Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Impressive Enzymes: Serrapeptase Could Be Chronic Pain Solution

By Stanton Conversier

If you suffer from any kind of pain - periodic, chronic or otherwise - an enzyme known as serrapeptase might be your answer. This is even more true if you have a distaste for, or are experiencing any side effects of, the medication you currently use for pain management. Whether you take prescription or over-the-counter analgesics, serrapeptase is a safe, natural alternative with no known side effects.

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 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.

Chronic inflammation lies at the heart of a whole host of ailments, including headaches, muscle and joint pain - due to exercise, arthritis, or fibromyalgia, just to name a few. Left untreated, severe inflammation can even develop into life-threatening conditions such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. Unlike conventional pain medication (which only relieves the inflammation temporarily) serrapeptase actually breaks down the protein deposits (known as fibrin) which can cause pain and discomfort even after your body has healed from injury or trauma.

And again, few if any adverse effects have been reported by users of serrapeptase. This is in direct opposition to over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and acetaminophen. These non-prescription medicines have been known to be the cause of liver, stomach, kidney, and even heart problems, especially when used regularly, and for lengthy 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.

For generations, germs - not chronic inflammation - were considered the main source of disease in the world. And powerful drugs and antibiotics have, in fact helped to eradicate many of the dreaded diseases that once reached epidemic proportions. However, in the process, strains that are more resistant and harder to control have arisen, giving need to ever-stronger medications.

The emergence of serratiopeptidase as a viable option is being embraced by so many who've struggled with pain and inflammation for so long. At last, this amazing enzyme offers an alternative to the seemingly endless pain-and-pill-popping cycle. Watch for more articles on serrapeptase and other enzymes, which are proving to be more useful every day in battling the things that ail us. - 14130

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