Do enzyme supplements make you tired?

Question

my naturalpath gave 3 types to take and instructions to follow. But for the past two days I've been beyond exhausted. Does this pass?

Answer 1

I wouldn't take anything from a naturalpath

"Enzymes are complex protein molecules produced by living organisms exclusively for their own use in promoting chemical reactions. Orally ingested enzymes are digested in the stomach and have no enzymatic activity in the eater.".

Answer 2

Actually, digestive enzymes typically don't cause fatigue (especially not to the level of "beyond exhausted")... that's really unusual. My first thought is that it might be an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients. I would definitely tell your ND about it ASAP, especially since he knows what you're taking and if that might be a common reaction. If it's not (which I doubt it is), he'll be able to change it to whatever you may need that will help. Good luck!

Answer 3

What kind of enzymes... for digestion? You can overkill on digestive enzymes if you take more than one at a time.  Of course your ND is going to say you're just tried because the pills are working and killing off bad bacteria. Actually hes killing of way to much all at once and you're having what is known as Herchzimers reaction. You ND knows this and will put you on several other things to fix the problem, all will cost a pretty penny to fix.

Iron deficiency test: Go to the mirror and pull your lower eyelid and see if the color is red or flesh color. If its flesh colored you are lacking enough iron and should take a herbal iron like Floradix. It will take a month to see a difference. Iron carrys oxygen in your blood and if you dont have it you will feel tired, cold hands and feet, headaches, RLS, dull brittle hair, brittle nails, poor sleep, pale skin (see thru), shortness of breath, fatigue, poor concentration, low mood, ringing in the ears, irregular heart beats, cracks in the corner of the mouth, dizziness, fainting, sore tongue and canker sores. Add b12 and folic acid for best results