Correcting digestion can help generally.
This is a great video covering the A to Z about digestive enzymes with respect to different diets! It's added to my recommended playlist and being sent to my subscribers! In Ayurveda (from Ancient India), sipping warm to hot water during meals stimulates and maintains healthy "Agni" (digestive fire), which is the root of all health. Of course, moist versus dry foods and cold/raw versus warm/cooked foods depend on the Ayurvedic body type (dosha constitution) of the individual. I loved your mention of the Chinese Medicine approach, also a fascinating health system.
Dr. Melanie! We are so honored to have you reference us on your Instagram this week. thanks for the tips on hot water Agni support in Ayurveda. I love these ancient pieces of wisdom and just eat them up-or drink them up in this case. Those doshas can have a real effect on how we process nutrients. I would love to interview you about your practice and your international wellness travel experience.
I think that an animal based diet will not need digestive enzyme supplements in about 3 weeks-unless they have abnormal liver or pancreas enzymes, gallstones, high triglycerides, insulin resistance, or chronic pancreatitis (does not show up in bloodwork-sometimes shows fecal chymotrypsin). when my patients and I eat a mostly plant based diet, we need enzyme supplements frequently but not continuously.
I have some gallstones small, without any obstruction or pain. Will digestive enzymes help me to digest fat cause I feel bloated sometimes if I eat high fat meal. I am on key
I see you are on keto from your other message. I cannot tell you for sure, but generally I see this a lot-where people need to support their bile function when on low carb or keto or carnivore diets. I did too for myself. It took me a few weeks to make my bile stronger and I used enzymes, ox bile, zinc lozenges for stomach acid, lecithin, and magnesium, and some L-carnitine and L-taurine to support my bile. Some people have a chronic heavy metal burden that complicates this through toxic bile recycling. Now It is much easier to digest saturated fats and more meats. I had to reduce grains and dairy too, although many are fine with organic dairy. (As a chef, don't get me started about access to raw dairy and other raw foods!-that's another topic) Thanks!
Hello doc. I have a long term problem with fat digesting and got sticky stool. Sometimes its all good and sometimes the sticky stool problem comes in.. I generally eat a wide variety of plant and animal based foods. Can a short course of digestive enzyme help me with it? Thanks doc
Have you been diagnosed with anything? Asking if digestive enzymes will help makes me think you haven't... Look up exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. I was diagnosed and suffer awful with digestion and fat even on enzyme replacement.
The iliocecal valve should be closed, and dysbiosis with gas and bloating keeps it open. Some people have more serious gastro (and intestinal) paresis, which is a weak gut muscle. Getting rid of processed food and adding butyric acid to feed healthy gut bacteria helps. A lower GI barium x-ray can show if the valve is open. It is not usually, but it can feel terrible.
@@TheHumanCondition I believe I have had that test . GI barium xray. The stuff I had to drink was horrible . It's been a long while since I had that test done. What I could do like Monday and see if I can get a copy of it. It could been for the Ucler test . Again I'm check it out . What I really need is a "low stomach test done .
A lower GI or barium enema study can help too as you mentioned. Motility is messed up when minerals are imbalanced and from excess plant fibers in my experience.
@@TheHumanCondition Thank you for taking your time and explaining all this to me. I do appreciate it . Long story short, I stopped eating Processed foods , junk foods, and soda since 2012 - present . I have gerd, gastritis, erosion espohagus (that's one of my big worry ) , Low stomach acid , hiatia hernia and I have an smell in the body , that smells like sulfur . I thought it was my sinus or my gut . I went to 5 specialist and not one could figure it out . I am on this health stuff everyday for the last 3 1/2 years.
Hello, I have recently become vegan, and I am eating mainly legumes, fruit, vegetables, and whole grain bread. Since I started, I have been getting a lot of gas and bloating, not just after I eat, but all day. I have been taking a lot of Gas X, sometimes it helps a little, but it's not supposed to be used long term I assume. I am trying the low FOBMAT diet, and I am not yet sure whether it's working. The low FOBMAT diet doesn't seem too sustainable because you are missing out on a lot of nutrients that you need from fruits, vegetables and legumes and for vegans legumes are the best source of protein. I assume that I am having trouble with all the fiber. I have wanted to try BEANO which I believe is a digestive enzyme, but I also know that there are others brands that might be of a higher quality. What would you suggest for me?
I've noticed that a wee pinch of salt in tap water causes the water cells to plump. That's outgoing and absorbing. It has a slippery feel to it. What do you think? Would that help this mouth dryness? I just quit smoking because it dried me so bad, plus, it offset my breathing and I couldn't trainnmy breaths to stay normal. I'm about past that. You'll save twice as much. Anyhow, the dryness. It makes people angry or depressed or quick to snap. It hurts. What pills might help? Do 'Fitumins' work as enzymes? Which ones if so, for saliva dryness? I have no bile. I had the surgery as a young adult.
Salt increases surface tension of water, this may explain what you observed. Also, smoking drains zinc and other minerals from the body, and this loss of electrolyte balance can be subtle and dehydrating. Do you mean vitamins? I don't know what fitumins are. A trace mineral formula can help with dryness, as can vitamin A and saturated fats over time. If one has surgery to remove the gallbladder, the pancreas and liver are always still there or you are dead, and they continue to produce bile, and store it n the ductwork of the organs-less efficient, but quite adequate. If bile is insufficient, it usually can be reversed. Lectins inhibit bile production in some people.
Now tends to be a reliable inexpensive company, generally I like bromelain and other enzymes like amylase and proteases from a store that is a member of the NPA natural products association.
In your clinical experience.. Have you had good success using certain anti-microbials to rid the intestines of bacterial and fungal overgrowth.. I've tried Oregano but didn't do much
You know, sometimes herbal and other natural preparations are super effective but when they are not, I have seen 3 main reasons. One is chronic heavy metal exposure and retention which just fuels bad bacteria, fungi and even cancer cells. Two, poor gut motility from a brain injury concussion, and three, too much carbs ratio to fats and protein (usually grains and nut flours in otherwise healthy eaters). Look for a reason if you can win the battle against bad organisms. Ultimately we have to find a way to starve them (the bad flora) while keeping the person alive and thriving.
What about the issue with the lack of enteric coating on the supplements? Will the pills survive the journey through the acidic stomach? Prescribed digedtive enzyme capsules are coated to ensure they reach the small intestine.
That can be a problem. Some digestive enzymes can be activated by stomach acid or even survive stomach acid. There has been a story told in medicine that all proteins are destroyed down to amino acids in the stomach, but when you analyze healthy stool you see it isn't mostly happening. Inefficiencies are common in biological systems and that feeds the next downstream organism in the food/waste chain. Probiotics and enzymes often make it through the stomach in practicality, and so do many large molecules as plant medicinal compounds. Otherwise plant medicines could not work and they do make it into the bloodstream when eaten. An enteric coating does help some patients.
generally I have seen this to be true, although i tend to see best results when lowering all carbs and processed dairy proteins. I see acne in the ring of the face and the chest and upper back clear up. Let us know what happens.
Many people use digestive enzymes for their whole life in order to digest food fully and to support healthy weight. The idea is that if we digest and absorb more nutrients, we will crave less calories and carbs and thus maintain weight.
If the goal is to build muscle and gain weight, then enzymes also help to again absorb more nutrients-protein for muscle, fat for fuel and carbs for the insulin surges needed to build muscle mass. Of course more exercise and calories are required.
Tough one-I do try many herbs for support but this is dangerous parasite of freshwater contaminated by feces, and it is mostly outside the US. I would work with a tropical disease specialist and rotate drugs and retest until it is gone. sorry, I'm holistic mostly but not this time. I am not sold on the idea of vaccines for parasites at this time. Wormwood has been used around the tropics for some time and increasing bodily resistance through diet and hygienic water supply can help. Wormwood can be toxic too, so we must be careful. The liver and the bladder can fail with this disease, so whatever is tried-testing is required as these worms live a long time. www.nature.com/articles/s41572-018-0013-8
I have had the head of pancreas removed along with part of my stomach and spleen and have been on Creon for years. I now have no insurance and need help finding something that will work OTC. Since being off Creon I’ve lost over a 100 pounds so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I was Creon for 3 weeks, caused dehydration and I collapsed was unconscious waiting in hospital to see Dr's! The FDA published the study on Creon earlier this year. 377 patients became dehydrated and some patients committed suicide! I think this drug is dangerous, and it damages bowels! Did you have bowel problems whilst using Creon??
I tend to avoid drugs if I can. I take patients on medications and work with their pharmacists and prescribers to reduce number and dose if at all possible using other natural methods.
@@TheHumanCondition you are my kind of doc. If I can avoid big pharma meds, it's the best . I had my gall bladder and gall stones taken out , is it better to take digestion enzymes , and I keep track of bile .
Please can you tell me why my husband ate meat 🥩 for 33 years meat and his digestion was really bad now change plant base is better but not as bad. Is very sad to make specific groups as bad or worse as HUMAN we are all Different.
some people need different diets, I would ask about the quality of the meat, the grass fed option, what other foods he ate, and whether they were lectins, and what the digestive problems were. A lot to unpack here. Your lesson is a good one-no perfect diet for everyone.
Yes! wonderful books by Densmore. I believe history (schoolbook) is written by the victors, and big agriculture won the contest for health books in schools. Too bad. I wish we had a survey of more options growing up in health class.
@@TheHumanCondition Well said. I am happy to have found your channel, Densmore gave the theoretical foundation and I believe there are still more advancements which can be made. From this video I got information about protease and lipase where Densmore only wrote about amylase. In my own research I found hemp to be the ideal hygienic fabric for me, which fell below the radar when he was writing Consumption and Chronic Disease. There is even a new formaldahyde free milk protein fabric re-invented in Germany about a decade ago, which I have not yet been lucky enough to experience. I could go on and on but I'll just let you keep making videos!
hi, i have my gallbladder removed 2months ago and i feel weak everyday and not interested in foods i eat a little also i think im having a malturition. can this supplement help me? can i take this enzymes supplement and not ox bile supplement? or should i take both supplement? i was planning to take ox bile supplement only but after i see enzymes supplement im kinda confused.
Both are helpful after one is cleared from surgery to eat. Enzymes and ox bile are different. Ox bile contains bile salts that are part of digestive juice, and enzymes are also part of digestive juices and come from food. They are very safe supplements. I took both as a way to help me get used to carnivore eating.
@@TheHumanCondition can i take ox bile supplement and digestive enzymes supplement in every meal? or only if i only eat fatty foods? and how many ox bile supplement and digestive enzymes supplement do you recommend should i take as a starter? i ordered 125mg ox bile capsul. and thankyou so much for taking time replying to my question. i really appreciate it god bless
I'm very careful with my patients and I cannot give personal directions here, so I use microdoses at first to see how any new supplement is tolerated. It is not usually necessary, but my patients tend to be sensitive. I tell my patients to consider a part of a capsule or tablet of ox bile with every meal and increase if tolerated to a level that improves digestive symptoms.
Why do we take digestive enzyme supplements? Almost all enzymes are proteins (polypeptides - monomeric or multimeric). Each of them only works well in its native state (i.e., properly folded in its 3-D structure) with or without cofactor. Surely the ingested foreign EXOGENOUS digestive enzymes, like other exogenous protein molecules, are denatured by the gastric acid n digested by the various endogenous proteases (e.g., chymotrypsin, pepsin, n trypsin) n peptidases (e.g., endopeptidases, exopeptidases, dipeptidases, aminopeptidases, n carboxypeptidases) produced by the organs of the human digestive system. So, QUESTION: Do the ingested n digested foreign EXOGENOUS DIGESTIVE ENZYMES still retain their respective native states n remain functional in human small intestines? If YES, please give the details of published peer-reviewed journal articles that provide data supporting them. Thank you.
Hi I'm at whole foods right now the brand that you have super enzymes advertising it has that magnesium stearate and I heard that is not good for you why should we not use magnesium stearate can you please answer me right away so I can purchase it or not
Magnesium stearate is a common additive and most people tolerate it for convenience. However, some people have autoimmune problems. allergy or GMO reaction or acute concussions or other GI or gluten sensitivities to Mg stearate. It is not necessary and it a fat additive to supplements.
⭐ Additional FREE resources:
➡Common Digestive Imbalances Explained. Is it stomach acid or bile? - th-cam.com/video/cWKKUxC6new/w-d-xo.html
➡Basics of Stomach Acid Explained - th-cam.com/video/vASSEbgUt0Q/w-d-xo.html
➡Basics of Bile Explained - th-cam.com/video/UkL_de_fGls/w-d-xo.html
➡Basics of Hemorrhoids and Natural Remedies -th-cam.com/video/jY3z_VjDHwU/w-d-xo.html
➡Unexpected weight loss and remedies - th-cam.com/video/fn_6nYtbVEs/w-d-xo.html
I have to drink water , 30 minutes before I eat , or 30 minutes after I eat !!!!
I drink water that's Room Temperature !!! My future son in law who's a Doctor mentioned to me, to drink "room temperature water".
I have to chew my food "per " bite 50 times and slowly .
I have GERD, i did have erosion esophagus ( *I have a test every 6 months to keep an eye on it )
I have Gastritis, Low Stomach Acid . I am Proactive , that's how I found out , I end up having Hiatal Hernia , if it wasn't for having the "EGD test".
I have GERD, Gastritis, Erosion Esophagus, *Low Stomach Acid* I took the Acid test with baking soda and 8 oz of water .
Once I took a drink, I burped the same time, I was drinking the water, waited 15 minutes and nothing else happened.
Does that mean I have Low stomach Acid???
I have one more question, this will sound strange to you , I smell Sulfur coming out of my body, I have been to GI doctor, dentist, and including the "ER",
and the hospital "ER" didn't know what was causing it. That doctor at the hospital mentioned for me to go to the Dentist and ENT.
Have you ever heard of that before??? My own spouse, he can't even smell it , while sitting next to me. I have Never had this before and it's hard.
to talk to anyone about it.
I wonder: Why take digestive enzymes "right before meal" @6:48.
What interests me is: Natural enzymes in the body are secreted in the body after eating meal, according to the ingredients in the meal, so how come we can take them before meal?
As long as we get the pill casing or capsule casing to dissolve-if you dump out the capsule ingredients it works faster. We want the enzymes to mix with the food ASAP, so its all about the capsule or tablet dissolving in time. Enzymes require correct pH to work, so we want to get it right.
I have very stink breath since I was 12, I have struggled socially as a result. Since taking Digestive Enzymes, i feel much better, and less bloating, burping and flatulence. My breath, I believe is a little fresher. I shall keeping monitoring, before I start my omeprazole.
My hope is for all people to use less drugs if possible. Good job!
@@TheHumanCondition you are talking about drugs the doctors give out ? I personally don't take any drugs , only supplements..
This was very helpful! I've been seeing so many digestive enzyme videos on TikTok. I see them as people just trying to sell a product and no one ever explains why and how they are useful from a biological perspective. This really changed my opinions on trying them
You're so welcome!
Thanks
I still take it (even though I consume both meat: chicken, fish and some red meat) while I also consume cheese, chocolate and oatly milk as well in my diet, plus plants as well such as rice, spinach etc. So a whole range of products that I consume really and sometimes I just need to give my digestive system that support some times.
There's no bad foods, only poorly matched ones for each person. Let us know how you fare with your diet choices.
What would you recommend for someone with bile malabsorption aside from the prescription medication that is normally offered
I like elimination diets when a bile problem exists, and I take ox bile and taurine and lecithin if I have a bile problem.
Eating carnivore almost killed me - that after 5 weeks of this diet i ended up in hospital …
all started with me having diarrhea , being tested that i have sibo .. for 6 weeks i tried low fodmap diet it did not help , then i switched to keto diet for a month , it neither did any good , i had 8-9 time diarrhea a day , last thing i did was carnivore diet , consuming mostly beef lamb and eggs with gee since i am lactose intolerant, my diarrhea increased my brain fog increased , i could not sleep even thought i added electrolytes and salt .. i started eating lean to stop diarrhea never helped .. i dropped from 81 kg to 63 with 192 cm height , i could not walk any more .. whoever says carnivore diet is ultimate remedy for gut problems is at least ignorant , there should be some better studies , now i am just trying to survive eating boiled vegetables at hospital
My friend just eat a variety of food to get all their different sort of vitamins and bio chemestry benefits
Dont use food as some kind of weird extreme personality like haha i am carnivore. Ohh i am vegan
Eat variety of bio high quality food sort
Just avoid diabetes. High cholesterol. High triglycerides. Kidney disease problems. As you can see us humans can not tolerate overexageration we are all about sensible balance
@@mathewvanostin7118Well i thought carnivore diet can help me, because i have tried many other diets which did not work for me, carnivore society treated this diet like something magical so out of desparation i bought the lie
There are lots of barriers to entry for carnovore diets that a skilled clinician can guide people through. I would see an experienced clinician before pinning all these responses on the carnivore diet, and also there are many versions of it that can be modified to fit each person's needs. I hope you feel better. I rarely see boiled vegetables as a long term solution, but I am glad it helped. There are other factors here to uncover.
@@TheHumanCondition i switched completely to junk food first time in my lifer - diarrhea count dropped from 10-15 times to 4-5 times , not fainting as often as i did on low fodmap or carnivore diet, but the abdominal pain is just the same...
You know, junk food can improve symptoms in some cases if the person is sensitive to fibers, oxalates, lectins and phytates because processing removes these. It can feel good for 2 reasons-1 there is less antigenicity, and 2 there is less antinutrient "stealing" of minerals, vitamins, amino acids and fats from the intestinal lumen. I don't love junk food long term, but I have seen this many times before. Thank you for commenting!!! Carnivore diets can be harsh if the person has inhibited bile production from the pancreas and liver, and it can recover over weeks to months. Let us know how it goes, please.
Amazing info
So is pineapple fruit good to eat for digestion,or do other components work better and should we just get them as supplements?
I think pineapple can be a good food, but because it can cause chancre sores on the mouth it may be more powerful to get concentrated powder for enzyme use as a supplement when needed. However, there should not be a long term need for these if the life is balanced.
I find that supplementing with enzymes now(that I'm older)helps some of the feelings I've been experiencing.
That's so good to hear!
Hello doctor is chronic pancreatitis is reversable?
Mostly yes, an ultrasound of the live may help see if there is scarring.
liver and pancreas Ultrasound or MRI
Can it also help in rapid gastric emptying where digestion is very fast and unaablee to absorb nutrients?
yes, but usually with dietary changes and bile support beyond enzymes to regulate speed of motility. Chiropractic and acupuncture also help here.
@@TheHumanCondition u mean to cupping etc?
many acupuncture, cupping and chiropractic methods can also help in addition to diet. These are clinical findings, not always validated by placebo controlled studies due to budget and special interest politics.
Hello Dr , thanks for this video . I am vegetarian and deal with constipation. My stools are not hard at all but I generally don’t get bowel movement . I eat very healthy food avoid gluten as much as possible , drink enough water , eat lot of fiber . Will digestive enzymes help me?
check out Zoe Harcombe, Paul Mason, Nina Teicholz, and Ken Berry on youtube they explain how plant fiber can drive not correct constipation, let me know what you think. Digestive enzymes can help too.
Do the digestive enzymes effect the teeth, gums and tastebuds?
I have seen this yes
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR YOUR WELL EXPLAINED ADVISE FOR BETTER GI HEALTH ❤
Hello dr, I m 38 yo, male. I have started to feel gut problems when I was 30. Two years ago I developed a lower back disc degeneration and my life became a hell. I found some relief after I switched to keto. My gut health improved too but not very well so I began taking digestive enzymes supplements which really helped a lot. Even my body got fitter without working out. I am very happy with this outcome. Is it dangerous keeping on taking them continuously?
Thanks 😊
eventually one begins to make their own enzymes on keto and varnivore, especially if eating freeze dried organ meat pills too. Good job!!
What's the name of the enzyme you take?
Oh man I take many brands of enzymes, some are cheap and some are more costly, I do not need them when I do carnivore or keto usually.
What if you have EPI and take creon,
My experience is not validated, but I see food lectins inhibit the function of the liver and pancreas chronically, and stopping antinutrient intake (grains, beans, nuts and seeds) tends to help EPI. This observation is unproven with controlled trials, but thats what I observe.
Is it safe to take digest of enzyme while our mastic gum?
I am not sure there are safety issues, but I do not take them at the same time-I separate them by 3 hours I do not want them to mix in the stomach with each other.
@@TheHumanCondition Gotcha 👌 Thank you
I am confused when to take the digestive enzymes.i already take betaine HCl as I start my meal and I feel like this improved my digestion but more with proteins than starchy stuff.i want to add enzymes.should i wait until an hour after eating so the hcl doesnt mess with the enzymes.
Actually digestive enzymes require low (acid) pH so combining them with HCL supplements is a good idea. The time is not crucial as long as they all mix with the food during the 3 hours spent in the stomach.
@@TheHumanCondition thanks for the reply.
Great video ...I have had my gallbladder removed about 27 years ago and have all of these symptoms you talked about ..ie gas belching constipation etc..any advice please about supplements when bile is not available in its concentrated form from the gallbladder ?..THANKS
I don't know about your specific situation but luckily generally most adults are considered to have so much space available in the tubes (ducts) of the liver and pancreas separate from the gallbladder that we can store nearly as much there as we can in a gallbladder. The loss of the gallbladder should not preclude a person from good digestion by itself, but if we don't fix the cause of why it was removed, the digestion may suffer until we figure it out and rebalance the bile. In my experience most gallbladder removal patients who truly corrected their diets had no problems without a gallbladder. That often means bucking the severely outdated US dietary guidelines, however.
Supplement with Ox Bile
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I did take one this morning on empty stomach, I felt so sick for about 1 hour I was about to walk to the hospital? Then I start to feel warm even my feet were, always cold, my left side didn’t hurt at all
No gallbladder. Heard about oxbile. What is your take on taking oxbile? I take a probiotic with enzymes. I take a multivitamin. Vitamin D3 and magnesium.
I love oxbile, it is useful and available. Your supplements seem good too. Try it and let us know.
@@TheHumanCondition Any oxbile brand you recommend?
so many, I like NPA member stores.
@@TheHumanCondition If you had "low stomach Acid , what's the best thing to do , to heal it ?
@@debbiec6216what are your symptoms? 🙏
Great video and information, Doc! Thank you!!
My pleasure!
This video was very informative, thanks! One thing that's unclear is how many enzyme supplements to take with a a meal. The labels on the packages seem vague on purpose.
The labels are vague on purpose to appease the FDA. Generally with enzymes and digestive herbs I start with a micro dose if the patient is sensitive, see what they tolerate, and then increase the dose with meals over days until I reach a max effective dose. ITs an experiment for each person. Enzymes can be taken beyond the max label, after all they are food anyway. some people get a burning feeling with lots of Bromelain and have to stop.
Will digestive enzymes be effective by taking them after the meal about 20 to 30 minutes?
I experienced heart palpitations after taking them is it normal?
Its not uncommon for indigestion to cause gas pressure that presses up on the diaphragm and cause palpitations. Correcting digestion can help generally.
This is a great video covering the A to Z about digestive enzymes with respect to different diets! It's added to my recommended playlist and being sent to my subscribers! In Ayurveda (from Ancient India), sipping warm to hot water during meals stimulates and maintains healthy "Agni" (digestive fire), which is the root of all health. Of course, moist versus dry foods and cold/raw versus warm/cooked foods depend on the Ayurvedic body type (dosha constitution) of the individual. I loved your mention of the Chinese Medicine approach, also a fascinating health system.
Dr. Melanie! We are so honored to have you reference us on your Instagram this week. thanks for the tips on hot water Agni support in Ayurveda. I love these ancient pieces of wisdom and just eat them up-or drink them up in this case. Those doshas can have a real effect on how we process nutrients. I would love to interview you about your practice and your international wellness travel experience.
@@TheHumanCondition thank you for the invitation! I look forward to a healthy discussion for our viewers
Oh my goodness I burp so much it’s annoying to everyone around me. Plus it is painful in my chest, I sure hope this helps.
Me too! Let us know what happens.
Does an elevated lipase means I need enzymes?
Maybe-more history and exam is needed.
Hey doctor… how can I reach you for a consultation?
I do non-doctor coaching education calls on my new website humanconnditionlab.com thanks
My second question after how long someone who is taking digestive enzymes and hcl should stop taking them?thanks doctor
I think that an animal based diet will not need digestive enzyme supplements in about 3 weeks-unless they have abnormal liver or pancreas enzymes, gallstones, high triglycerides, insulin resistance, or chronic pancreatitis (does not show up in bloodwork-sometimes shows fecal chymotrypsin). when my patients and I eat a mostly plant based diet, we need enzyme supplements frequently but not continuously.
@@TheHumanCondition thanks much doctor but my 1st question about shistosomiasis has not been answered yet
I cannot find your schisto question-send it again for me.
I have some gallstones small, without any obstruction or pain. Will digestive enzymes help me to digest fat cause I feel bloated sometimes if I eat high fat meal. I am on key
Keto*
I see you are on keto from your other message. I cannot tell you for sure, but generally I see this a lot-where people need to support their bile function when on low carb or keto or carnivore diets. I did too for myself. It took me a few weeks to make my bile stronger and I used enzymes, ox bile, zinc lozenges for stomach acid, lecithin, and magnesium, and some L-carnitine and L-taurine to support my bile. Some people have a chronic heavy metal burden that complicates this through toxic bile recycling. Now It is much easier to digest saturated fats and more meats. I had to reduce grains and dairy too, although many are fine with organic dairy. (As a chef, don't get me started about access to raw dairy and other raw foods!-that's another topic)
Thanks!
@@TheHumanCondition thank you
Hello doc.
I have a long term problem with fat digesting and got sticky stool.
Sometimes its all good and sometimes the sticky stool problem comes in..
I generally eat a wide variety of plant and animal based foods.
Can a short course of digestive enzyme help me with it?
Thanks doc
Eliminating lectins from plants helped me with this.
@@TheHumanCondition thank u doc
Have you been diagnosed with anything? Asking if digestive enzymes will help makes me think you haven't... Look up exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. I was diagnosed and suffer awful with digestion and fat even on enzyme replacement.
@@richiep3520 now i got no issues..
I think stress management helped me a lot.
And i was not diagnosed with anything
IS there a test to see if your valve is open or close ?????
The iliocecal valve should be closed, and dysbiosis with gas and bloating keeps it open. Some people have more serious gastro (and intestinal) paresis, which is a weak gut muscle. Getting rid of processed food and adding butyric acid to feed healthy gut bacteria helps. A lower GI barium x-ray can show if the valve is open. It is not usually, but it can feel terrible.
@@TheHumanCondition I believe I have had that test . GI barium xray. The stuff I had to drink was horrible . It's been a long while since I had that test done. What I could do like Monday and see if I can get a copy of it.
It could been for the Ucler test . Again I'm check it out . What I really need is a "low stomach test done .
A lower GI or barium enema study can help too as you mentioned. Motility is messed up when minerals are imbalanced and from excess plant fibers in my experience.
@@TheHumanCondition Thank you for taking your time and explaining all this to me. I do appreciate it .
Long story short, I stopped eating Processed foods , junk foods, and soda since 2012 - present .
I have gerd, gastritis, erosion espohagus (that's one of my big worry ) , Low stomach acid , hiatia hernia and I have an smell in the body , that smells like sulfur . I thought it was my sinus or my gut .
I went to 5 specialist and not one could figure it out . I am on this health stuff everyday for the last 3 1/2 years.
@@TheHumanConditionhello sir can you please help me, what does an open valve feel like ? as in terrible that you stated 🙏 like pain ?
Hello, I have recently become vegan, and I am eating mainly legumes, fruit, vegetables, and whole grain bread. Since I started, I have been getting a lot of gas and bloating, not just after I eat, but all day. I have been taking a lot of Gas X, sometimes it helps a little, but it's not supposed to be used long term I assume. I am trying the low FOBMAT diet, and I am not yet sure whether it's working. The low FOBMAT diet doesn't seem too
sustainable because you are missing out on a lot of nutrients that you need from fruits, vegetables and legumes and for vegans legumes are the best source of protein. I assume that I am having trouble with all the fiber. I have wanted to try BEANO which I believe is a digestive enzyme, but I also know that there are others brands that might be of a higher quality. What would you suggest for me?
Watch Paul Mason lecture on fiber and lectins on youtube, and search for other fiber could be bad lectures on LowCarbDownUnder youtube
I was a raw vegan/fruitarian for 7 years, and it destroyed my digestive system.. The oxalates caused massive kidney problems..BE CAREFUL
I've noticed that a wee pinch of salt in tap water causes the water cells to plump. That's outgoing and absorbing. It has a slippery feel to it. What do you think? Would that help this mouth dryness? I just quit smoking because it dried me so bad, plus, it offset my breathing and I couldn't trainnmy breaths to stay normal. I'm about past that. You'll save twice as much.
Anyhow, the dryness. It makes people angry or depressed or quick to snap. It hurts.
What pills might help? Do 'Fitumins' work as enzymes? Which ones if so, for saliva dryness? I have no bile. I had the surgery as a young adult.
Salt increases surface tension of water, this may explain what you observed. Also, smoking drains zinc and other minerals from the body, and this loss of electrolyte balance can be subtle and dehydrating. Do you mean vitamins? I don't know what fitumins are. A trace mineral formula can help with dryness, as can vitamin A and saturated fats over time. If one has surgery to remove the gallbladder, the pancreas and liver are always still there or you are dead, and they continue to produce bile, and store it n the ductwork of the organs-less efficient, but quite adequate. If bile is insufficient, it usually can be reversed. Lectins inhibit bile production in some people.
Do you have a recommendation on a digestive enzyme for someone who gets a lot of heartburn? To add to a good diet.
Now tends to be a reliable inexpensive company, generally I like bromelain and other enzymes like amylase and proteases from a store that is a member of the NPA natural products association.
In your clinical experience.. Have you had good success using certain anti-microbials to rid the intestines of bacterial and fungal overgrowth.. I've tried Oregano but didn't do much
You know, sometimes herbal and other natural preparations are super effective but when they are not, I have seen 3 main reasons. One is chronic heavy metal exposure and retention which just fuels bad bacteria, fungi and even cancer cells. Two, poor gut motility from a brain injury concussion, and three, too much carbs ratio to fats and protein (usually grains and nut flours in otherwise healthy eaters). Look for a reason if you can win the battle against bad organisms. Ultimately we have to find a way to starve them (the bad flora) while keeping the person alive and thriving.
What about the issue with the lack of enteric coating on the supplements? Will the pills survive the journey through the acidic stomach? Prescribed digedtive enzyme capsules are coated to ensure they reach the small intestine.
That can be a problem. Some digestive enzymes can be activated by stomach acid or even survive stomach acid. There has been a story told in medicine that all proteins are destroyed down to amino acids in the stomach, but when you analyze healthy stool you see it isn't mostly happening. Inefficiencies are common in biological systems and that feeds the next downstream organism in the food/waste chain. Probiotics and enzymes often make it through the stomach in practicality, and so do many large molecules as plant medicinal compounds. Otherwise plant medicines could not work and they do make it into the bloodstream when eaten. An enteric coating does help some patients.
@@TheHumanCondition Hello Doctor, are digestive enzymes fatal to Candida fungus?
No, I like to starve candida with a low carb diet.
do I have to stay on digestive enzymes forever with epi or can my pancreatic enzymes normalize with proper diet
When one gets off plant lectins I have seen the pancreas restore function.
can digestive enzymes help acne??
generally I have seen this to be true, although i tend to see best results when lowering all carbs and processed dairy proteins. I see acne in the ring of the face and the chest and upper back clear up. Let us know what happens.
Can we use digestive enzymes for better digestion for weight gain to consume more calories. Can we use them for long term.
Many people use digestive enzymes for their whole life in order to digest food fully and to support healthy weight. The idea is that if we digest and absorb more nutrients, we will crave less calories and carbs and thus maintain weight.
If the goal is to build muscle and gain weight, then enzymes also help to again absorb more nutrients-protein for muscle, fat for fuel and carbs for the insulin surges needed to build muscle mass. Of course more exercise and calories are required.
@@TheHumanCondition Thanks for clarifying the doubt. Means alot ❤️👌
You bet!
Hi doc.please which herbs do you suggest for shistosomiasis parasites because I took praziquantel 4 times but nothing.
Tough one-I do try many herbs for support but this is dangerous parasite of freshwater contaminated by feces, and it is mostly outside the US. I would work with a tropical disease specialist and rotate drugs and retest until it is gone. sorry, I'm holistic mostly but not this time. I am not sold on the idea of vaccines for parasites at this time. Wormwood has been used around the tropics for some time and increasing bodily resistance through diet and hygienic water supply can help. Wormwood can be toxic too, so we must be careful. The liver and the bladder can fail with this disease, so whatever is tried-testing is required as these worms live a long time.
www.nature.com/articles/s41572-018-0013-8
@@TheHumanCondition ok doc thanks I do testing to .but I just ordered paraguard cleanse to try hopefully it will help
@@TheHumanCondition I will update you after
I have had the head of pancreas removed along with part of my stomach and spleen and have been on Creon for years. I now have no insurance and need help finding something that will work OTC. Since being off Creon I’ve lost over a 100 pounds so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Reducing lectins and carbs helps a lot in my experience with these surgeries.
I was Creon for 3 weeks, caused dehydration and I collapsed was unconscious waiting in hospital to see Dr's! The FDA published the study on Creon earlier this year. 377 patients became dehydrated and some patients committed suicide! I think this drug is dangerous, and it damages bowels! Did you have bowel problems whilst using Creon??
I tend to avoid drugs if I can. I take patients on medications and work with their pharmacists and prescribers to reduce number and dose if at all possible using other natural methods.
@@TheHumanCondition you are my kind of doc. If I can avoid big pharma meds, it's the best .
I had my gall bladder and gall stones taken out , is it better to take digestion enzymes , and I keep track of bile .
Thank you for the information
do digestive enzymes from supplement last long in the body? can i take now but my next meal is maybe 4 hours later, the enzymes are still there?
no, they should be gone in 4 hours. Best to take near a meal.
@@TheHumanCondition thank you very much. i will take mine close to meal time.
Please can you tell me why my husband ate meat 🥩 for 33 years meat and his digestion was really bad now change plant base is better but not as bad. Is very sad to make specific groups as bad or worse as HUMAN we are all
Different.
some people need different diets, I would ask about the quality of the meat, the grass fed option, what other foods he ate, and whether they were lectins, and what the digestive problems were. A lot to unpack here. Your lesson is a good one-no perfect diet for everyone.
Have you read Emmet Densmore? I've followed his hygenic theory for years on my own with good results. Some of the things you've said call him to mind.
Yes! wonderful books by Densmore. I believe history (schoolbook) is written by the victors, and big agriculture won the contest for health books in schools. Too bad. I wish we had a survey of more options growing up in health class.
@@TheHumanCondition Well said. I am happy to have found your channel, Densmore gave the theoretical foundation and I believe there are still more advancements which can be made. From this video I got information about protease and lipase where Densmore only wrote about amylase. In my own research I found hemp to be the ideal hygienic fabric for me, which fell below the radar when he was writing Consumption and Chronic Disease. There is even a new formaldahyde free milk protein fabric re-invented in Germany about a decade ago, which I have not yet been lucky enough to experience. I could go on and on but I'll just let you keep making videos!
Thanks for the comments, feel free.
hi, i have my gallbladder removed 2months ago and i feel weak everyday and not interested in foods i eat a little also i think im having a malturition. can this supplement help me?
can i take this enzymes supplement and not ox bile supplement? or should i take both supplement?
i was planning to take ox bile supplement only but after i see enzymes supplement im kinda confused.
Both are helpful after one is cleared from surgery to eat. Enzymes and ox bile are different. Ox bile contains bile salts that are part of digestive juice, and enzymes are also part of digestive juices and come from food. They are very safe supplements. I took both as a way to help me get used to carnivore eating.
@@TheHumanCondition can i take ox bile supplement and digestive enzymes supplement in every meal? or only if i only eat fatty foods?
and how many ox bile supplement and digestive enzymes supplement do you recommend should i take as a starter? i ordered 125mg ox bile capsul.
and
thankyou so much for taking time replying to my question. i really appreciate it god bless
I'm very careful with my patients and I cannot give personal directions here, so I use microdoses at first to see how any new supplement is tolerated. It is not usually necessary, but my patients tend to be sensitive. I tell my patients to consider a part of a capsule or tablet of ox bile with every meal and increase if tolerated to a level that improves digestive symptoms.
My X was loud and wouldn’t stop yapping, nobody could get a word in edgewise, it got embarrassing.
True!
Why do we take digestive enzyme supplements?
Almost all enzymes are proteins (polypeptides - monomeric or multimeric). Each of them only works well in its native state (i.e., properly folded in its 3-D structure) with or without cofactor.
Surely the ingested foreign EXOGENOUS digestive enzymes, like other exogenous protein molecules, are denatured by the gastric acid n digested by the various endogenous proteases (e.g., chymotrypsin, pepsin, n trypsin) n peptidases (e.g., endopeptidases, exopeptidases, dipeptidases, aminopeptidases, n carboxypeptidases) produced by the organs of the human digestive system.
So, QUESTION: Do the ingested n digested foreign EXOGENOUS DIGESTIVE ENZYMES still retain their respective native states n remain functional in human small intestines?
If YES, please give the details of published peer-reviewed journal articles that provide data supporting them.
Thank you.
Too many capsules will make me vomit! My husband said I was nuts!😂
We take them out of the capsules too
Hi I'm at whole foods right now the brand that you have super enzymes advertising it has that magnesium stearate and I heard that is not good for you why should we not use magnesium stearate can you please answer me right away so I can purchase it or not
Magnesium stearate is a common additive and most people tolerate it for convenience. However, some people have autoimmune problems. allergy or GMO reaction or acute concussions or other GI or gluten sensitivities to Mg stearate. It is not necessary and it a fat additive to supplements.
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remove the intro from all future videos never ever include any intros
we may try that. thanks
I am always bloated after binge… so I have to take digestive enzyme supplements with lunch. 🥲