If you want a product for phenols, or if you are sensitive to phenols:

1. No-Fenol by Houston - found to be very effective for phenolic foods, artificial colorings, flavorings, and other phenolic compounds. 2. AFP Peptizyde by Houston – protease product effective for casein and gluten control but does not contain any fruit_derived enzymes 3. Enzymedica products Carbo, Digest, Digest Gold, Gastro, Candidase, Purify do not contain fruit_derived enzymes; only product Repair contains fruit_derived enzymes

Note: May be helpful with Feingold Program, particularly going from Stage 1 to Stage 2.

If you want a "gentler" product for a very injured gut:

1. Gastro by Enzymedica contains no proteases, and does contain amylase, lipase, cellulase and 4 herbs to aid in gut healing http://www.enzymedica.com/first.html 2. No_Fenol, Candex, or Candidade may be helpful with conditions such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's, celiac, irritable bowel syndrome, irritable bowel disease, and other conditions caused by bacteria, yeast, and inflammation in gut. It helps to keep roughage down to not irritate gut lining, as well as fight yeast directly.

If you wants a high lipase product:

1. Lypo by Enzymedica 2. Digest Gold by Enzymedica – does not contain any fillers, approximately 3 times stronger than Digest; does not contain fruit_derived enzymes helpful for those with phenol sensitivities 3. Some people do well with prescription pancreatic enzyme products for this purpose

Other companies:

1. Tyler makes Similase and Similase Jr in several different varieties, sometimes recommended by clinics. Creon is a prescription pancreatic product available through doctors. 2. Contact Kirkman Labs for specific use of their products. 3. Bio88+ (Plus), from Healing Hand Network, comes in a semi-liquid honey-like state, is an Enzyme product created from 88 nutritious food, fruit, herb, vegetable and grain products and additionally contains 15 proprietary probiotics.nutritious food, fruit and grain products and which contains 15 proprietary probiotics. 4. Replenish Probiotic 5. Resolve Digestive Enzymes 6. Super Antioxidant Greens 7. Natural Metabolism Enhancer

Many people with autism (and other conditions) may have gastrointestinal problems so great that ANY product can bring a little improvement. Just keep in mind that further improvement may be possible as well.

Note: Enzymedica products are available in health food stores or online. You can search for best price online. All products come in veggie capsules except for Klaire products which come in gelatin. When comparing prices, please note if quantities given are for one, two, or more capsules, and how many capsules are in a bottle. Houston products contain rice bran, Klaire products contain beet root powder, and Enzymedica products contain no fillers, Thropps Nutrition contains no fillers but does contain ionic minerals. Most people find these ingredients are not a problem even if they are "intolerant" of them initially. However, please note these if they are a concern for you.

There are at least 9 brands all claiming to be "best" or "most potent" or "most comprehensive" or "best value" or "best all around enzyme product" – please take any such claim with not only a grain of salt but an entire shaker.

The author personally endorses only one of these products, but with reservations. Feel free to contact author by email for additional information.

Disclaimer: These articles in no way should be taken as medical advice on any product or condition, nor do they constitute in any way medical advice endorsing any specific product, specific result, nor any possible cure for any condition or problem. They are meant as a source of information upon which you may base your decision as to whether or not you should begin using a greens product as a dietary supplement. If in doubt, or if you have questions, you should consult your physician and, if possible, consult a second physician for a possible different opinion. The author bears no responsibility for your decisions nor for outcome of your actions based upon those decisions.

Pirjo Friedman D.D.S., practices at her clinic at 94 Cumberland Street in Yorkville area of Toronto. See www.dentalove.com for more information.