[Debbie2853]

Has anyone found information, other than from the manufacturer Country Life, on the product Gluten-Zyme? It is sold in health food stores and other dealers in gluten free products and claims to work like the enzymes one takes so they can eat dairy foods for the lactose intolerant. Supposedly one can take Gluten-Zyme when you are gluten intolerant and then be able to ingest gluten without side effects.

I have searched periodical indexes, the internet, some celiac websites, etc. but cannot find the product discussed. All I have found are places that sell it...

[admin]

There are many such products on the market today, but none have been scientifically proven to make eating gluten safe for those with celiac disease, and they may be quite harmful. I suspect that the manufacturers don't claim that these are a cure for celiac disease--and that many such companies will be involved in lawsuits by celiacs who get harmed by celiacs who take them believing that they actually do make it safe for them to eat gluten.

Take care,
Scott

[Debbie2853]

Thanks, Steve. I also heard from a pharmacist who works with celiac doctors and patients. His contacts with physicians indicate that it is not advisable for those with celiac disease to use this product.

[Guhlia]

The info on Glutenzyme says specifically that it is not suitable for Celiacs.