Enzymes – Frequently Asked Questions
Newly Diagnosed/Infancy The doctors want me to give the enzymes to my baby in food but he’s only a week old? I thought we weren’t supposed to give solids that early. My baby nurses by grazing. When do I give more enzymes? I’m supposed to give ½ an enzyme. How …
Toddler Bubby, taking enzymes for Cystic Fibrosis treatment
80%-90% of people with Cystic Fibrosis need to take enzyme capsules before they eat, as part of their Cystic Fibrosis treatment. In Cystic Fibrosis, as the lungs produce thick, sticky mucus, the pancreas also makes the same type of mucus that blocks the release of enzymes needed for digestion. When …
Enzyme FAQs
Newly Diagnosed/Infancy The doctors want me to give the enzymes to my baby in food but he’s only a week old? I thought we weren’t supposed to give solids that early. My baby nurses by grazing. When do I give more enzymes? I’m supposed to give ½ an enzyme. How …