Tag : systemic-enzyme-therapy
Tag : systemic-enzyme-therapy
Allergies are one of the most unpleasant conditions that people can suffer from. Unfortunately, they tend to be all too common in Canada. But here’s the thing: Just because they are common doesn’t make them any less painful or bothersome.
If you are among the thousands of unlucky Canadians who suffer from seasonal allergies or food allergies, then we have a good news for you: Systemic enzymes can help alleviate their symptoms.
But before going any further, we would like to state that people with severe and/or life-threatening allergies should always avoid food to which they know they are allergic. (Of course, this doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t include systemic enzymes in their diet, only that they should steer clear of allergy-inducing food(s) without the approval of their doctor.)
With that being said, how exactly can systemic enzymes help alleviate allergies?
Well, the same way they help alleviate a myriad of other conditions: By “munching” on mucus, fibrin, scar tissue and effectively cleaning and improving blood circulation. But that’s not all — they also break down protein chains that cause inflammation as well as protein allergens that are behind allergic reactions and allergic diseases. Systemic enzymes have been known to reduce secretions and causing them to become less viscous. The symptoms of hay fever, as an example, have been shown to be greatly diminished with the help of systemic enzyme therapy.
If you needed one more incentive to try out systemic enzyme therapy, then you have one! But before you dive headfirst into systemic enzyme therapy and go run to the nearest natural supplements store, we urge you to spend some time carefully examining the product options available to you. If possible, make sure that you buy “blends” that include papain and/or other proteolytic enzyme(s) as low levels of these have been linked to allergies in the past. 
Categories: Health Benefits
Sport injuries can range from mildly annoying to completely disastrous. But regardless of how severe they are, no athlete ever wants to suffer from them. Unfortunately, sport injuries are very common in Canada, and while most of them are not severe, some are enough to cut a season short… or a career for that matter.
Of course, we aren’t here to scare you. If you are an athlete, chances are that you are already aware of the pitfalls of your sport. But here’s the thing: Being aware sometimes isn’t enough. Sometimes, you have to take it one step further. And that’s when systemic enzyme therapy comes into play.
Did you know that during the 1960s and 1970s East Germans athletes dominated world competitions? While their usage of steroids did play an important role in their success, East German officials later explained that most of their country’s athletic success could in fact be attributed to their usage of systemic enzymes.
Yes, systemic enzymes — the same enzymes that you are interested in trying out!
Don’t get us wrong, though. Systemic enzymes won’t make you deadlift 600 lbs in a month or allow you to run a marathon in two weeks. While the usage of systemic enzymes has been known to lead to enhanced muscle development, systemic enzymes have absolutely nothing to do with steroids. Instead, they will do something even better for you: They will protect you from the effects of microtrauma, effectively reducing the amount of time needed to recover from an injury, regardless of its severity.
As you may or may not know, systemic enzymes are the number #1 defense against inflammation. Their anti-inflammatory properties are what speed up the healing process of a sport injury, along with their anti-swelling, internal bleeding and blood cleansing properties.
So what are you waiting for? If you are an athlete, don’t go one more day without systemic enzyme therapy. You’ll see — you might just end up thanking us down the road!
Categories: Health Benefits
In our most recent article (which you can find here) we delved into the very delicate topic of infertility. Today, we will delve into an even more delicate topic which, we hope, you have never experienced and never will — namely, miscarriage.
Miscarriage is a word that people tend to avoid. The scars that it creates run very deep, and we can’t even begin to imagine the damage that multiple miscarriages would do to a person. But what if we told you that preventing (or at least reducing the risk) of miscarriage under certain circumstances is doable?
Of course, the causes of miscarriages are as varied as the causes of infertility, and sometimes, there is simply nothing that you can do to prevent it. The body will do whatever it wants to do, regardless of how well you eat and what kind of enzymes you supplement it with. But here’s the thing: Sometimes, all that the body needs is a little push in the right direction… and sometimes, that push can take the form of systemic enzyme therapy.
Consider this: A recent five year study in Germany involved nearly 150 women who had experienced 3 or more miscarriages due to fetal rejection — an immunological response which produces (you guessed it!) inflammation and leads to a spontaneous abortion. Those women were put on systemic enzyme therapy before and during their pregnancies. The results?
79% of those women carried out their pregnancies.
As it turns out, over 30% of miscarriages can be linked to immunological responses. Many of them can also be linked to clotting disorders — and we all know by now how systemic enzymes deal with those nasty clots. (Hint: It rarely looks good for them.)
If you are pregnant or currently planning a pregnancy, then we encourage you to discuss with your doctor or health care provider the very possible benefits of supplementing your body with systemic enzymes during (and before) your pregnancy. As we have stated several times in the past, no known effects are associated with systemic enzymes, and plenty of pregnant women have nothing but good things to say about them.
Will you be among them? If you long for additional peace of mind, then we really hope that you will.
Categories: Health Benefits
We know what you’re thinking: Systemic enzymes and fertility don’t have anything to do with each other. How could they possibly do?
But here’s a surprising fact for you: Systemic enzyme therapy does have something to do with fertility, and the links that bind them together are probably (hopefully) very familiar to you.
Of course, taking systemic enzymes won’t directly improve fertility per se… because fertility isn’t something that can be improved by itself. For a woman to be more fertile, she has to be fairly healthy in the first place. According to the Mayo Clinic, a woman’s lifestyle choices directly affects her fertility. As a result, health issues that stem from these lifestyle choices also play an important role in the woman’s ability to reproduce. And that’s when systemic enzyme therapy comes into play.
As you already know by now, systemic enzymes do a wonderful job of improving blood flow and reducing inflammation by “eating” dead tissue and extra fibrin present in the blood. Endometriosis is listed as one of the most common causes of fertility problems in Canada and can be traced back to (you guessed it) extra endometrial tissue growing outside of the uterus, instead of inside it. This painful condition is not something that any woman would like to experience. Fortunately, systemic enzymes have been known to alleviate endometriosis by breaking down extra tissue and reducing inflammation. This leads to better circulation and a much happier uterus.
Oh and of course… an increase in fertility!
Endometriosis is not the only condition that systemic enzymes can help with. Blocked Fallopian tubes can be cleared from excess fibrin, pelvic inflammatory disease can be alleviated and even egg health can be improved by cleansing the blood and increasing circulation to the ovaries. All of these actually play a MAJOR role in female fertility.
So tell us… do you still think that systemic enzymes and fertility don’t have anything to do with each other now? 😉
Categories: Health Benefits
In Canada alone, thousands of people now suffer from joint pains and rheumatic diseases of the likes of arthritis. In the USA, they can be counted by the millions.
When people think of “rheumatic” they usually think of “rheumatic arthritis” — probably because this is the most common disease associated with the term “rheumatic”. The truth, however, is that there are a staggering number of rheumatic diseases. More than 100, according to many reliable sources. And do you know what they all share in common?
Inflammation.
If you have read some of our earlier articles, then this really shouldn’t come as a surprise. Inflammation is behind a worrisome number of diseases and conditions. It is behind so many, in fact, that some people have completely forgotten what inflammation is supposed to do in the first place: Namely, to kick-start the body’s healing process. (So yes, it is good!)
In the case of rheumatic diseases like rheumatic arthritis, chronic inflammation is the result of the immune system misreading chemical signals and causing damage instead of protection. (In other words, this is not good AT ALL.) Because the immune system is trapped in a vicious cycle from which it can’t escape, chronic inflammation settles and rheumatic arthritis worsens over time.
In recent years, however, the use of systemic enzyme therapy to alleviate the symptoms of rheumatic arthritis is a concept that has garnered quite a bit of attention in the medical field. It is mostly due to systemic enzymes’ anti-inflammatory properties — the latter of which have been the subject of many studies over the last two decades or so. However, it can also be attributed to systemic enzymes’ analgesic effects. As you may remember from an earlier article, systemic enzymes reduce the number of pain-inducing molecules, something which would eventually alleviate the pain associated with arthritis and other rheumatic disorders.
If you are currently suffering from arthritis or another rheumatic related disease, then we encourage you to give systemic enzyme therapy a try. Unless you are on a blood thinning medication, systemic enzyme therapy is completely safe and free from side effects.
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Most people are familiar with over-the-counter, nonprescription NSAIDs, which is short for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. As their name suggests, NSAIDs are drugs that are used to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief. Aspirin and ibuprofen are two of the most common NSAIDs today, and we can probably assume that you have had some firsthand experience with at least one of these.
But here’s the thing: NSAIDs do not come without their fair share of risks. While side effects vary from drug to drug, it is not uncommon for people to experience the following side effects:
Of course, we aren’t here to criticize the usage of NSAIDs. Plenty of people have already done it and plenty of others will do it again. Instead, what we would like to offer you today is a healthier and safer alternative to NSAIDs.
Unlike NSAIDs, systemic enzymes are completely safe and free from side effects. As a result, overdosing on them is impossible. The key difference between NSAIDs and systemic enzymes is that the latter do not fall under the drug category. In other words, they originate from natural sources.
When taken in “blends”, systemic enzymes work throughout your body to target certain conditions while enhancing your overall health. However, what systemic enzymes are mostly known for (and rightly so, if we can permit) is their anti-inflammatory and anti-clotting properties that stem from their need to keep the blood free of fibrin, dead tissue debris and any other cellular toxins that may litter it.
Because systemic enzymes are able to block the release of pain producing amines, they are often used to treat a number of painful conditions that are usually treated with NSAIDs. Headaches, sport injuries and rheumatic arthritis are only a few examples.
While systemic enzymes do take some time to work their way around your body, that doesn’t make them automatically inferior to NSAIDs. Unlike NSAIDs, systemic enzymes do not have to be taken only when they absolutely need to be taken. They can be taken any time, and their benefits extend a lot further and last a lot longer as well.
If you are interested in experiencing those benefits yourself, don’t wait until it’s too late. As the saying goes, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
So next time you suffer from one of those pesky migraines, will you be turning to ibuprofen or systemic enzymes for relief?
Categories: Systemic Enzymes
How many Serrapeptase capsules or tablets should you consume daily? This is one of the most common questions associated with this systemic enzyme, but unfortunately, this question doesn’t seem to have a clear-cut answer. Sources online seem to disagree with each other, and even product labels can’t be trusted to say the same thing.
But if there is one thing that everyone can agree upon, it’s that for the most part, Serrapeptase is completely safe. As a result, overdosing on it is nearly impossible. (Unless you happen to suffer from a bleeding disorder, but that’s another story!)
With that in mind, can we deduce the correct dosage of Serrapeptase?
According to WebMD, the following doses have been studied in scientific research: 10 mg of Serrapeptase 3 times on the day before a surgery, once after a surgery and 3 times daily for 5 consecutive days post-surgery.
But what if you don’t need a surgery and would like to experience the benefits of Serrapeptase on a long term scale? Well, once again, it varies on the products, and on the condition(s) that you are targeting. Most people recommend that you start with 1 capsule, 3 times a day on a an empty stomach. Once again, we can’t stress enough the importance of taking Serrapeptase and other systemic enzyme supplements on an empty stomach. Remember — they aren’t digestive enzyme supplements!
But here’s the thing: This dosage isn’t set in stone. Start slowly, but if you don’t notice any change after a few days, increase your dosage. Some people take as many as 30 capsules a day and are still alive and breathing! (And doing better than ever, too.) If you’re unsure or worried or would like to receive another opinion on this topic, then don’t hesitate to consult with your doctor before increasing the dosage.
Categories: Serrapeptase
Remember when we said that inflammation can be both good and bad? Well it turns out that fibrin is the same.
In its purest form, fibrin is a good protein. In fact, it’s more than good — it’s essential. Just like inflammation is a necessary part of your body’s self-healing process, so is fibrin. But here’s the thing: It too can get out of hand, and when it does, things can get really bad.
When, for a reason or another, your body becomes unable to break off fibrin the way it should, then your body responds by kick-starting a vicious circle of inflammation. In some people, too much fibrin can also lead to what are commonly known as blood clots, which can in turn lead to more serious problems. (When blood clots end up travelling to your lungs, then you know that something is really bad.)
Excess fibrin in the blood is never a good thing. But here’s the good news: Systemic enzyme therapy can help with that too.
In our body, plasmin is the enzyme responsible for the fibrin removal process. What most people don’t know until it’s too late, however, is that the more you age, the less plasmin your body produces. As a result, the higher your fibrin levels increase.
Because fibrin is a protein and most systemic enzyme blends are made up of protein-digesting enzymes that act like plasmin (Serrapeptase being the most common one with Nattokinase being the second), supplementing your body with systemic enzymes is one of the best things that you can do for it. Not only will they clean up excess fibrin from your blood — they will also alleviate and prevent a number of health issues in the process.
For a healthier and more enjoyable life, we recommend systemic enzyme therapy.
Categories: Health Benefits
Is systemic enzyme therapy for everyone?
Mostly, yes. Its health benefits are completely unparalleled, and as a result, should be experienced by nearly everyone. But here’s the thing: While no known side effects are associated with the consummation of systemic enzyme supplements, caution should be taken by people who suffer from a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinning medication. We just can’t stress the importance of this enough.
And no — it’s not because systemic enzymes are dangerous! (Because they are not.) It’s because they are too effective.
You know how they say that the thinner your blood is, the better your circulation is? (And the healthier you are?) Well it turns out to be true… unless you just happen to suffer from a disorder that makes your blood too thin. If that is the case with you, it is imperative that you avoid any supplement that could thin your blood even more. Unfortunately, systemic enzyme supplements fall into that category.
Likewise, if you are on a blood thinning medication you may want to avoid systemic enzymes. But here’s the good news: Over time, it would be possible for systemic enzyme supplements to replace your blood thinning medication. It wouldn’t happen overnight, of course, but some people have successfully been able to do so with the help of their doctor.
If you are interested to experience the wonderful anti-clotting and anti-inflammation properties of systemic enzyme supplements, then here’s what we recommend that you do: Don’t hesitate to bring this topic up with your doctor the next time you visit them. Most health professionals today in Canada are well versed when it comes to systemic enzyme supplements, so chances are that your doctor is too.
Categories: Systemic Enzymes
What it more deadly than cancer, strokes and respiratory diseases in Canada and the United States?
Cardiovascular diseases.
It would make sense, therefore, that people would do anything to alleviate and maybe even prevent heart diseases. If you care about your health, today we are going to tell you exactly how you can do this with (you guessed it) systemic enzyme therapy.
Before going any further, let’s first take a look at what exactly heart diseases are. According to the Mayo Clinic, the term “heart disease” is usually used to refer to a number of “conditions that involve narrowed or blocked vessels that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and angina.”
Heart attack. Stroke. Angina. Can this list get any worse? Well yes. Those are only three conditions that fall under the heart disease category. There are plenty of other ones.
By now you are probably wondering what this has anything to do with systemic enzyme therapy — and rightly so. But if you have been reading some of our earlier articles, then maybe a little light bulb is going off over your head. (If not, that’s okay too. Keep reading and we’ll explain!)
Remember when we said that systemic enzymes clean the blood and reduce inflammation by eating dead tissue and extra fibrin? Well it turns out that cleaning the blood of tissue and extra fibrin actually reduces the risk of experiencing a heart attack or any other cardiovascular disease.
Think about it for a moment. What happens when your blood flow becomes obstructed with debris? Your heart starts to pump blood harder in an attempt to make the blood flow past the blockages. Likewise, what happens when too much plaque builds up along the vascular wall? Once again, inflammation and obstructed blood flow. There are many other factors that affect the overall health of your cardiovascular system, of course, but at the end of the day they can all be linked back to the same sources.
By cleaning the blood of debris and extra fibrin and getting rid of those annoying blood clots that your doctor keeps warning you about you are effectively helping your heart do a better job of keeping you alive. Your body is like a machine, and just like a machine it needs to be cleaned up on a regular basis. Take good care of it by supplementing it with systemic enzymes and your body will thank you down the road.
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In the world of enzyme supplements, there seems to be a recurring question:
Should I take systemic enzyme or digestive enzyme supplements?
By now, we can probably assume that you are well acquainted with systemic enzymes as well as their benefits and potential side effects. But what about digestive enzymes? Let’s take a quick look at how they work before going any further.
Quite simply, digestive enzymes do exactly what their name entails: They help your body digest food while at the same time work with it to alleviate a number of digestive issues. (Think heartburn, bloating and reflux among others. You know — the nasty ones nobody likes to talk about.)
Unlike systemic enzymes which should be taken on an empty stomach, digestive enzymes need to be taken with meals. This is to ensure that they end up where they should be — namely, in your stomach, alongside undigested foods so that they can support their complete digestion.
To go back to the original question, here’s our answer (and it seems to be prevalent in the health community): Take both. After all, why would you only take one and give up on the benefits that the other could have provided you? Systemic enzymes and digestive enzymes are completely safe and free from serious side effects. Further to that, they can work in tandem with a healthy lifestyle and diet to enhance your overall health and help alleviate a condition (or two!) that you might be suffering from.
Of course, if you suffer from a health condition that could potentially be worsened by the consummation of either systemic enzymes or digestive enzymes, then we recommend that you talk to your doctor before incorporating either of these supplements into your diet. And as usual, remember that those supplements should never be taken to replace a healthy lifestyle and diet.
Categories: Enzymes
Serrapeptase is more than a word that is difficult to spell and pronounce. Discovered in the early 1970’s, Serrapeptase is a systemic enzyme that is native to the digestive system of silkworms. Yuck, right?
Well maybe more people would be saying this if Serrapeptase wasn’t as useful as it is.
You might already know that silk is stronger than steel. The story behind the discovery of Serrapeptase involves silk and the ability of silkworms to melt holes out of their cocoons. It began with a question and it ended with a major discovery that continues to this day to affect the health of millions of people in a positive manner.
Just what kind of enzyme could destroy silk?
This was the question that scientists asked themselves. As it turned out, Serrapeptase–a systemic enzyme produced by the serratia bacteria–could. But as delighted scientists also came to realize soon enough, this enzyme’s dissolving power wasn’t only reserved for silk.
What makes Serrapeptase so amazing is its ability to only dissolve “dead” tissue — i.e. old fibrous layers that clog the lining of our arteries and causes a myriad of health issue. Unlike other enzymes, Serrapeptase doesn’t affect living tissue, and this is one of the reasons why it’s completely safe to ingest. (In other words, no side-effects are associated with it.)
Today, Serrapeptase is used in tandem with a healthy diet and lifestyle to enhance and maintain health. Though it is mainly used to treat fibrosis–the thickening or scarring of connective tissue–Serrapeptase is also known to be effective against inflammation and a myriad of other disease. This is due to its ability to break down dead tissue. Serrapeptase is most commonly sold as pills but it can also be found in liquid form.
Categories: Serrapeptase
There are many things that make systemic enzymes special. Their ability to fight inflammation, for one, And of course the way they work together to alleviate a number of health conditions that affect countless of Canadians each year.
But if there is something that makes systemic enzymes even more amazing than that (in our eyes, at least), it’s how easy it is for people to purchase them and consume them. (Well, what do you expect in a post entitled “How to Use Systemic Enzyme Supplements”?) 😉
With that being said, you might want to refer to one of our earlier articles that brings up the topic of dosage, and how many systemic enzyme capsules you should take per day. You can find the article here.
However, in that article we didn’t discuss the importance of taking systemic enzyme supplements on an empty stomach. This is to ensure that your body absorbs them into the blood instead of just using them to digest your food. (A task which should mostly be left to digestive enzymes.)
To resume and to make the process a little bit clearer for you, here is how we recommend that you use systemic enzymes:
It’s as simple as that.
Categories: Systemic Enzymes
As is the case with most supplements available on the market today, it is always advisable to be careful when it comes to implementing new ones into your diet. Because several supplements do come with their fair share of side effects, some of them should only be consumed with the approval of a doctor.
But is it also the case with systemic enzyme supplements?
The answer is no — most of the time. Because systemic enzymes are not associated with any side effects and are completely safe to consume, most people don’t need the approval of a doctor to include them in their diet. That is, of course, assuming that they don’t suffer from a bleeding disorder. If that is the case, that is when some of the “side effects” of systemic enzymes kick in. Because of the blood thinning nature of systemic enzymes, consuming them when suffering from a bleeding disorder or when on a blood thinning medication could worsen an already serious condition.
Likewise, it is recommended that people cease the usage of systemic enzymes a few days prior to a surgery. This is simply because systemic enzymes possess anti-clotting and anti-inflammation properties that could potentially interfere with the body’s healing process. In this situation, it would be best for people to consult their doctor before making any decision.
That’s pretty much it when it comes to systemic enzyme supplements and its side effects. If you do not suffer from a bleeding disorder then we highly encourage that you start incorporating systemic enzymes into your diet. Keep in mid, however, that not all systemic enzyme “blends” are the same, so it’s always a good idea to do a little bit of research on a particular product before purchasing it.
Categories: Systemic Enzymes
Now that you are more familiar with systemic enzyme therapy and its numerous benefits, it’s time to talk about dosage.
As we have said in several of our earlier articles, there is no known side effects associated with systemic enzyme therapy — assuming that you do not currently suffer from a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinning medication. It is not uncommon for doctors to place patients on as many as 10 systemic enzyme capsules 3 times a day. Of course, those patients generally tend to suffer from serious and painful diseases or conditions, and more often than not their doses are dramatically reduced within a few weeks.
With that being said, how many capsules should you take if you don’t suffer from a serious disease or condition? Well, reading the recommended dosage found on the label of a particular product is usually a good starting point. Because “blends” differ from one another, you will find that the recommended dosages also vary.
According to Dr. William Wong, a strong advocate for systemic enzyme therapy and a trustworthy source on this topic, the typical dosage for encapsulated systemic enzyme blends is 3 capsules 3 times a day. Keep in mind, however, that some people react more to systemic enzyme blends than others, while some react less. This is why if no benefits are felt after 3 days he recommends people to start increasing the dosage to 4 capsules 3 times a day. If no benefits are still felt after increasing the dosage, he recommends taking 5 capsules 3 times a day, and on and on until people can confidently say that their condition has improved.
Tableted systemic enzymes, on the other hand, generally require bigger dosages to be effective. 5 tablets 3 times a day is usually what people start with, but it is not uncommon for people to increase their dosage to as many as 80 tablets a day!
Categories: Systemic Enzymes
Let’s face it: Your blood is full of toxins and debris. As disgusting as it sounds, it’s just part of life. With that being said, your blood doesn’t have to be so full of toxins and debris. And that’s when systemic enzyme therapy comes into play.
Okay, so by now you know that systemic enzymes can help with fighting inflammation as well as viruses. But what you (probably) didn’t know prior to reading this article is that systemic enzymes are also highly efficient when it comes to cleaning the blood. And when you start thinking about it, it makes sense that they would.
You know the saying “blood is the river of life”? Well it turns out that blood is also the river in which cells like to dispose their dead materials and other garbage. (Thanks a lot, cells!) As those dead materials and garbage pile up, so does fibrin, eventually causing the blood to thicken dramatically and clots to appear. Yuck, right? Yuck indeed.
Systemic enzymes, as you already know, eat dead tissues and excess fibrin. As a result, systemic enzyme therapy leads to a healthy, cleaner blood and better overall circulation. But those are only the effects associated with systemic enzymes. What about the effects associated with better blood circulation?
Well, they come by the dozens. A thinner blood makes you less prone to:
As well as boosts your cardiovascular, immune and respiratory functions. Sounds good, no?
Keep in mind (and yes we’ve mentioned this a few times) that systemic enzyme therapy should be avoided without the guidance of a professional if you are currently on a blood thinning medication. This is to avoid thinning your blood too much, which as you know, can lead to serious complications.
Categories: Health Benefits
We’ve said it before and we will keep saying it: Systemic enzymes are amazing. But what makes them so amazing (in our eyes at least) is their ability to alleviate a wide array of health conditions that plague millions of people worldwide. Unlike some other types of enzymes out there, their benefits extend across the entire spectrum of the human body. (Hence the word “systemic” in “systemic enzyme”.)
We covered inflammation first because systemic enzymes are mostly known to fight inflammation. But as we said above, it’s not the only thing that they can fight. You know those non-living diabolical little things that attach themselves to your DNA and replicate themselves with the intent to hurt you? Well systemic enzymes can fight them too.
Yes, we’re talking about viruses now, and no — they are completely different from bacteria. (But that’s another story.) As you may remember from science class (or not, we won’t judge you), a virus can only replicate itself by invading a living cell within your body. Once it has attached itself to a cell and entered it, the virus takes control of it by releasing its DNA. As a result, the cell is forced to replicate the virus until it eventually dies. Gruesome, no?
But here’s the thing: For a virus to be able to replicate its DNA without trouble, its protein cell wall must be totally intact. And do you know what just happens to have the ability to disrupt a virus’ protein cell wall?
You guessed right — systemic enzymes. Not only are systemic enzymes amazing. They are also very, very smart. In other words, they are able to differentiate between the proteins that should be in your body and the proteins that shouldn’t be in your body.
Remember this next time the flu season rears its ugly head!
Categories: Health Benefits
Now that we have covered the basics of systemic enzyme therapy and gone over safety issues, it’s time to delve into the actual benefits of taking systemic enzyme supplements. Today, we will be focusing on what we perceive to be (and on what most people perceive to be) the #1 benefit of systemic enzyme therapy — namely, to fight inflammation.
Before doing this, however, it’s important to have a basic understanding of what inflammation is. According to Medical News Today, inflammation is “the body’s attempt at self-protection to remove harmful stimuli”. In other words, inflammation kick-starts your body’s healing process. For a wound to heal, it first has to swell up and turn red.
However, it is good to note that inflammation is NOT always a helpful response to your body. What TIME magazine has recently labelled as “The Secret Killer” is currently believed to be an underlying cause of many diseases such as cancer, allergies and even depression. But while chronic inflammation has just recently been linked to those diseases, scientists and doctors have known for a long time that chronic inflammation is never good. Chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis happen when the immune system begins to fight against its own cells, something which in turn leads to inflammatory responses that are more harmful than good.
So where does systemic enzyme therapy come into play? And more importantly — how can it help fight inflammation?
When the immune system senses inflammation, it creates a protein chain that is called ‘Circulating Immune Complex’ or more commonly referred to as ‘immune complexes’. As you already know, immune complexes are behind the redness and swelling that an inflamed area undergoes before it is able to heal. While most of the time immune complexes are removed from the bloodstream when they are not needed anymore, this is not always the case.
When they fail to be carried away by the bloodstream, immune complexes continue to circulate. Where they end up depends on several factors, but most of the time you can expect them to lead to some serious inflammation and sometimes even tissue damage.
Systemic enzymes come into play by “eating” the bad immune complexes and leaving the good ones alone, effectively helping your immune system fight inflammation while lessening the pain. Unlike over-the-counter drugs such as Aspirin and Ibuprofen which are consumed to reduce inflammation, systemic enzymes are completely safe and able to lower inflammation without preventing the body from producing immune complexes.
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Since its discovery in the early 70’s, Serrapeptase has quickly become one of the most talked about supplemental enzymes in the medical field. This is mostly due to its amazing anti-fibrin and anti-inflammation properties that alleviate a wide array of conditions. Often taken alone or with other enzymes in what are known as “blends”, the benefits of Serrapeptase extend across the whole spectrum of the human body.
But as is the case with every supplemental enzyme out there, caution should be taken and research should be done before making a decision involving the use of Serrapeptase. If you are here, then we can only assume that you are indeed doing your research properly, and for that we congratulate you. 😉
With that being said, one of the most pressing questions that you probably have concerning the usage of this supplemental enzyme is this one:
Are there any side effects associated with Serrapeptase?
While long term effects have not had any documentation, no side effects are currently associated with the daily consummation of Serrapeptase. However, it is good to know that Serrapeptase is not recommended for everyone.
Because of its blood thinning property, it is not recommended for people with bleeding disorders or people who are on a blood thinning medication to consume this supplement. Likewise, because of its anti-fibrin property, Serrapeptase may interfere with blood clotting post-surgery. Therefore, the consummation of Serrapeptase should be halted a few days, if not weeks, prior to a surgery.
Categories: Serrapeptase
Before going further, we would like to make sure that you have a decent grasp of how enzymes work, particularly systemic enzymes. If you have been reading through some of our earlier posts then you have nothing to worry about — chances are that you are already familiar with the most important concepts that we will be discussing later on.
However, if you have just stumbled across our website by accident and/or would like to delve into the great big world of systemic enzyme therapy, then we encourage you to take a few steps backwards and read through some of our earlier articles. This will help you build a foundation of knowledge upon which we will be expanding today and in later articles.
Our article today concerns systemic enzyme therapy and its basics. As you should already know by now, systemic means body wide. Systemic enzymes are therefore enzymes that operate across the whole body, but which are (most of the time) not found within your body to begin with. When taken in blends, they perform magic on every organ and every system of your body.
We mentioned “blends” because systemic enzyme therapy usually comprises a mixture of several enzymes, each of them working together to either maintain a person’s health or improve it. Individually, each enzyme has different functions in your body, although some of them will share the same functions. As an example, some people take rutin enzymes for their antioxidant benefits while others take nattokinase enzymes for their anti-clotting properties.
Systemic enzyme therapy is a stepping stone into a healthy lifestyle. As we have stated multiple times in the past, systemic enzymes should never be taken with the intent to replace a healthy lifestyle and diet. Instead, they should be taken to work in tandem with them, effectively helping enhance and maintain your overall health.
Systemic enzyme therapy has been known to alleviate a myriad of illnesses and ailments, some of the most notable ones being inflammation, auto immune diseases and joint pains. It has also been known to boost the immune system and even improve fertility.
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