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Enzyme Therapy

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Description

Enzymes are molecules that the body needs to perform various processes. Enzyme therapy involves the use of enzymes for health.

Enzymes are used for a number of conditions, including cystic fibrosis, digestion problems due to a disorder of the pancreas (pancreatic insufficiency), and inability to properly digest the sugar lactose (lactose intolerance).

Is It Effective?

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NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.

Insufficient evidence

Enzyme therapy can involve numerous enzymes that are used alone or in combination. See specific enzyme monographs for effectiveness information.

Is it Safe?

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Enzyme therapy is most commonly used to replace a specific enzyme which should be made by the body. It might also be used to help break down food or tissue.

Safety

Enzyme therapy can involve numerous enzymes that are used alone or in combination. See specific enzyme monographs for safety information.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: See specific enzymes for safety information.

Drug interactions

It is not known if this treatment interacts with any medicines. Before using this treatment, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.

Herb interactions

There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.

Food interactions

There are no known interactions with foods.

Other names

Enzyme Replacement Therapy, Systemic Enzyme Therapy.

Disclaimer

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