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Hello everyone,
Last night I started taking Q-zyme by garden of life, I took 2 after my supper. About 1/2 hr later I had the worst stomach ache which caused me to get dizzy and nauseated. A few hours later I had diarrhea 5 times in an hour. I did not eat anything different except their were slices of ginger in my stir fry.
Has anyone else had this problem with taking enzymes? I know garden of lifes products are very potent. I know I have candida and really want to take this product but am scared to take it again today. Thanks!!
Tammy
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- Re: Can digestive enzymes cause stom... TC-12
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MoreThis is a reply to # 283,020Hi, Tammy. I've taken a large number of enzyme formulas from various suppliers, and never had any problems with them. Papain (an enzyme derived from papaya, and used in meat tenderizers) can cause a warm stomach and general "hot" body feeling when taken in quantity. Omega Zyme ("Q Zyme") contains papain, but apparently in the usual modest amount.
A list of Omega Zyme ingredients is at the link below. It contains live probiotics (beneficial bacteria), whereas most enzyme formulas skip same, leaving probiotics as a separate, optional supplement. It also contains barley grass juice, which I believe some folks may be allergic to (I've heard several comments about "grass" sensitivities in Garden of Life products). My guess is that either the probiotics or grass component is affecting you. You can try substantially reducing the dose and see what happens, steadily increasing the dose later if feasible. Personally, if it was me, I'd move on to another enzyme formula and probiotic from other supplier(s) -- not everyone can tolerate a given herb or other supplement, much the way some can drink milk, while others will suffer lactose reactions. There are many good brands of enzymes and probiotics, so don't feel bound to any given brand.http://www.nutritiousgarden.com/omegazyme.asp
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This is a reply to # 283,020Hi Tammy, your msg was very helpful. I was just at The Vitamin Shoppe this afternoon and contemplated buying Q-zyme for the first time. I've never tried it --been using other enzymes.
I also believe I may have a problem with yeast. The first time I took G of Life's Fungal Defense I had a major reaction to it once I got up to 8 caps/day. I e-mailed the company and told that that was some really potent stuff! That may or may not have been die-off with the Fungal Defense.
However, when I took Primal Defense for about 1-2 mo. I had a real die-off reaction that ended up curing half my symptoms. Some persist, and I am going out of my mind waiting for the next reaction.
It may be that your body is cleansing for the first time from taking the Q-zyme. Did you try the other Garden of Life products before this? Or was this your first?
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This is a reply to # 283,023Hi Skin-knee,
Right now I am having pain again after trying q-zyme. But this time I took a half a pill instead of two but the pain is still unbearable. I did take fungal defense about 6 months ago with no affects whatsoever. I have tried primal defense. I was taking 4 a day with no effects. I probably shouldv'e taken more but it got too expensive so I quit it. I am going to try it again soon. I have been taking garden of lifes perfect food and RM-10 with no ill affects.
I must have some allergy to q-zyme. Is there any other enzyme supplement you or anyone can recommend? I know I need to take them because of the gas and bloating and candida.
Thank you!!
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This is a reply to # 283,025Hi. Sorry this is happening to you! I use Digest Gold and I think it works quite well for me. I have not had any pain or anything.
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This is a reply to # 283,025Hi Sleepygal,
You took half a pill instead of two, and you are still experiencing pain?? At least it was a smart move lowering the dosage. When I had the bad reaction to Fungal Defense (entire neck turned red, it was horrible-looking), I told you I e-mailed Garden of Life...the support person who e-mailed back said I should probably decrease the dosage because it might be an allergic reaction to the product. I don't know how you're going to take less than half a pill. It is hard to say if yours is a bad or good (die-off) reaction --so I won't.
Right now I am taking Active Enzymes which I got along with purchasing ThreeLac....but ThreeLac hasn't worked for me, or I'm too impatient to go on not seeing results. A nutrition doc I went to see this year had me to buy Intenzmye Forte and Hydro-zyme (both from Biotics Research) --they are small bottles though. So I have only taken those 2 brands...eventually they will run out, that's why I was considering Q-zyme. Go to a health food store or The Vitamin Shoppe and check out the enzymes that they have. I haven't had any adverse reactions to enzymes. Maybe it is just a bad brand for you.
Yep, Primal Defense does cost an arm and a leg, but I think taking it helped with my "die-off" so I've been keeping at it. The Vitamin Shoppe sells Garden of Life products at a considerable discount. You should check it out. So no adverse reactions to Fungal or Primal, huh? Hmmm.
I would like to ask you: what have you been eating while you've been taking Q-zyme? Also, how is the food prepared?
take it easy.
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This is a reply to # 283,020I had horrible stomach pain after taking candex which is a strong digestive enzyme blend. I also have had problems with other enzymes in the past. It caused the worst burning pain I've ever endured.
I went to the emergency room and they basically told me that I probably have a spot in my stomach that is forming an ulcer and to quit taking digestive enzymes.
The only one that I can tolerate is some pancreatin called alka-pan.- Re: Can digestive enzymes cause stom... IBDL
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This is a reply to # 283,200HI there,
Yes! If your digestive tract is out of balance and has been for a long time any strong enzyme is going to give you gas, pain and burning. Mine stemmed from h pylori which can be anywhere along your stomach, small intestine or large intestine and is a bacteria. Search for h pylori on curezone and there are many natural cures.
Took me 3 months to figure it out! I started out by taking 1 tsp of Manuka honey and in 20 seconds all the burning and pain was diminishing fast. Gotta love mother nature!
Good Luck & Good Health!
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This is a reply to # 283,020Yes, I am feeling really dizzy. I have diarrhea when I woke up this morning. This Garden of Life stuff is so expensive too. I don't think I can use this any more. I can't be sleepy and dizzy. I am going to call the company tomorrow and talk with someone. When I was using the NOW plant based enzyme I was fine. I had energy. I am going back on the NOW brand. I wish I can get my money back from the Garden of Life for the Q-zyme and this probotics. - Re: Can digestive enzymes cause stom... Rachael1967
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This is a reply to # 283,020Enzyme therapy is to before your meals I had a enzyme do that some to me make your using the correct enzyme your body type is lacking in first I can't use ones that include diary at all and some get that from a Allergie to Glutin as well
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