Do you ever wonder what life would be like...

[julienc]

if they had a magic enzyme pill???

My mind was wandering last night, and I got to thinking about what it would be like if they did synthesize the Adolase B enzyme, and I could actually eat sweet things without getting sick. I guess my first question - it is technically possible for them to do this, right? Just no financial motivation?

I don't think I would dive right into sweets, but it sure would be handy for eating out. All those foods that are "sort of" sweet that I can't eat - PF Changs, tomato-based sauces, mystery breads that "might" have sugar in them.....

My head was spinning thinking about all the things I might start eating - bananas, apples, flavored yogurts, squash, etc.

I wonder how long it would take to actually start "liking" some of the sweet foods if it didn't make you sick?
I'm a bit distracted today, in case you couldn't tell.

[colormist]

MMMmmmmmm bananas...

I think I'd be happy if such a miracle occurred. I probably still wouldn't eat things I really don't like personally (like onions, sugar cookies, and icing) but I'd start grazing a bit on things (like kit kat bars, bananas, kiwi, plums, tomatoes). I'd love to be able to eat blueberry yogurt and most raspberries.

I think it would be nice to be able to bring some strawberries with me to work (instead of broccoli), eat pizza, and drink cocoa. I don't think I'd ever drink soft drinks, though. Some things are just too sweet for me.

[Tammy]

We play this game amongst ourselves for Regina. What would we give her first?
For me - applesauce and corn on the cob with tomatoes on the side. Followed by strawberries and Hershey's kisses.
For dad - every flavor of ice cream he could find.

Way back when, I asked about this. Don't know if the answer is still true, or if it even was then. I was told that if the enzyme needed was taken orally, it would be treated in the stomach for what it is. Therefore, it would be digested as a protein, and never make it to the liver. Also, it couldn't be injected (not that I would ever consider it, but I think the Dr was just trying to guess my next thought) into the body like insulin because it would have to be injected directly into the liver, and it still would not work the way it would need to.

Of course not everything I was told back then was exactly the same as things are now, so I certainly wouldn't take any bets on it.