Serrapeptase
By Darrell Miller
If you see the letters ‘-ase’ in the name of a chemical such as
serrapeptase, it indicates that it is an enzyme. An enzyme is
like a biochemical catalyst, that increases the rate of a
biochemical reaction, or that even allows it to occur, without
it being changed itself. Enzymes are generated mainly in the
liver, and are essential chemicals in the biochemistry of life,
without with life just simply would not be possible.
Serrapeptase is what is known as a proteolytic enzyme, or
protease, that breaks down or digests proteins in the body, and
it is developed in the intestines of a silkworm (hence serra –
silk). It plays an important part in the metamorphosis of the
silkworm as it is needed to break down the cocoon walls. Its
major medical use is as an anti-inflammatory and it has been
found to have a beneficial effect in reducing inflammation by
basically digesting it. Inflammation causes many problems with
health including inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and
colitis, inflamed joints and muscle tissue, lung diseases,
headaches and migraines, ear nose and throat conditions, to name
but a few.
These have traditionally been treated with what are known as
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as
ibuprofen, naproxen and aspirin. The glucococorticoids used in
the steroidal treatment of inflammation can have a negative
effect on the immune system, and many other side effects
including problems with bone development, and emphasis is placed
mainly on the non-steroidal treatments.
The problem with NSAIDs is that they can cause gastrointestinal
problems, including bleeding. Patients suffering bleeding have
a 10% chance of fatality, and the drugs can also cause kidney
damage, joint problems and many other unwanted side effects.
Some doctors take the patient off one drug and onto another
NSAID when the side-effects appear. Each of the ten commonly
used drugs has similar side effects and it simply a roulette
that can end in tragedy. For years researchers have been
seeking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that does not
produce these side effects, and serrapeptase seems to tick all
the right boxes. If there has been a breakthrough in
ant-inflammatory medicine, then this is it.
It deals with inflammation in a natural way without causing any
of the side affects normally associated with NSAIDs, and also
digests blood clots, scar tissue (internal and external) and any
dead tissues within the body. In many cases, symptoms are
alleviated within two weeks. It is now used throughout the world
and no side effects have been reported in 30 years. It had been
used safely with children, pregnant women and even with pets
without the prostaglandin inhibition that is the cause of the
gastric problems of NSAIDs.
A proteolytic enzyme is an enzyme that takes part in the
metabolic processes of the body. In addition to ‘regular’
proteins, serrapeptase ‘digests’ excess fibrin that thickens
the blood, many bacteria, viruses and fungi. By clearing all of
this from the blood and lymphatic systems, and also clearing out
mucus and inflammation from the body, it helps the body’s own
immune system to work better and also effectively reduces its
viscosity allowing it to flow better.
Apart from that, the immune system uses enzymes to destroy
invading proteins and supplementing these with serrapeptase
enables this process to occur more efficiently. Protealytic
enzymes can tell what proteins should be in the body and what
should not be, and remove the latter. That is basically how the
immune response works.
It is its effect on the immune response system that makes
serrapeptase such an effective ant-inflammatory. The
inflammation is a response to an irritation, for example to
pollen grains in the respiratory system. This triggers the
autoimmune system to create a CIC, or Circulating Immune
Complex, that moves to the site of the irritation. In
destroying the source of the irritation, the CIC also causes
inflammation and swelling. This then attracts other CICs and
the cycle repeats itself.
What the proteolytic enzyme serrapeptase does is to digest and
remove the debris created by the action of the CIC in destroying
the original irritant that is now itself causing irritation and
inflammation. Everything is cleared away and the immune system
settles down and stabilizes ready for the next invader. It is a
failure to clear away all the debris after an invasion has been
dealt with that is the cause of much inflammation, and the
result of the natural reaction of the body’s immune system can
cause further damage unless it is given some help.
The same basic action of serrapeptase is though to be effective
in fighting against cardiovascular disease. The late Dr. Hans
Nieper used the enzyme to treat the blockage of arteries in
coronary heart disease. It was reported to be considerably more
effective in clearing away arterial plaque, then the EDTA
chelation method used at that time. Incidences of strokes among
his patients diminished, and the enzyme was reported to dissolve
away blood clots and repair varicose veins. It is thought that
the serrapeptase dissolved away the dead protein that bound the
plaque cause the arteries to block.
It might appear that serrapeptase thins the blood, but it does
not. It simply appears to do so by removing the debris that
makes it thicker than it should be. In doing so, it will make
regular blood-thinning drugs seem more effective, so you should
take care if using blood-thinning drugs such as Heparin or
Coumadin since your blood might be over-thinned.
While the official line is that more research is needed to
prove that this enzyme has a definite curative effect on heart
disease in coronary patients, and in reducing the incidence of
fatal coronary failure, many people swear by its use. They feel
a lot better from using it as a supplement, and have fewer
allergies than prior to commencing its use. They also feel
generally fitter due to their blood being healthier and more
able to carry oxygen and nutrients round their body.
Try telling them that the effect of serrapeptase is still not
proven. Serrapeptase enzymes are natural and available at your
local health food store.
About the Author: More information is available at
http://vitanetonline.com/ where a selection of quality name
brand Serrapeptase enzyme supplements can be found.
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