Thursday, January 1, 2009

Serrapeptase: Your Answer for Long-Term Pain?

By Stanton Conversier

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.

Serratiopeptidase, also known as serrapeptase, 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 run away, screaming, "Worm's intestines?!? - not for me, thanks!" - let me be perfectly clear: The variety that is purchasable by consumers today is extracted from plant-based enzymes, and is broadly of such quality that it is acceptable even for consumption by vegetarians.

Serrapeptase has been dispensed regularly for nearly 40 years in numerous Asian and European countries; in Germany and Austria for instance, it is available strictly by prescription. Fortunately, in the U.S. and elsewhere it is much more readily available. In all honesty, it is so safe, that it can be consumed by children and pregnant/nursing women; even pet owners have reported good results.

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.

Making matters worse, some drugs prescribed by doctors - NSAIDs in particlular - have had even more acute after effects. The news reports in recent years regarding these cases have, in fact, been widespread. The "bad press" (and ensuing litigation) have been largely responsible for the withdrawal from the marketplace of a number of these medications.

Long-term inflammation is now regarded as a primary factor in the proliferation of disease ... but it was not always so. Bacteria and germs were, for many years, considered - and quite often, proven to be - the prime culprits. The use of antibiotics and strong medications have all but wiped out many once-dreaded diseases - but unfortunately, in some cases the price has been the rise of ever more resistant disease strains.

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.

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