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Proteases, or proteolytic enzymes are specific for protein digestion. Simply put, protease enzymes break down proteins, be they undigested proteins in the digestive system, cellular debris or toxins in the blood.  Some proteolytic enzymes work specifically in the bloodstream to support metabolic reactions like healthy cellular repair and immunity, sparking the chemical reactions required to sustain life. The body employs protease enzymes to break down foreign invaders such as bacteria, yeasts, and viruses.

Oral Proteases

Research has shown that oral proteases, taken as a dietary supplement on an empty stomach may aid our immune system in ways other supplements can’t. These supplemental enzymes are absorbed and carried into the blood stream where they are bound to plasma proteins. The oral proteases bind to these plasma proteins and then are able to break down protein-based pathogens in the blood. An interesting attribute of protease enzymes is that while they are able to dissolve almost all proteins, this only applies to proteins that are not components of living cells. For protease to digest a protein it must be damaged, attached to a dead organism, or be a protein that does not belong in the body. This instinctively intelligent process explains why proteases will digest proteins found in steak, however leave the protein lining of our stomach unharmed.

Not all proteases, however, can break down all proteins. For instance, one protease in particular has been shown to have a profound effect on mucus. Mucolase is a special enzyme that is classified as proteolytic and mucolytic. Mucolytic enzymes break down excess mucus in the body, including the lungs and sinuses. Other proteolytic enzymes useful for the immune system are nattokinase, catalase and serratiopeptidase (serrapeptase).

When enzymes are used to achieve a therapeutic effect, they are taken on an empty stomach (a half hour before or two hours after a meal). They are not intended to help digest food. Instead they are absorbed into the blood and benefit different systems of the body, such as the immune system, by providing it with essential enzymes to manufacture healthy white blood cells.

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Proteolytic enzymes have been used for the management of many differing issues, being found effective for fighting protein pathogens (bacteria, virus’, fungi, toxins), treating injuries, speeding circulation and so on. Recently, one protease in particular named serratiopeptidase has gained quite a bit of attention. Although its application has been around for quite some time in European countries, like Germany, interest has only recently increased in the United States.

The Miracle Enzyme

Serratiopeptidase’ profound achievements are now being recognized and can be found in some medications. It has even been called “the miracle enzyme”. This is such a multifunctional enzyme and it works on many different levels, addressing varying conditions. Serratiopeptidase was originally discovered in the intestinal tracts of Japanese silkworms, who used the enzyme to dissolve their cocoon.

Inflammation and Pain

One of the main areas serratiopeptidase assists with is pain and inflammation. Its use has proven time and time again to be effective in the treatment of conditions ranging from carpal tunnel, arthritis, post-operative swelling and so on.

How does it bring down this inflammation and pain? Well, it helps in this regard by speeding the recovery time of the inflamed tissues by thinning the fluids and increasing drainage, which is formed by inflammation and injury. It also helps to block pain by inhibiting the release of certain amines from the inflamed tissues.

Cardiovascular Health

Yet another remarkable quality this enzyme has is its ability to support cardiovascular health. It does so by dissolving fibrin, a protein that can excessively form in the blood, resulting in blood clotting, blood stickiness, plaque, high blood pressure and the like. Serratiopeptidase has the ability to directly dissolve fibrin, eliminating these situations from occurring. We can see that this enzyme covers a multitude of areas.

SerraGold

Enzymedica SerraGold is a proteolytic enzyme blend that contains Serratiopeptidase, or Serrapeptase, as it is sometimes called. It represents one of the most potent enzyme formulas available in the category. SerraGold has been formulated using the potent Serratiopeptidase enzyme and Enzymedica’s unique Protease Thera-blend and is intended for those seeking the highest potency Serratiopeptidase available.

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