Plant Enzymes & Probiotics Active Ingredients(Each 1/4 tsp. or gram)
Alpha & Beta Amylase –3,150 DUProteases – 20,500 HUTLipase – 265 LUCellulase – 110 CUHemicellulase – 100 HCUBromelain – 20,000 FCCProbiotic (Bacillus coagulans) – 600 Million CFU
Nutritional InformationCrude Protein- 5.0% min.,Crude Fat- 0%,Crude Fiber- 0%,Moisture- 6.0% max.
Contains no lactose, sugars or preservatives. Add 1/4 teaspoon to each cup of food Plant enzymes: $10.75
Digestive enzymes are special types of protein molecules that catalyzethe breakdown of food into components that can be utilized by the body.These proteins are not stored in the body but are released based on theanticipation aroma or actual presence of food in the digestive system.Because they are not stored they must be taken with each meal,preferably with the food. Merritt's enzymes contain a blend of plant andmicrobial produced enzymes. None of them are from animal sources.
Each enzyme is highly specific as to the class of food it works on andthe temperature and pH of its effective range of activity. Animalderived enzymes will work in only one area of the digestive system,while plant and microbial enzymes work throughout the whole system, frommouth through the stomach into the intestines. As the body ages lessenzymes are produced and supplementation is necessary to assure optimumhealth.
To maintain optimum health in an animal it needs to be fed an optimum,diet, but also needs to have digestive efficiency necessary toassimilate the food ingredients. The digestive efficiency can be reducedby stress of any sort, excitement , anxiety (travel separation, workingstress and so on. To insure optimum digestion and health we recommendthe addition of this supplement to each meal. For optimum utilizationthe supplement should be added to the food and should be moistenedshortly before feeding to be effective.
Since Merritt's enzymes are derived from plant and microbial sourcesthey are active throughout the whole gastrointestinal tract not in aspecific section, as animal derived enzymes are. These enzymes areactive from pH of 3 to 9 and at a temperature of about 100 o F. Animalderived enzymes either work in the stomach at a low pH or in theintestine at much higher pH. Since ours work over a broader range theyare active longer in the system at reducing the food into usable components.
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Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Addiction Vs Dependance
Pain pills: Avoiding addiction
There's little risk of becoming addicted to prescription pain medications if you follow your doctor's directions for use.
The injury was months ago and you've done everything your doctor suggested — stretching, strengthening exercises, ice, heat — but you still hurt.
Over-the-counter pain remedies aren't helping, and you'd like to try something stronger. But you're also somewhat hesitant. What about all the celebrities who've wound up addicted to prescription pain medication? Would that happen to you?
The short answer: Probably not.
What is addiction?
Pain specialists define addiction very precisely. The key component is that an addict uses a drug compulsively, despite the fact that it causes harm. A prime example is cigarettes. Most smokers know that cigarettes damage their health. Many want to quit, but can't overcome the craving. That's addiction.
People who are, or have been, addicted to one drug are at higher risk of becoming addicted to other drugs. Addictive disorders also tend to be inherited. If you have family members who abuse drugs or alcohol, you're at higher risk of the same problem.
Addiction vs. dependence
Some people confuse addiction with physical dependence, a condition that results in withdrawal symptoms if the drug is suddenly stopped.
Many types of nonaddictive drugs — including corticosteroids and beta blockers — can cause physical dependence. These types of drugs should not be stopped abruptly. Instead, the dosage should be reduced gradually, so the person can be weaned off the medication.
Addiction and physical dependence often occur together. But you can have addiction without physical dependence, and physical dependence without addiction.
Addictive pain medications
Some of the most addictive pain medications are opioids, a family of drugs that have effects similar to those of opium or morphine.
Commonly prescribed opioids include codeine, propoxyphene (Darvon, others), meperidine (Demerol, others), hydrocodone (Vicodin, others), hydromorphone (Dilaudid, others), oxycodone (OxyContin, others) and morphine (MS Contin, others).
Who's at risk?
The vast majority of people who take their pain medication as directed never become addicted, even during long-term use. The key is to take the medication exactly as prescribed by a physician. Frequent assessment and follow-up with your doctor will ensure that you're taking the safest and most effective amount of medication.
The addiction risk is higher for people who have a family or personal history of drug or alcohol abuse. This additional risk is lessened in people participating in 12-step recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and who have family support.
Mistaken identity
People with unrelieved chronic pain sometimes act in ways that appear to be addictive. They may be preoccupied with maintaining their supply of medicine or anxiously watch the clock so that they won't miss their next dose. These behaviors, called pseudoaddiction, typically stop once the person gets satisfactory pain relief.
It also is common for people to develop a tolerance to their pain medication, needing higher doses to achieve the same level of pain relief. This is normal, and not a sign of addiction. In some cases, tolerance proves to be helpful, as many of a drug's side effects may disappear once your body becomes more used to the medicine.
Be honest with your doctor
Tell your doctor if you have had a particular side effect from a pain medication in the past. Also share your personal and family history of substance abuse or addiction. Your doctor needs this information to choose the type of pain medication that will work best for you.
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Taken from the Mayo clinic website
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pain-pill-addiction/PN00056
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There's little risk of becoming addicted to prescription pain medications if you follow your doctor's directions for use.
The injury was months ago and you've done everything your doctor suggested — stretching, strengthening exercises, ice, heat — but you still hurt.
Over-the-counter pain remedies aren't helping, and you'd like to try something stronger. But you're also somewhat hesitant. What about all the celebrities who've wound up addicted to prescription pain medication? Would that happen to you?
The short answer: Probably not.
What is addiction?
Pain specialists define addiction very precisely. The key component is that an addict uses a drug compulsively, despite the fact that it causes harm. A prime example is cigarettes. Most smokers know that cigarettes damage their health. Many want to quit, but can't overcome the craving. That's addiction.
People who are, or have been, addicted to one drug are at higher risk of becoming addicted to other drugs. Addictive disorders also tend to be inherited. If you have family members who abuse drugs or alcohol, you're at higher risk of the same problem.
Addiction vs. dependence
Some people confuse addiction with physical dependence, a condition that results in withdrawal symptoms if the drug is suddenly stopped.
Many types of nonaddictive drugs — including corticosteroids and beta blockers — can cause physical dependence. These types of drugs should not be stopped abruptly. Instead, the dosage should be reduced gradually, so the person can be weaned off the medication.
Addiction and physical dependence often occur together. But you can have addiction without physical dependence, and physical dependence without addiction.
Addictive pain medications
Some of the most addictive pain medications are opioids, a family of drugs that have effects similar to those of opium or morphine.
Commonly prescribed opioids include codeine, propoxyphene (Darvon, others), meperidine (Demerol, others), hydrocodone (Vicodin, others), hydromorphone (Dilaudid, others), oxycodone (OxyContin, others) and morphine (MS Contin, others).
Who's at risk?
The vast majority of people who take their pain medication as directed never become addicted, even during long-term use. The key is to take the medication exactly as prescribed by a physician. Frequent assessment and follow-up with your doctor will ensure that you're taking the safest and most effective amount of medication.
The addiction risk is higher for people who have a family or personal history of drug or alcohol abuse. This additional risk is lessened in people participating in 12-step recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and who have family support.
Mistaken identity
People with unrelieved chronic pain sometimes act in ways that appear to be addictive. They may be preoccupied with maintaining their supply of medicine or anxiously watch the clock so that they won't miss their next dose. These behaviors, called pseudoaddiction, typically stop once the person gets satisfactory pain relief.
It also is common for people to develop a tolerance to their pain medication, needing higher doses to achieve the same level of pain relief. This is normal, and not a sign of addiction. In some cases, tolerance proves to be helpful, as many of a drug's side effects may disappear once your body becomes more used to the medicine.
Be honest with your doctor
Tell your doctor if you have had a particular side effect from a pain medication in the past. Also share your personal and family history of substance abuse or addiction. Your doctor needs this information to choose the type of pain medication that will work best for you.
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Taken from the Mayo clinic website
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pain-pill-addiction/PN00056
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