Dosages

Enzymes

U.S. RDA:
Not Available

Dr. Atkins:
Not Available

Dr. Balch:
Aging: follow label directions.
Alcoholism: follow label directions.
Allergies: follow label directions with meals.
Arteriosclerosis/atherosclerosis: follow label directions.
Bursitis: follow label directions between meals.
Celiac disease: follow label directions, 3 times daily between meals, on an empty stomach.
Circulatory problems: follow label directions. Take between meals.
Cirrhosis: follow label directions. Take with each meal.
Constipation: follow label directions. Take after meals.
Emphysema: follow label directions. Take with meals.
Kidney stones: follow label directions.
Menopausal and perimenopausal problems: follow label directions. Take with meals.

Dr. Barney:
Acne: take as directed just prior to eating.
HIV/AIDS: follow label directions.
Arthritis: follow label directions before meals.
Bursitis: take as directed before eating.
Cancer: take 5 with each meals and take 3 enteric coated enzymes between meals.
Colitis: take as directed on an empty stomach 30 minutes before meals and before bed.
Diarrhea: take 30 minutes before eating.
Diverticulitis: take as directed on empty stomach 30 minutes before meals and before bed.
Fibromyalgia: take as directed with meals, upon arising and before retiring.
Gallstones: take as directed 30 minutes prior to eating.
Heartburn: take as directed 30 minutes prior to eating.
Kidney stones: take as directed.
Lupus: take as directed prior to meals and between meals.
Obesity: take as directed.

Drs. Zand, Spreen, & LaVille:
Diverticular disease: a full spectrum digestive enzyme supplement containing 5,000IU of lipase, 2,5000IU of amylase, 3000IU of protease, plus 500mg - 1,000mg of pancreatin, with each meal.
Eczema: a pancreatic-enzyme supplement with meals.
Fibroids, uterine: a full-spectrum digestive enzyme supplement providing 5,000IU of lipase, 2,5000IU of amylase, and 300IU of protease, plus 500mg - 1,000mg of pancreatin, with each meal.
Impotence: follow label directions.
Indigestion: a full-spectrum digestive-enzyme supplement providing 5,000IU of lipase, 2,500IU of amylase, and 300IU of protease, plus 500mg - 1,000mg of pancreatin, immediately after the two largest meals of the day.
Infertility: a full-spectrum digestive-enzyme supplement providing 5,000IU of lipase, 2,500IU of amylase, and 300IU of protease, plus 500mg - 1,000mg of pancreatin, immediately before each meal.
Irritable bowel syndrome: follow label directions and take with meals.
Kidney disease: a full-spectrum digestive-enzyme providing 5,000IU of lipase, 2,5000IU of amylase, and 300IU of protease, plus 500mg - 1,000mg of pancreatin, with each meal.
Lupus: a full-spectrum digestive-enzyme providing 5,000IU of lipase, 2,5000IU of amylase, and 300IU of protease, plus 500mg - 1,000mg of pancreatin, with each meal. Also, take a proteolytic enzyme between meals.
Malabsorption: a full-spectrum digestive enzyme supplement with meals.
Meniere's disease: a full-spectrum digestive-enzyme providing 5,000IU of lipase, 2,5000IU of amylase, and 300IU of protease, plus 500mg - 1,000mg of pancreatin, with each meal.
Multiple sclerosis: a full-spectrum digestive-enzyme providing 5,000IU of lipase, 2,5000IU of amylase, and 300IU of protease, plus 500mg - 1,000mg of pancreatin, with each meal.
Nail problems: a digestive-enzyme formula containing hydrochloride for three months. Take 1 or 2 capsules immediately after each meal. If you develop indigestion, discontinue the supplement.
Pancreatitis: 10X strength non-enteric-coated enzyme tablets or capsules - 500mg immediately before each meal.
Parkinson's disease digestive-enzyme supplement with each meal.
Pelvic inflammatory disease: a full-spectrum digestive-enzyme providing 5,000IU of lipase, 2,5000IU of amylase, and 300IU of protease, plus 500mg - 1,000mg of pancreatin, with each meal.
Psoriasis: a full-spectrum digestive-enzyme providing 5,000IU of lipase, 2,5000IU of amylase, and 300IU of protease with each meal.
Scleroderma: a full-spectrum digestive-enzyme providing 5,000IU of lipase, 2,5000IU of amylase, and 300IU of protease with each meal.
Snoring: a full-spectrum digestive-enzyme providing 5,000IU of lipase, 2,5000IU of amylase, and 300IU of protease, plus 500mg - 1,000mg of pancreatin, with each meal.
Syphilis: proteolytic enzymes with each main meal of the day, and also twice a day between meals.
Underweight: a full-spectrum digestive-enzyme supplement that contains hydrochloride with each meal for at least a month.

Long-term supplementation with pancreatin is not advised, as it can cause your pancreas to reduce its own production of this enzyme. After two months on pancreatin, discontinue use and monitor your reaction.

Integrative Medicine Communications:
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