b.c. Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 During my June Whole 30, one problem I had consistently was... digestive... in nature. Everything I tried tweaking (water, probiotics, fermented foods, more fat, extra fiber) didn't really resolve it. DH and I are gearing up for a Whole 30 starting August 11. My mom sent me some digestive enzymes she bought from her nutritionist that didn't work for her (Standard Process brand Enzycore 4060) and I was hoping they would work for me, but the last ingredient listed is maltodextrin. I know that would be out for a Whole 30, so my question is... Any recommendations for another product? Does anyone ever make a personal exception for a med like this? I just can't imagine another Whole 30 going 5-6 days between ... bm's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derval Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 http://whole9life.com/tag/digestive-enzymes/ might have the info you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andria Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 The link Derval provided is a good one. Be wary of the NOW super enzymes, however. I have found that the one I can purchase locally has lactose (from milk) in it. Another forum member posted that she saw "may contain sulfites" on the label . Just to add: I love Enzymedica Digest Gold (with ATPro) _ take 1 capsule per meal just after you take your first bite or two of food. This one is totally compliant, but double check the label if you chose to buy since ingredients have been known to change regionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andria Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 ps: i love your avatar, b.c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy34 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I used this during my Whole30 and ingredient list was compliant. I was having the same BM issues and it seemed to help. Dr. Schulze's Intestinal Formula #1 Curacao and Cape Aloe Leaf, Senna leaf and pod, Cascara Sagrada aged bark, Oregon Grape Root, Hawaiian yellow ginger root, garlic bulb, and habanero pepper. OTHER: cellulose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.c. Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 The link Derval provided is a good one. Be wary of the NOW super enzymes, however. I have found that the one I can purchase locally has lactose (from milk) in it. Another forum member posted that she saw "may contain sulfites" on the label . Just to add: I love Enzymedica Digest Gold (with ATPro) _ take 1 capsule per meal just after you take your first bite or two of food. This one is totally compliant, but double check the label if you chose to buy since ingredients have been known to change regionally. Thank you for the recommendation and the reminder to read the label. I will just have to see what's available to me locally I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.c. Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 http://whole9life.com/tag/digestive-enzymes/ might have the info you need Thanks, Derval - I definitely should have googled it first. Incidentally, after reading the ingredients, I now understand why my mother couldn't take this supplement - she's discovered she's allergic to kale Yet another reason to read labels closely (and do allergy testing BEFORE purchasing all sorts of supplements like this.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope for Lisa Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I saw that the Whole30 book recommends Pure Encapsulations Digestive Enzyme Ultra, but that has maltodextrin, which is not allowable. So, is the book in error, is it being overlooked, or did the formulation change? Also, the previously mentioned NOW brand also has items not allowed, as mentioned above, but was previously recommended in the reading material. So, I'll see if I can find the enzymedica digest gold as mentioned above. Pls advise about Pure Encapsulations. I'm disappointed a brand that advertises as pure would include such ingredient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 13 minutes ago, Hope for Lisa said: I saw that the Whole30 book recommends Pure Encapsulations Digestive Enzyme Ultra, but that has maltodextrin, which is not allowable. So, is the book in error, is it being overlooked, or did the formulation change? Also, the previously mentioned NOW brand also has items not allowed, as mentioned above, but was previously recommended in the reading material. So, I'll see if I can find the enzymedica digest gold as mentioned above. Pls advise about Pure Encapsulations. I'm disappointed a brand that advertises as pure would include such ingredient. I'm guessing the formulation changed. An older 2015 data sheet indicated the product includes tapioca dextrin, which would be compliant. But the current data sheet says nothing about the added ingredients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope for Lisa Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 That's a shame a company that advertises its purity, etc., would add maltodextrin. Here is the most recent ingredient list: http://www.pureencapsulations.com/products/digestive-enzymes-ultra-w-betaine-hcl.html Thanks. Researching Disgest Gold now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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