8. Dosing Suggestions

Get just the right dose!

The enzyme dose is not based on your child’s age or weight, it’s based on the size of the meal or snack being consumed. If your 4-year old can pack away a plate of spaghetti the same size as your husband can, give a larger dose of enzymes with it.

It is not an exact science, but here are some general dosing suggestions:

Size of Meal

Capsules

Powder

Chewable

Snacks

1

1/8 teaspoon

1

Child-size meals

1

1/4 teaspoon

2

Pre-teen meals

2

Heaping

1/4 teaspoon

4

Adult-size meals

2

Heaping

¼ teaspoon

4

Huge meals or multiple plates of food at one sitting

3-4

Heaping

¼ teaspoon

to ½ teaspoon

6-8

Tip for Swallowing Capsules: (Because they float, capsules are easier to swallow than pills or tablets!)

  • Take a drink of liquid and hold it in the mouth
  • Place one capsule in the mouth
  • Look down at your feet (the capsule floats to top of throat)
  • Swallow the drink

Tips for using enzymes as a powder: 

  • Mix with a tart drink such as lemonade or Welch’s grape juice to mask the taste. Click here for a lot more ideas on how to mix with food and drinks.
  • Use a straw and the enzyme drink will avoid most of the taste buds
  • Liquids activate the enzymes and therefore must be consumed rather quickly.  Oily nut and seed butters, like peanut butter, don’t activate the enzymes and can last 2 to 3 weeks.  (Hint – great for getting them to school)