Serratiopeptidase (serrapeptase) is a proteolytic enzyme that has fibrinolytic, anti-edemic, and anti-inflammatory activity. Serratiopeptidase is derived from bacteria belonging to the genus Serratia. This enzyme is absorbed through the intestines and transported directly into the bloodstream. Serratiopeptidase binds to alpha 2- macroglobulin in the blood in the ratio of 1:1, which helps to mask its antigenicity but retains its enzymatic activity and is slowly transferred to site of inflammation.
Serratiopeptidase has been used successfully for almost 40 years in Japan and Europe for pain and inflammation due to arthritis, trauma, surgery, sinusitis, bronchitis, carpal tunnel and painful swelling of the breasts. It acts upon inflammation by thinning the fluids in the body that collect around injured areas and increases fluid drainage. Serratiopeptidase also enhances tissue repair and reduces pain. Pain is also reduced by this enzyme’s ability to block amines. It also has the unique ability to dissolve the dead and damaged tissue that is a by-product of the healing response without harming living tissue.
Serratiopeptidase is a viable alternative to salicylates, ibuprofen and the more potent NSAIDs. Unlike these drugs, Serratiopeptidase is a naturally occurring, physiological agent with no inhibitory effects on prostaglandins and is devoid of gastrointestinal side effects.
Serratiopeptidase has been shown to be effective in transferring various antibiotic such as Penicillin G, Ampicillin, Gentamycin and Cefatoxime to the site of infection. It could significantly enhance the effectiveness of antibiotics against biofilm and can inhibit biofilm formation.
Forms of availability:
Powder -
Description
Off white to cream coloured powder
Loss on Drying
NMT 5%
Arsenic
NMT 5 ppm
Heavy metals
NMT 50 ppm
Pathogens: Ecoli Salmonella
Absent/gm
Activity
NLT 2,300 u/mg
Stability
Stable for 5 years when stored at cool dry place.
Enteric coated granules -
Description
Cream coloured granules .
Loss on Drying
NMT 5%
Arsenic
NMT 5 ppm
Heavy metals
NMT 50 ppm
Pathogens: Ecoli Salmonella
Absent/gm
Activity
NLT 2300 u/mg
Stability
Stable for 5 years when stored at cool dry place.
Benefits:
Super protein-digesting enzyme which breaks down "non living" matter in the human body.
Powerful anti-inflammatory .
Aids treatment of fibromyaliga, arthritis, rheumatism, multiple sclerosis, etc.
Cancer and tumor preventative
No side effects or stomach irritation
Improving circulation by reducing levels of dead tissue
Digests scar tissue build up from surgeries or injuries
Fights build up of fibrin
Reduces blood clots, cysts, & arterial plaque
Anti-edemic - prevents swelling and fluid retention.
Shown to help chronic sinusitis sufferers
Applications:
Inflammation and Pain
Trauma Surgery
Surgery
Plastic surgery
Infections
Dermatology
Dentistry
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Sinusitis and Bronchitis
Arthritis
Storage:
Store in tightly closed containers in a cool dry place
