are enzyme supplements necessary

**mkrulic** · 08-07-2008, 07:08 PM

I dont know if I should put this in here or the supps section. I heard that your enzyme production goes down as you age. if Im nearing my 40's should I consider supplenting w/ anything for digesting foods.

**MuscleScience** · 08-07-2008, 08:11 PM

nope, not unless a doc tells you too

**mkrulic** · 08-08-2008, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by MuscleScience

nope, not unless a doc tells you too

thanks.

**sorel_C** · 08-08-2008, 01:57 PM

try em out,, if you get really gasy and upset stomach,, there not needed what so ever,, means u have more then enough enzymes,,,,, why not just eat veggies with your meals,, they pack a nice amount of digestive enzymnes

**Narkissos** · 08-08-2008, 03:10 PM

I'd count enzymes right up there with my top 10 'must-have' supplements personally.

Enzymes' uses/effects in the body are not limited to the digestive environment.

But, w/ reference to said environment, the more we can assimilate... the higher our feed efficiency...

Bromelaine for one, is my mainstay.

Great anti-inflammatory... awesome protein digestive aide...great assistive therapy as an anti-coagulant...

Bromelaine has also been pegged as a plausible potential treatment in autoimmune disease.

I started to use it heavily when i had soft tissue injury from a high impact car accident some weeks back.

...and, what should've taken months to heal, took weeks.

I was out of the gym for only one day in fact.

Food for thought.

-CNS

**sorel_C** · 08-08-2008, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by *Narkissos*

I'd count enzymes right up there with my top 10 'must-have' supplements personally.

Enzymes' uses/effects in the body are not limited to the digestive environment.

But, w/ reference to said environment, the more we can assimilate... the higher our feed efficiency...

Bromelaine for one, is my mainstay.

Great anti-inflammatory... awesome protein digestive aide...great assistive therapy as an anti-coagulant...

Bromelaine has also been pegged as a plausible potential treatment in autoimmune disease.

I started to use it heavily when i had soft tissue injury from a high impact car accident some weeks back.

...and, what should've taken months to heal, took weeks.

I was out of the gym for only one day in fact.

Food for thought.

-CNS

Really? i think i might have to add'em back in again,, n reevalute

**Narkissos** · 08-08-2008, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by cowboy-chris

try em out,, if you get really gasy and upset stomach,, there not needed what so ever,, means u have more then enough enzymes,,,,,

That makes no sense.

Originally Posted by cowboy-chris

why not just eat veggies with your meals,, they pack a nice amount of digestive enzymnes

If you're eating raw fruits/veggies... yes.

Cooking destroys enzymes... where would these enzymes you refer to be derived?

-CNS

**sorel_C** · 08-08-2008, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by *Narkissos*

That makes no sense.

If you're eating raw fruits/veggies... yes.

Cooking destroys enzymes... where would these enzymes you refer to be derived?

-CNS

say what?? never really look to much into it to be truthful,, i was taught by someone i look up to about supps,,, i always just kept it at eat my veggies (raw) at each meal from broccolie, califlower, and green beans n thats all i needed................. he also said if i got gasy or upset stomach from D.E to ditch em,, cuz there was no need as my body was producing enough, and thsoe signs were just telling me its an overboard of enzymes..... sorry no real in depth answer

**Phate** · 08-08-2008, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by *Narkissos*

I'd count enzymes right up there with my top 10 'must-have' supplements personally.

Enzymes' uses/effects in the body are not limited to the digestive environment.

But, w/ reference to said environment, the more we can assimilate... the higher our feed efficiency...

Bromelaine for one, is my mainstay.

Great anti-inflammatory... awesome protein digestive aide...great assistive therapy as an anti-coagulant...

Bromelaine has also been pegged as a plausible potential treatment in autoimmune disease.

I started to use it heavily when i had soft tissue injury from a high impact car accident some weeks back.

...and, what should've taken months to heal, took weeks.

I was out of the gym for only one day in fact.

Food for thought.

-CNS

what do you use for your enzyme supplement, a specific product or do you buy bulk/make your own?

**mkrulic** · 08-08-2008, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by *Narkissos*

I'd count enzymes right up there with my top 10 'must-have' supplements personally.

Enzymes' uses/effects in the body are not limited to the digestive environment.

But, w/ reference to said environment, the more we can assimilate... the higher our feed efficiency...

Bromelaine for one, is my mainstay.

Great anti-inflammatory... awesome protein digestive aide...great assistive therapy as an anti-coagulant...

Bromelaine has also been pegged as a plausible potential treatment in autoimmune disease.

I started to use it heavily when i had soft tissue injury from a high impact car accident some weeks back.

...and, what should've taken months to heal, took weeks.

I was out of the gym for only one day in fact.

Food for thought.

-CNS

this is very helpfull. thanks much

**mkrulic** · 08-08-2008, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by cowboy-chris

try em out,, if you get really gasy and upset stomach,, there not needed what so ever,, means u have more then enough enzymes,,,,, why not just eat veggies with your meals,, they pack a nice amount of digestive enzymnes

Ill remember this. thanks for responding

**Narkissos** · 08-09-2008, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Phate

what do you use for your enzyme supplement, a specific product or do you buy bulk/make your own?

I have tried blends... but for now i just use bromelain by the company 'natural factors'.

This is the 500mg/capsule dosage.

One capsule provides 1000GDU.

I use 3 capsules every 3 hours.

I believe peak concentration is reached an hour post-consumption...

-CNS

**Narkissos** · 08-09-2008, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by mkrulic

this is very helpfull. thanks much

np mate.

-CNS

**Phate** · 08-09-2008, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by *Narkissos*

I have tried blends... but for now i just use bromelain by the company 'natural factors'.

This is the 500mg/capsule dosage.

One capsule provides 1000GDU.

I use 3 capsules every 3 hours.

I believe peak concentration is reached an hour post-consumption...

-CNS

does the mg or gdu(btw what does this mean) matter more, because i see products with less mgs but have high gdus?

**mkrulic** · 08-09-2008, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by *Narkissos*

I have tried blends... but for now i just use bromelain by the company 'natural factors'.

This is the 500mg/capsule dosage.

One capsule provides 1000GDU.

I use 3 capsules every 3 hours.

I believe peak concentration is reached an hour post-consumption...

-CNS

looked this company up and there is a distributer w/ in walking distance. this has been very helpfull. thanks again

**Narkissos** · 08-09-2008, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Phate

does the mg or gdu(btw what does this mean) matter more, because i see products with less mgs but have high gdus?

Higher GDU matters more definitely... If you can get 1000-2000 you've got a good product. I've seen some as high as 2400 however. The brand I currently use, I've stuck with it because it's worked well for me.

Originally Posted by mkrulic

looked this company up and there is a distributer w/ in walking distance. this has been very helpfull. thanks again

Never a problem mate

-CNS

**quaker48** · 08-09-2008, 06:15 PM

Source natural makes a great multi enzyme product. If you cook your meat, eggs, drink shakes, use the microwave then you need to take an enzyme supplement. Also probiotic is another an important supplement you should be taking.