Houston Nutriceutical's Peptizyde Enzyme Supplement Review

People with Celiac, or gluten intolerance, are told that the only way to treat the disease is to eliminate wheat and other gluten containing foods from their diets. Research has shown that it may be possible for those with gluten sensitivity to eat gluten when consumed with specialized enzymes. These enzymes work by breaking down the gluten in the stomach into a form that will not cause a reaction in the intestines. This allows people with gluten intolerance to eat wheat more comfortably.

The product that has allowed me to consume wheat again is an enzyme called Peptizyde made by Houston Nutraceuticals. When consumed with wheat, or other foods containing gluten, this enzyme breaks down the gluten into a form that is less reactive. This may not always eliminate the body's reaction to gluten, but can reduce the symptoms from miserable to manageable.

Peptizyde can be consumed as a regular part of the daily diet to work on accidental gluten consumption when following a gluten-free diet. Some people with gluten sensitivity find that a regular diet may be resumed when taking this enzyme with meals. People with a more severe gluten intolerance may do better to follow a gluten-free diet. These people may benefit by taking Peptizyde when occasionally indulging in wheat. It may not completely prevent the body's reaction to having been "glutenized", but the reaction can be greatly reduced.

Not all enzymes will break down gluten. Gluten is a protein, and only proteolytic enzymes, which break down proteins will work on gluten. Many enzymes are deactivated by stomach acid, but this is not a problem with Peptizyde. These enzymes are derived from the fungus Aspergillus. Research reported by The American Physiological Society shows that enzymes derived from Aspergillus are effective at breaking down gluten and are able to work in the acidic environment of the stomach.

There is anecdotal evidence that many children with autism are able to function better when following a diet that eliminates gluten and casein, which is a protein in milk. According to some parents of autistic children, following a Gluten Free Casein Free Diet can reduce the symptoms of autism including positive changes in speech and behavior. Some parents of autistic children find that the use of enzymes to break down gluten and casein allows their children to follow a less restrictive diet. Peptizyde breaks down both gluten and casein.

Of course, the treatment of any disease or disorder should be discussed with your doctor. Anyone choosing to try enzyme supplementation in place of or in addition to a gluten-free diet should do so cautiously.