There are so many factors that might impact the performance of FODZYME. Here are some factors to consider to get the best results and recommendations. Did it contain fructan, GOS, and/or lactose?. Recommendation. Double-check that the food contains f

There are so many factors that might impact the performance of FODZYME. Here are some factors to consider to get the best results and recommendations. 

<h1 id="h_44ac7223aa">1. What food did you try FODZYME on? </h1>
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Did it contain fructan, GOS, and/or lactose? 

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Double-check that the food contains fructan, GOS or lactose. 
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Here&apos;s a <a class="intercom-content-link" href="https://care.fodzyme.com/en/articles/6657803-what-foods-does-fodzyme-work-on" target="_blank">list of foods that FODZYME works on</a> or check out the <a class="intercom-content-link" target="_blank">Monash App.</a>
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Avoid using FODZYME on polyols (if you are sensitive to them) or other foods you are sensitive to. 

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</li></ul><h1 id="h_3ce63f8ba8">2. Did you try FODZYME on a complex meal or a simple meal?</h1>
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Did you try a small test (1 trigger food, like 1/4 cup grilled onions added to plain rice) or something complex (pizza, cup of clam chowder, low-fat ice cream)?
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Foods with lots of ingredients might be harder for FODZYME to help with as they often contain more gut-triggering ingredients (aside from fructan, lactose, or GOS). 
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Try a simpler meal (stack fewer triggers) until you get more comfortable.
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Increase your FODZYME dose on the same meal and try again. It&apos;s possible that trying a higher dose of FODZYME on the same meal might yield better results.
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Once you get more comfortable with FODZYME, you can try it on more complicated meals that stack triggers.
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<h1 id="h_635bba1d06">3. How much FODZYME did you use?</h1>
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We recommend using 1 scoop or 1 stick pack for most high-FODMAP meals.
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The dose you need for 1/2 of a banana and 3 slices of pizza might be different for you - feel free to experiment!

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You can always increase your dose (1.5 - 2 stick packs) on high FODMAP meals or foods you know are huge triggers. 
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You could also try 1 dose of FODZYME on a smaller serving size. Dosing is highly individual - try to figure out what works best for you.
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<h1 id="h_7952912b51">How did you feel before trying FODZYME?</h1>
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Note how you are feeling physically. Were you nervous, excited, in a flare, or at a busy restaurant? 
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Setting and comfort level make a big difference. 

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Try FODZYME when you are as relaxed as possible.
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Test FODZYME at home. Once you feel confident, hit the road! 
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<h1 id="h_70edb6ac41">How did you feel after?</h1>
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Note how your symptoms felt afterward.
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Did you see any reduction in symptoms at all? If some of your symptoms were reduced, <a class="intercom-content-link" href="https://care.fodzyme.com/en/articles/6598219-fodzyme-helped-some-of-my-symptoms-but-not-all-what-should-i-do" target="_blank">check out this guide. </a>
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<h1 id="h_3bbb010150">Has FODZYME worked on any prior meals?</h1>
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If FODZYME reduced symptoms from a previous meal, that&apos;s awesome! What about that meal was different? Amount of food, FODMAP triggers, location, administration, etc?
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Typically if FODZYME works for someone on one meal, they will likely see an improvement when using it in similar FODMAP groups. 
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Continue to tweak your dosing, foods that you&apos;ve tried, etc. 
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</ul><h1 id="h_3cee0140b6">Have you tried the low FODMAP diet and if so, did it help?</h1>
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FODZYME tends to work best for people who saw symptom relief while on the low FODMAP diet, indicating that they are sensitive to fructan, GOS, and/or lactose. 
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Questions to Ask Yourself when Troubleshooting FODZYME

FODZYME must be mixed with/sprinkled onto your food prior to eating or chewed with the first bite. If you wait to take FODZYME until after the meal, the digestive enzymes won’t have the proper conditions to homogenize with the food. The window of opp

<h1 class="intercom-align-center" id="h_094e4429f0" style="text-align: center;">Top Tips for getting the most out of FODZYME</h1>

<h2 id="h_33c6363cbc">Take FODZYME with your first bite or mixed well into food.</h2>
FODZYME must be mixed with/sprinkled onto your food prior to eating or chewed with the first bite. If you wait to take FODZYME until after the meal, the digestive enzymes won&#x2019;t have the proper conditions to homogenize with the food. The window of opportunity for FODZYME to make a significant digestive impact is within the timeframe of a meal. If you forget to take FODZYME with problematic trigger foods, take it as soon as you remember if you are still eating.


<h2 id="h_3bc74cfdb4">Figure out the right dose for your trigger foods</h2>
We recommend starting small: in both trigger food serving size and the dose of FODZYME. 1/4th of a teaspoon of FODZYME or one stick pack mixed with a small serving of a trigger food is a great place to start. For many, this dose is sufficient and the serving size of the food can increase. For some, more powder may need to be mixed with the trigger foods for adequate FODMAP breakdown and symptom reduction. It might take some trial and error to find the right amount of FODZYME for the ideal meal size. We are always available via email, phone, or web chat to help you troubleshoot the process of finding how FODZYME can work for you. Find out <a class="intercom-content-link" href="https://www.fodzyme.com/blogs/resources/a-new-way-to-reintroduce-fodmap-trigger-foods-the-fodzyme-ramp-up-protocol" target="_blank">how to ramp up FODZYME</a> when you start. 


<h2 id="h_5494ec8d28">Keep your initial tests simple </h2>
Your symptoms might be triggered by sources other than FODMAP or Polyols (which FODZYME can&apos;t yet help with). Additives like guar gum, carrageen, xanthan gum, trans fats, and artificial sweeteners are common culprits in processed foods that trigger GI symptoms without any FODMAPs. The digestive enzymes in FODZYME will not address these processed additives, so please ensure that you experiment with FODZYME dosing and application on foods with minimal additives. For example, a customer reached out for advice as to why FODZYME might not be working for her. It turns out she was only trying it on Halo Top ice cream, which was full of other gut-triggering additives. We guided her towards a cleaner FODZYME experiment that involved only whole foods like a small serving of chopped onions mixed sufficiently with a dose of FODZYME.

Currently, FODZYME does not break down the &quot;P&quot; group in FODMAPS, so any foods containing mannitol or sorbitol could still be problematic if your symptoms are triggered by polyols. 

<h2 id="h_274cf17fa5">Test FODZYME while relaxed </h2>
Stress is a major trigger of GI symptoms. The heavily-restrictive FODMAP diet can unfortunately throw off a healthy relationship with food trials. Food can become scary to many people on the FODMAP diet due to past experiences with extremely painful symptoms. One of our team members had to work with a cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT) in order to get their relationship with food trials back on track.
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Do your best to test FODZYME while relaxed, perhaps at home where you feel most comfortable.
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<h2 id="h_8fa8d00bc4">Re-apply FODZYME if eating for longer than 30 minutes</h2>
FODZYME has a window of opportunity to break down FODMAPs in foods before the offending carbohydrates begin passing through your digestive system. Beyond this window, FODZYME itself is broken down by protease enzymes and stomach acid.
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If still eating a high FODMAP meal after 30 minutes, apply another serving of FODZYME directly to the food.
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<h2 id="h_da99f2b59f">Administer FODZYME correctly</h2>
FODZYME must be applied directly to your meal, or taken with your first bite, as this will ensure proper homogenization (mixing) of the enzymes with the high-FODMAP foods. Also, adding FODZYME to a meal that is warm, but not scalding hot, is ideal for these FODMAP digestive enzymes to work. If the food is too hot to comfortably eat, it&apos;s still too hot for FODZYME. Once the meal is at a comfortable eating temperature, you can add the magic powder. 

We don&apos;t recommend:
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Mixing FODZYME into water and drinking (the enzymes won&apos;t be able to break down the FODMAPs).
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Cooking with FODZYME. 
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Top Troubleshooting Tips

If you see a partial reduction in symptoms (ex: decrease in abdominal pain but still experiencing excessive gas) or FODZYME worked well on some food but not others (that contain fructan, GOS and lactose), feel free to try increasing your dose to 1.5

If you see a partial reduction in symptoms (ex: decrease in abdominal pain but still experiencing excessive gas) or FODZYME worked well on some food but not others (that contain fructan, GOS and lactose), feel free to try increasing your dose to 1.5 scoops or 2 and see how you feel. Here&#x2019;s a handy dosing chart.

<div class="intercom-container" style="margin:0 0 40px;"><img src="https://hsfiles.gorgias.help/gm/help-centers/23478/attachments/2a5ae176-2f5c-4220-a621-bcec7a6eac48.png"></div><a class="intercom-content-link" href="https://www.fodzyme.com/blogs/resources/a-new-way-to-reintroduce-fodmap-trigger-foods-the-fodzyme-ramp-up-protocol" target="_blank">This guide may help you find a proper dose</a> of FODZYME that works for you.

Also please check out <a class="intercom-content-link" href="https://www.fodzyme.com/blogs/resources/common-mistakes" target="_blank">our common-mistakes article, which may also help you troubleshoot.</a>

Want to troubleshoot that a real person? We&apos;ve seen a lot of success in customers who chat with us about using FODZYME and ask as many questions as they want. We will go over the history of FODZYME, its usage, common mistakes, and anything else you&apos;d like to discuss regarding troublesome foods and enzymes. <a class="intercom-content-link" href="https://calendly.com/fodzyme/onboarding?month=2021-10" target="_blank">You can schedule an &quot;on-boarding&quot; call here.</a>

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