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No Fenol
Houston Nutraceuticals No Fenol Digests Fruits and Vegetables
About No Fenol by Houston Nutraceutical
- Better breakdown of fruits and vegetables
- Digests phenols
- Tends to soften stools
- Available in chewables
- One bottle contains 90 Vegetable Capsules
- developed by Dr. Devin Houston - the owner and creator of all Houston
Nutraceutical products.
No-Fenol was developed by Dr. Devin Houston in response
to parents' request for a product that would allow their children to eat
fruits and vegetables without the problems thought to be associated with
polyphenolic compounds. Initial response from many parents indicate that
for many, No-Fenol does allow the addition of these foods to the diet
without complications.
All plants contain some degree of phenolic compounds. The phenol structure
itself is ubiquitous in nature, and is actually essential to many of life's
processes. Current thinking by many is that some subset of children on
the PDD spectrum have difficulty in the processing of phenolic compounds,
which may present as behavioral problems and physical symptoms such as
red ears and cheeks, and dark circles under the eyes. While the basic
mechanism behind this phenomenon is not well defined, it is thought that
perhaps the phenolic compounds become "trapped" in some part
of a metabolic cycle, presumbably involved with various detoxification
pathways.
The research literature indicates that some phenolic compounds are modified
by the addition of carbohydrate groups to their structures, which may
inhibit their crossing into cells and being metabolized. The current hypothesis
for why No-Fenol may help is through the ability of the enzymes in this
product to remove the carbohydrate groups from the phenols, thus allowing
normal processing by the detoxification pathways. There is no evidence
that No-Fenol directly modifies phenolic structures. Indeed, the success
of No-Fenol in allowing the addition of phenolic foods back into the diet
of children with PDD may result in a re-evaluation of the basis of the
phenol "problem".
Xylanase is the major component of No Fenol, and is an enzyme used to
breakdown the structural components of plant cell walls, which are primarily
very complex carbohydrates. Xylanase is used in the juice industry to
extract more juice from fruit pulp fibers. At least one reference indicates
that polyphenolic compounds are actually increased by treatment with xylanase.
Based on this reference and the fact that No-Fenol has allowed "phenol-sensitive"
individuals to ingest phenolic foods, HNI now believes that the phenol
issue is much more complex than previously thought, and may not be due
so much to the presence of phenols as to the specific structure of these
phenols.
Ingredients
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings per Container: 90
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Enzyme Blend 288 mg *
Xylanase 32,000 XU
CereCalasetm (1,500 MU) Hemicellulase, beta-glucanase, phytase 75 mg *
*Daily Value Not Established
No-Fenol is free of gluten, casein, soy, MSG, salicylates, sugar, and artificial
colors. Rice bran version contains rice bran as filler. "SCD"
(Specific Carbohydrate Diet) version contains cellulose as filler. Medium-chain
triglyceride oil (MCT oil) is added. Capsule made of cellulose.
Directions
No upper limit has been established for oral enzyme supplementation. Animal
studies indicate that extremely large doses of enzymes may be ingested without
toxicity or ill effect. No upper limit has been established for enzyme dosing,
and animal studies found no toxicity at dosing as high as 80,000 FXU per
kilogram of body weight per day for 13 weeks. No-Fenol is recommended primarily
for those with known sensitivities to phenolic compounds.
½ to 1 capsule usually suffices for most meals, but not necessarily
with every meal. Some have found satisfactory results with once or twice
per day dosing, indicating that optimal dosing may be dependent upon many
factors. High doses can decrease firmness of stools. Decrease dose if
stools become too soft - or add Zyme Prime.
Feel free to vary the dosage of No-Fenol based on content and size of
meal. Those meals higher in phenols may call for higher doses of No-Fenol.
For reasons of practicality, no more than 3 capsules need be taken at
one time.
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