I haven't taken the product as per package instructions yet. Most days I only remember to take 3 tablets once a day and also, because it needs to be taken 45 minutes before you eat, I wasn't getting up early enough to allow for that. What works for me is keeping it by my bedside and taking it when I get up during the night. I wasn't sure that it would do anything at all. However, this product is the only explanation I have for the dramatic improvement in my health, pain level, and vitality. I have been disabled with systemic osteoarthritis since 2009. I was beginning to get some of my life back when in October I fell and injured a disc in my sacrum. Five days later the nerves in my right leg were attacked by the shingles from the back of my waist right down to my toes. In March I stopped eating anything made with wheat and that dramatically lowered inflammation everywhere in my body and that helped with a great deal of the pain I was experiencing. But I was slow and changes in the weather affected me negatively. I was beginning to improve this summer, getting some strength and mobility back. Every burn mark on my leg and foot has a mind of its own as well as whatever I do physically affects the injured disc. After a couple days of taking just 3 tablets/day I noticed an increased lessening of pain everywhere. Much more than I noticed after a couple months of no wheat. After a week, I began having boundless energy! I used to have to rest every couple of hours and put my leg up. Now my recovery time is negligible. I had arthritic nodules on top of the arch of both of my feet, making it extremely painful to walk very far (a block). It was debilitating and frustrating. Today, I was actually able to put on a pair of sneakers and walk around a couple blocks with NO after effects. I was diagnosed with end-stage arthritis of my left knee and though walking on the sidewalk starts to get a little uncomfortable, on the grass it doesn't bother me at all. My speed all of a sudden picked up from shuffling to at least 2 mph. I want to go to the gym and see what I can do!!! At this rate, maybe I can get back into speed walking by the end of the year. Another AWESOME improvement is the ability to walk up steps. Even my 3 steps to get into my house was a problem and the final step I couldn't manage without being bent and pulling on the railing to help lift me up. I am SO pleased that now those 3 steps are like nothing at all and I don't even need to hold on!!!. My Mom lives in the apartment above mine and I haven't been able to go upstairs to visit her in several years. This week I CAN!!! Thanks for my life back, WOBENZYM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The day it arrived, I took my first dose after walking in from the delivery truck. I had been working for hours so I was starved and met the empty stomach requirement. Later that evening I noticed the pain in my left hand and wrist, gone! I had broken it in 7 places 43 years ago and the arthritis pain was a constant, 24/7. This was not my goal, only a benefit. I had purchased it because I badly damaged a pectoral muscle and had read it helped with tissue repair. I am now 4 day's in and the pain from my pectoral is 'almost' non existent. I have tried to take it 3 times a day; but fell short once or twice and I'm only in for 4 days

I am writing this review after 4 months on a new regime in which Wobenzym is a key factor. I have been diagnosed with "fibromyalgia/lyme/yeast/ibs/thyroid/perimenopause", etc... I am 46 and have spent the last 5 years visiting over a dozen doctors, having unending tests and paying thousands of dollars out of pocket. I have seen traditional doctors and naturopathic doctors, and have tried everything from acupuncture to ingesting magma, cortisone shots to adderall. In the end nothing helped my never ending joint pain in my hips and shoulders, my intestinal problems, extensive swelling all over and breast pain, and foggy brain and vision. FINALLY however, I seem to have stumbled on the combination that has slowly and surely been balancing my body and turning back the clocks. Instead of feeling 60 as I have for the last few years, I have started feeling like my "old self". I have had far more energy and have been able to start running, my pain in my shoulders and hips is essentially gone, my GI issues seem resolved (I have been able to occasionally been able to eat wheat, sugar and dairy which I haven't been able to eat for years), and I have actually been able to back up 4 levels on my reading glasses! The solution seems to be threefold, and makes sense overall, as all the systems involved in the problems are involved in the solutions. In November I started on a low-dose "pill" (mircette generic) in order to alleviate ovarian cysts, which made me feel somewhat better but most of my symptoms still remained. A few weeks later I started up a combo of Wobenzym and Dr. Ohhira's probiotics Essential Formulas Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics, Original Formula , which seemed to me like they may address my remaining symptoms. I have continued to use this trio, and have been BLOWN AWAY by the results!!! I definitely move backwards if I stop any of them, but bit by bit I have been able to get totally off of most of my other supplements including adrenal and thyroid. I am sleeping better and have far more energy. The strangest thing is that my body seems to be looking more like it used to, like going back in time. I have had some complications with taking both the Wobenzym and the Dr. Ohhira as they both need to be taken alone, away from any food. And they both certainly have the ability to cancel each other out as well. So I have moved toward taking 4 Wobenzyms on waking with the pill as they seem to be somewhat energizing. Then I take 4 again a few hours later and then again maybe early afternoon. I can't seem to take them later in the day as they make me feel a little hyped and I can't sleep. Then I take 2 or 3 Dr. Ohhira at bedtime, far after dinner, giving them overnight to work. I know they say to use it twice a day but can't fit that in. The threefold "cure" seems to be resolving problems in my gut (always primary, but no other probiotic has ever really helped!), yeast issues, joint issues, overall inflammation, as well as hormones and brain functions. My whole body finally feels like its getting balanced and my future feels a lot brighter. The Wobenzym and Dr. Ohhira are not cheap, and in the long run I will definitely take a punch in the wallet but the solution is far better than spending the money on countless supplements, tests and doctors that didn't make a dent in the problem. Good luck if you are going through any of this same hell. Hope your solution is right around the corner as well

Short Story: This stuff is amazing and it doesn't take long to start working if you're consistent. I'm not only taking it for pain caused by a bone tumor, but my mom is now taking it for a disc in her neck, and my mother-in-law for joint pain in her knees. If you have any pain or inflammation at all, this is for you. Long story: Since being diagnosed with an inoperable and rare bone tumor (on my pelvis/sacrum), I'm constantly researching anything that can help with the pain and (as a boon) anything that has evidence at shrinking tumors. More than once over the past four years, Wobenzym N has come up in research as something that *could possibly* have anti-tumor effects. I finally gave it a go in March not even thinking about the reduction in pain it could bring. Within weeks I was experiencing the benefits of these enzymes. The pain surrounding the tumor area diminished. The inflammation has all but completely subsided. Where I used to have daily pain anywhere from the 4-7 range, it's now usually in the 2-4 range. It doesn't get rid of the nerve pain, but I'm so pleased with what it does do. I notice a huge difference when I don't take it, to the point where I have to be sure I'm never without it. I have no idea if it is contributing to shrinking the bone tumor or not, but the pain relief alone makes it completely worthwhile. I've even got my mom taking it for a degenerated disc in the neck, and my mother-in-law swears by it for the knee pain she's had since she was 18. I recommend it to anyone I meet that has pain

I purchased this product about a year ago after reading Enzymes: What the Experts Know, by Tom Bohager. At issue in my case was steadily worsening autoimmune disease. I didn't notice much difference for the first few weeks, but gradually it began to noticeably lessen all my symptoms. About two months ago I transitioned from vegan to a 100% raw diet in an effort to make even greater improvement, and after only 2 weeks or so experienced complete freedom from the pain, swelling and stiffness that had become such a regular part of my life. Today I continue the enzymes and the raw diet and feel better than I have in many years. As far as the formula being different from the original MUCOS tablet, as far as I can determine, the difference is the Garden of Life formula does not contain the Amylase or Lipase, the enzymes for breaking down fats and carbohydrates. I suppose to remain true to the original formula, ([...]) one could take those enzymes separately. Also of interest on the above link is the dosing schedule, which for the original varied somewhat depending on the issue. I took about 12 tablets a day for the first month. The most difficult aspect of taking this effectively is timing with food intake! So important to take on an empty belly, and I am a grazer. I have found taking one dose at bedtime and the other before I get out of bed works best for me. Lastly, the 800 tab price here is by far the cheapest I have found

It may not be fair for me to write a review on this product. I am a family nurse practitioner whose practice focuses on Complementary and Alternative Medical (CAM) approaches. In my 30 years of practice I have found enzyme therapy to be the single most powerful approach for restoring balance to the body. I recommend a lot of this enzyme and a host of others. Have seen the use of Wobenzym N turn long standing chronic pain issues around in as little as a week - even for clients who were medicated or in active or had past physical therapies. Worth a try for anyone with chronic pain issues. I would suggst you visit their website for dosing information as the "label instructions" may be adequate for what proteolytic enzymes can do to enhance immune system activity but "shy" on what may be required for getting chronic pain under control

I have been taking Wobenzym N for two weeks, but at a lower dosage. I started slowly, 1 tab. daily, and have built up to 2 tabs. twice a day on an empty stomach. This medication has been wonderful. I have been diagnosed with 3 bulging disks, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and bilateral facet arthropathy. I also have arthritis. Two specialists have strongly recommended surgery. I had constant back pain, with numbing of my right foot, and a sharp pain radiating from the center of my buttock to the middle of the back of my thigh. I also had pain in my hip. I was slow to rise from a sitting position, always walking leaning forward at the waist, and limped. I had great difficulty climbing stairs. According to my last bone density test, I have lost 2 inches in height. I was finally resigning myself to the fact that I needed surgery. Then I started taking Wobenzym N. WOW!!! I haven't felt this good in years. My range of motion has greatly improved, and the pain level has significantly decreased. I am walking without a limp at my normal rate (fast), I can now raise my leg from a standing position to put on my pants. I can bend forward over the sink to wash my face. It's amazing! I am in a much better mood!! I had been coming home from work for over a month, and just not able to go any longer. I would curl up in bed and lie with a pillow between my legs in the fetal position and wait for the pain to subside to a manageable level. I have taken anti-inflammatory drugs (Meloxicam) for over 5 years. This last month before Wobenzym N, I had been taking muscle relaxers daily, along with pain medication when the pain was severe. Since I started with Wobenzym N, I have not taken one muscle relaxer, no pain medication, not even Ibuprophen, and I am beginning to cut my anti-inflammatory meds. in half. I can't wait to see how I feel in a month. Yesterday, I went shopping and walked the mall for several hours (unheard of for me lately). Then, I came home and cooked a delicious dinner without having to sit down every 5 minutes. I have so much more energy. I have not experienced the stomach cramping that others have reported, but I have never taken 3 tabs. at once. Eventually, I may work up to the recommended dosage, but for now, it is working and I feel great! I even sent a bottle of Wobenzym N to both of my elderly aunts who suffer greatly from arthritis. It has been a God send. I can't recommend this medication enough!!

First, concerning the comments about the formula.... I used to live in Germany and speak German, so I called Mucos myself to ask them about the differences. They informed me that the active ingredients are EXACTLY THE SAME, and that they manufacture the product that is distributed by Garden of Life. The Mucos-labeled product does contain sucrose and kaolin, the latter of which is used to soothe stomach problems, so likely the people who had success on the old formula and not the new just can't tolerate the new as well. This is not to say there isn't a genuine difference in how the formulations work for people with sensitive stomachs-- of course if you can't tolerate it it's not going to work as well and I understand that's upsetting-- this is just to say that the problem is NOT that the product is somehow inferior or that its actives are different. Perhaps people who liked the old formula could experiment with adding kaolin products along with the pills? Mucos also has an English-language website, and there appears to be a customer service email, so perhaps anyone who is concerned and wants to verify this information can ask for him- or herself. Now, about the effectiveness in my case: I've been using Wobenzym for a month and a half because my doctor suggested it might help with my Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. On a dose of 14-15 pills daily, my antibodies are now half of what they were before I started Wobenzym. I'm VERY pleased and intend to continue taking it in the hopes of reducing my antibodies even further. I'll report back if they fall more at my next test

I am 74 years old. I have had arthritis for years. I just put up with the pain because I did not want to damage my digestive tract with drugs. I read the great reviews on Amazon and decided to try this product. I was amazed when I could feel a decrease in my joint pain after just 2-3 weeks. I have been taking this for 3 months now and the pain in my hand joints which hurt before is completely gone. I am almost pain free most of the time. Some slight pain when the weather changes. I take the suggested dosage twice a day. I also take a complex of digestive enzymes with each meal. An additional benefit of enzyme supplements is my problems with lactose and gluten have decreased greatly

Been taking Wobenzym for more than several years now. Before that, I could hardly walk after playing basketball and had to depend on Advil which didn't really help much for the extreme pain in my knees. A local health food store manager first suggested I try the combination "Glucosamine Chondroitin & MSM". It did help a little and I continued taking it. Then a few months later he told about an amazing supplement called Wobenzyn which was getting rave reviews in Europe. He said that professional athletes in Europe were achieving amazing results during their trainings from taking Wobenzym. So I decided to try it for myself despite the high cost. I've been taking supplements for a long time and understand that your body can take a while to start to assimilate a new supplement. So gradually after about 6-8 weeks I started to notice a difference in pain level in my knees and started to take less Advil. And after 4-6 months I no longer have to take Advil at all and I could now walk normally after playing a few hours of basketball! To me that's a real "miracle" considering I was a 40 year old playing against 20-something year olds! Throughout the years I would run out of Wobenzym because of financial reasons and I noticed that I started to feel body aches that I haven't felt before. That definitely gave me undeniable confirmation that Wobenzym really does work! Every individual is different, so it may not work for everyone. But follow the directions carefully. Be sure to take it on an empty stomach. At least 45 minutes BEFORE a meal. And at least 1-1/2 hours AFTER a meal. BE SURE to take it with a FULL glass of water (8-10 oz.) Also IMPORTANT - start out slowly. Perhaps start with 1-2 tablets a day for the first week. Then gardually increase by 1-2 tablets each week. Normal dose is 3 tablets 2x daily. Advance dose is 3 tablets 4x daily. Since I've been taking it for a very long time, I have advanced to 5 tablets 2-3 times a day. I read that some cancer patients have taken as much a 20 tablets a day (5 tabs 4x daily) for an extended time. And have experienced complete remission with proper diet and exercise! Also don't under-estimate just how powerful your "mind" really is. This can work both ways! If you truly believe that something can help you and that it will work - more likely than not, it eventually WILL work! On the other hand, if you have "doubts & skepticism" and your "belief" just isn't there - there's a good chance it will NOT work for you. Even if the supplement really DID help, your "negative mindset" will NOT allow it to work for you! So "keep that in mind"! ... I wish you WELL! =)