Podcast: Gary Kracoff - Seasonal Digestive Issues

Pharmacist Gary Kracoff discusses digestive issues and stress during a recent radio interview.

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Later this month, Enzymedica will release their newest product, Slender GR™, designed to support healthy weight management.*

A typical weight-loss regimen may require an individual to juggle numerous obstacles, including navigating healthy food choices, participating in regular physical activity, reducing stress, maintaining regular sleep patterns, and much more.  In an even less-than-hectic lifestyle, these challenges may still discourage individuals and lessen their chances for success.

Slender GR is different. It was developed to work in support of a healthy, yet forgiving lifestyle.*

Slender GR includes a proprietary enzyme blend called Glucoreductase™, along with the ingredients lipase, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and rice bran. The synergy of the ingredients in Slender GR may promote an increase in fat metabolism, help maintain normal blood sugar levels and reduce oxidative stress that often accompanies weight loss.*

Consumers will be able to purchase Slender GR in a 90-count quantity, as well as in a limited time Starter Kit which includes a 60-count bottle of Slender GR and a 60-count bottle of Digest Basic. The kit helps to demonstrate how efficient digestion is beneficial to successful weight loss.*

Fans of healthy-living expert and New York Times bestseller, Harvey Diamond, will find both Slender GR and Glucoreductase featured in Diamond’s upcoming book, Eat for Life – The Ultimate Weight-Loss Breakthrough, published by Better Health Publications.

For more information on Slender GR, check out our product page.

As 2011 races to an end, the beginning of 2012 is certain to herald many new resolutions from people across the United States and around the world to improve their daily lives. Often, one of the most popular resolutions for the New Year is to lose weight.

While you may currently be contemplating running to the sporting goods store to purchase a new exercise machine or a set of weights, you may wish to consider what weight loss will truly mean to you in the coming year. Will you have enough time to exercise regularly? Are you really going to sleep more, and eat better? How long can you keep those things up?

There may be another solution, however. Enzymes and other natural products may provide significant benefits in supporting healthy weight management.

The enzyme blend Glucoreductase™ has been shown to optimize sugar metabolism and help maintain normal blood sugar levels.ⁱ Glucoreductase converts sugars from carbohydrate digestion to form soluble fiber and as a result decreases the amount of potentially stored fat.* Also helpful is the Lipase Thera-blend enzymes, which may improve the proper metabolism of fat.

Gluten-free rice bran and superoxide dismutase (SOD) can additionally promote healthy detoxification, which may encourage a comfortable and mild cleanse.*

Walter Crinnion, a practicing Naturopathic physician and reviewer for the New England Journal of Medicine was quoted as saying “Elevated levels of fat-soluble toxins have been associated with weight gain. Rice bran will help increase the amount of toxins we eliminate. The more toxins you encourage to leave your body, the easier it will be for your organs of elimination to do their job, and for your metabolism to burn stored fat for fuel.”

Research indicates that overweight individuals may have less Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), and experience oxidative stress due to excess body weight.^{iii, iv} Made by the body and available in supplement form, SOD provides potent antioxidant defense against oxidative stress.

Consider looking into a supplement that includes those ingredients. Remember, the stress that will accompany deciphering a long instruction book to put together your new Weight-Loss-A-Matic exercise machine may not be conducive to weight-loss or your sanity. Enzymes and other natural product supplements may provide a much simpler approach for the coming year.

i Blum, James. (2011). Evaluation of a novel supplement to reduce blood glucose through the use of a modified oral glucose tolerance test. Am J Transl Res., 3(2), 219-25.

ii Howell, E. (1985). Enzyme nutrition the food enzyme concept. (p. 114). Avery.

ⁱⁱⁱ Vincent, HK. (2006). Biomarkers and potential mechanisms of obesity-induced oxidant stress in humans. International Journal of Obesity, 30, 400-18.

^iv Shih, Ling-Ying. (2006). Leptin, Superoxide Dismutase, and weight loss: initial leptin predicts weight loss. Obesity, 14(12), 2184-92.

In our Conference Corner Kristin Selby Gonzalez updates us with, “SO WHERE HAVE WE BEEN LATELY IN THE AUTISM COMMUNITY????”

On Oct 28^th US Autism and Asperger Association launched it’s 6^th Annual World conference in Seattle, Washington and Enzymedica was there! Attendance was approx. 250 people many of which had never heard of enzymes. This particular conference had a large group of the attendees on the autism spectrum themselves. I was on the parent/practitioner panel with a special education attorney, one of the directors of the conference and a world renowned biomedical doctor which took place Sunday at 1:00 to 2:30.

On Nov. 4^th Enzymedica headed to Barbados where AutismOne and Spectrum Possibilities joined forces to host the first autism conference for this country. Several hundred were in attendance. My lecture was titled Sensory Savvy 101 and I explained what Sensory Integration was and defined many of the options that are available today through different therapies. I also explained how diet and digestion played a key role. In addition, I was on a Mother’s Panel in the later part of the day where Moms came together and shared their stories of hope and inspiration to those who were just beginning their journey. There was one mother who stood up with tears in her eyes and said she felt empowered and believed that she could soar! She said she once believed that everything was hopeless and now believes anything is possible and is excited to learn more. It happened to be this mom that won an Enzymedica Basket!

On Nov. 11 I headed to St. Pete Beach, Florida where the National Autism Association was holding their conference. Enzymedica was an exhibitor and I will be on a parent/practitioner with some top doctors in autism and a very inspirational mother, which took place Friday evening. On Saturday afternoon I was a guest speaking briefly in Raun Kaufman’s lecture.

All of the conferences have been great and at the US Asperger and Autism conference and the National Autism Association Conference we were fortunate enough to be able to film for our Internet TV show called: Autism Approved. We have been able to interview some top experts in the autism community. Please check out www.voiceamerica.TV and look under health and wellness and check out our show.

With 1 out 91 children (between the ages of 3 to 17) being diagnosed today, it is a great honor to represent Enzymedica on the front lines to offer tools and resources to families who are in great need for education. As a mom myself of a son with autism I feel it is a privilege to help the autism community in any way we can. Our kiddos are getting better at any age and together we can make a difference!

Enzymedica is pleased to announce that Digest Spectrum™ has won top honors in Better Nutrition Magazine’s 2011 “Best of Supplements” awards.

This year’s winners were selected on several factors including recommendations from Better Nutrition’s advisory board, composted of doctors, herbalists, health care professionals and other experts in the natural products industry.

This is the fourth consecutive year that Enzymedica has garnered a win in the annual survey.

Digest Spectrum™ combines multiple strains of amylase, lipase, protease and cellulase with specialized enzymes for gluten, phenol, dairy and casein digestion. Digest Spectrum may provide a complete solution for children and adults experiencing multiple food intolerances.*

“Food intolerances are common,” shares Tom Bohager, Enzymedica’s Operating Chairman and Founder. “The Digest Spectrum™ formula offers complete support for individuals with multiple food intolerances in a single dose formula. We are honored to receive this award from
Better Nutrition.”

Foods containing gluten, casein, dairy lactose and phenols are frequent triggers for both adults and children. Reducing or eliminating the foods which trigger digestive problems is a key part of managing food intolerances. While special diets are helpful to those with impaired digestion, dietary modification used in combination with enzymes supplementation provides peace of mind and complete spectrum digestive support.*

Enzymes are also helpful to address cross contamination. Digest Spectrum™ contains no dairy, corn, rice, soy, potato, gluten, casein or sugar, making it an ideal choice for children and adults with multiple dietary intolerances.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.