Reply #7: I have had reflux for several years and now all of a sudden it let up some

[Shallah Kali]

the only thing different in my diet was the enzymes. It could be one heck of a coincidence - or it could truly be connected. I think it is but again it has not cured me, just reduced it. I am not going to test this by going off the enzymes because I get the indigestion back if I don't take at least 1 tablet with each meal.

My first symptom of acid reflux was chronic horseness. AT times it got so bad especially when I first woke up all I could do was squeak instead of speak properly. I would still get that at times even on an acid controlling medication. I would also get the reflux especially at night burning my throat and if it was really bad it would come up to my mouth. This sometimes even happened on the medication. After being on the enzymes for a few weeks the occasional reflux in spite of medication let up and so I tried taking a half dose with no increase in reflux or squeaky voice.

I wish I could find a study or at least a bunch of anecdotes on this but so far nothing. All I can say is if there is nothing in the enzymes that you know to not suit you it might be worth a try for you. Some types of enzymes can increase bleeding and so can't be taken with blood thinners and another kind breaks down time released medication faster than intended so it is good to read up on the kind you intend to try if on medications.