Told to take digestive enzymes to help with your IBS, or combat meals you think might trigger your gut symptoms? Let’s dive into another listener question in this week’s episode! We discuss what digestive enzymes are, which ones are helpful for various intolerances (FODMAPs, lactose, etc.) and which you might want to consider (and skip!).

⏱️ Chapters:

• (0:00) Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast
• (0:47) Intro to Listener Q&A Episode
• (1:12) Listener Question: Should I Take Digestive Enzymes?
• (1:28) What Are Digestive Enzymes?
• (1:49) When Are Digestive Enzymes Needed?
• (2:12) IBS & FODMAP Intolerances Explained
• (2:49) Lactase Enzymes for Lactose Intolerance
• (3:13) FODZYME: Enzyme Blend for FODMAPs
• (4:20) General Digestive Enzymes: Are They Worth It?
• (4:55) EPI: Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Overview
• (6:00) Diagnosing EPI & When to See a Doctor
• (6:22) Prescription Enzymes vs Over-the-Counter
• (7:12) Summary: When Enzymes Are Helpful
• (7:25) Final Thoughts

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