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Podcast: Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas
Episode: Broad Spectrum Digestive Enzymes with Dr. Devon Houston
Description: Broad Spectrum Digestive Enzymes
Children on the autism spectrum have difficulty digesting their food properly. This means they do not absorb the nutrients from the foods they eat. This starves their brain of what it needs to function properly. Broad spectrum enzymes assist in the digestion of many foods including protein, carbohydrates, fats, and fiber.
Enzymes are naturally produced by the body unless the GI tract is not working properly. If so, digestion and absorption of nutrients and many other factors are effected. Enzymes can be very helpful when taken just before or with meals to help...