It's not really a digestive enzyme, Beloved, but I take a probiotic with L-Glutamine twice daily.  I have serious eczema which my naturopath believes is worsened by my slow functioning intestines.  It keeps things moving and has really helped clear up my skin.

Just lactaid when I want to indulge in something.  I find it's best if I take one or two beforehand and then some with the dairy.  They haven't caused any problems for me.

I don't use any myself, but have encountered a number of patients in hospital who need them & find benefit.   Tonight I was the health food store & picked of copy of ALIVE magazine - and it has an article about digestive enzymes!  So that made me think of you Beloved :-)  Possibly you can find it online. 

I'll check that out, carolla.

Ah - this is where I saw the reference to Alive Magazine.  Here is a link to the article:  http://www.alive.com/articles/view/23883/enzyme_supplements

Thanks Hilary.  I actually picked that magazine up at the health food store the other day :)

Speaking of health & food related magazines - we get Nutrition Action  Health Letter & love it  - NO advertising & lots of useful, scientifically backed information about what we eat. Published by an organization called Center for Science in the Public Interest. 

http://www.cspinet.org/nah/canada.htm

Thanks carolla . . . will check that out.

Saw naturopath doctor and he suggested I hold off on the digestive enzymes until my system (digestive tract) has a chance to heal a bit more as adding enzymes at this time could be a little bit like pouring vinegar on an open wound . . .

I continue to long for the day when I am restored to better health :)