Chances are, you experience some level of pain - occasionally, chronically or otherwise - and if so, an enzyme known as serratiopeptidase could be what you've been looking for. This is especially true if you have an aversion to, or are experiencing any side effects of, the medication you currently use for pain management. Whether you take prescription or otc painkillers, serratiopeptidase is a safe, natural choice with no known negative results.
Serrapeptase, also known as serratiopeptidase, is a proteolytic (that is, having the ability to break down proteins into simpler compounds) enzyme which is naturally present in the silkworm intestine. Now, before you head for the hills, shouting, "I'll be darned if I'm taking anything that came from inside a worm!" - allow me to clarify: The type that is accessible to/by consumers today is prepared through breaking down of plant-based enzymes, and is typically of such purity that it is acceptable even for use by vegetarians.
Serrapeptase has been used prevalently for nearly 40 years in numerous Asian and European countries. In Germany and Austria for instance, it is obtainable by prescription only. Luckily, in the States and other parts of the world, it is much more readily available and is so safe that it can be taken by pregnant and/or nursing women, youngsters, and even pets.
Long-term inflammation is the underlying cause of a whole host of health problems, including headaches, muscle and joint pain (from physical exertion, or in conditions such as arthritis or fibromyalgia.) Eventually, even more severe maladies such as cancer and heart disease can result from such chronic, internal disruption. Drugs typically dispensed for pain - providing temporary relief - differ from serratiopeptidase, which actually dissolves the fibrin (protein deposits) that often perpetuate discomfort even after an injury or irritation has healed.
Serrapeptase, as stated above, has exhibited virtually no side effects. Compare that with nonprescription NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen, as well as acetaminophen (which is not categorized as an NSAID.) These otc medicines have been proven in clinical studies to be the cause of kidney, stomach, liver, and even heart disease, especially when used regularly, and for prolonged periods.
Undoubtedly, readers have been made aware via mass media of the withdrawal from the market of certain drugs in recent years. Most notably, some NSAIDs prescribed for pain have been reported to elicit severe (even fatal) side effects in some patients. Obviously, these cases are of no small concern for those who would turn to these drugs for pain management.
Germs and bacteria, for many years, have been responsible for some of the most dreaded diseases in existence; long-term inflammation was simply not considered a significant factor. And while powerful medications - antibiotics included - have successfully combated and even defeated such ailments, these weapons have proven double-edged in many cases. That is, the stronger the meds administered, the more resistant and stubborn some of the diseases have become.
So for the millions who endure pain and rely upon these medications on a regular basis, could serratiopeptidase be the answer? The emergence of this amazing enzyme as a workable choice is certainly a welcome sight, at the very least. In upcoming articles, we will be keeping you abreast of exciting news and developments on this and other "systemic" enzymes.