- An anti-inflammatory to reduce pain
- As effective as commercial NSAIDs
- Enteric coating ensures the ingredient is delivered directly to the small intestine
- Ship only to Canada and South Korea
- NPN: 80049975
What is Serrapeptase?
Serrapeptase is an enzyme produced by serratia bacteria living in silkworms. Silkworms use it to dissolve their cocoon while emerging from the moth. Researchers have applied this unique characteristic to modern medicine. Serrapeptase has been used as a drug in Europe and Asia for more than 25 years, and it is used increasingly in North America.
What makes Serrapeptase interesting and distinct from other enzymes is that it affects only non-living tissues. This is due to Serrapeptase ability to target specific proteins. According to health Canada, Serrapeptase reduces swelling and pain from inflammation. It is a proteolytic enzyme, used to reduce the symptoms of pain, quantity of secretion, ability to perceive smell, stuffy nose and ears, and nose and/or throat infections. It is also a mucolytic enzyme, which helps break down mucous.
Reducing Pain
Pain is triggered by the presence of a protein called amine. When tissue inflames, an amine called bradykinin causes pain and soreness. Serrapeptase has been indicated to block the release of Bradykinin, thus reducing pain.
Reducing Inflammation
Serrapeptase is known to break down fibrin, a protein involved in blood clotting. It contains infection at the initial site. In prolonged inflammation, fibrin converts healthy tissue to a fibrous matrix which maintains inflammatory responses.
Adults: 1 capsule 1 time per day
(Take 2 hours after a meal)