Enzyme therapy
Alternate names: Enzyme Replacement Therapy, Systemic Enzyme Therapy
Background
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).
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).
Safety Safety definitions
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.Effectiveness
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 Effectiveness definitions
Enzyme therapy can involve numerous enzymes that are used alone or in combination. See specific enzyme monographs for effectiveness information.
Dosing & administration
See specific enzymes for dosing information.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
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.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
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.
Products
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