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My original post asked for recommendations for brands and enzyme  
products that folks on the list were using and liked.

I got about 25 responses -- Thanks!!  It appears that there are many  
different brands that work for different individuals.  Several people  
indicated they tried several brands before they found one that  
worked.  A couple of people said a particular product worked for a  
while and then was no longer effective and they had to change.  Some  
prefer animal based-enzymes and other prefer plant-based enzymes and  
some use prescription enzymes.  Summary and list of brands is below  
-- all comments are from respondents.  I have noted in parentheses  
cases when a brand or product was used by different people.  A couple  
of people recommended buying enzymes from www.vitacost.com as they  
have the best prices.  I have included websites or other contact  
numbers where they were provided.

As always, read the bottles and make calls to make sure that the  
formulations are still gluten free and otherwise safe for your diet  
requirements.  Take no chances!!

*  Twinlabs digestive enzymed
*  VRP digestive enzymes (www.vrp.com)
*  VegiZyme by Bio-genesis  (not always available from health food  
stores -- address on the bottle says Bio-Genesis Nutraceuticals, Mill  
Creek, Washington  98012.  Helps with constipation.
*  Ultra plan digestive enzymes (1/2 capsule as they are strong)
*  Kirkman Labs - 2 people mentioned this brand.  One specified using  
Enzyme-Complete DPP-IV with Isogest; the other said she noticed a  
huge difference when switched from TwinLabs.  1 800 245 8282 or  
kirkmangroup.com .  Their plant is gluten free and they are cutting  
edge with their products.
*  Enzymatic
*  One 100 IU capsule of rice bran oil capsule vitamin to help with  
fat tolerance.
*  AbsorbAid enzymes (but they are made with corn so be aware if that  
gives you trouble.
*  iFLORA probiotic useful to help after an antibiotic.  
(www.sedonalabs.com)
*  Mannatech enzymes and probiotics
*  Jarrow Formulas Zymes Plus
*  Digestin by Progressive Labs
*  Pro-Gest-Ade (1) and Similase (1)  by Enzymatic Therapy   
www.prevail.com
*  Digest Gold (1) and  Digest (1)  from Enzymedica
*  Creon capsules (prescribed by a doctor for pancreatic  
insufficiency)  Creon website:  http://snipurl.com/1g2pf
*  Zyme-aid by Country Life    www.country-life.com
*  Bio-Gest by Thorne,  Highline HCl, Soloray HCl plus pepsin, extra  
strength (the one without the papaya leaf in it it.)
* For acid reflux symptoms, try "Heartburn Free"(by Enzymatic therapy  
or PhytoPharmica, same company).  (NOTE:  Our daughter has tried this  
and it made her sick for a couple of days, so it isn't for everyone.)
*  Natren.com      Bifodo Factor   and   MegaAcidinous  -- take one  
hour before eating in the morning.
*  Culturelle (CVS sells it over the counter).  This is a probiotic.
*  Lipanase by Douglas Labs  www.douglaslabs.com
*  McNEIL  Pancrease MR 4
*  Doctor prescribed - Pangestyme UL 18.  (May also come in lower  
doses.) The enteric coated was the key for me.

Other Comments:
*  Try a DGL licorice for heartburn symptoms.
*  Specific carbohydrate diet can help in some cases.
*  Some folks find HCl can upset the stomach.
*  Vitamin C/Ascorbic acid is as essential  part of maintaining  
stomach acid as HCL.
*  One person also reminded that to heal the gut, her nutritionist  
recommends taking l-glutamine plus probiotics at each meal.

Jackie in AZ
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