The Natural Anti-Inflammatory

Serrapeptidase (technically Serratia Peptidase) is a multi-functional proteolytic enzyme that dissolves non-living tissues such as fibrin, plaque, blood clots, cysts, and inflammation in all forms – without harming living tissue. It was originally isolated from the silkworm, which produces it to break down its hard cocoon walls, and is produced commercially today through a fermentation process.

A striking quality of serrapeptidase is its profound ability to reduce pain, by blocking the release of pain-inducing amines. It has received wide use as an analgesic in Europe, where it now outsells ibuprofen, brand-name painkillers, and prescription NSAIDs. And unlike these NSAIDs, serrapeptidase is devoid of gastrointestinal side effects and has no inhibitory effect on prostaglandins. (For acutal case results, see the Case Studies).

Clinical research studies have found that serrapeptidase prompts anti-inflammatory activity, anti-edemic activity (the lessening of fluid retention), and fibrinolytic activity (the dissolution of protein buildups). Both in vitro and in vivo studies have revealed that its specific anti-inflammatory effects are far superior to that of other proteolytic enzymes.

Serrapeptidase also alters the elasticity and viscosity of the dense mucus produced in people with respiratory conditions. People with sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, and pulmonary diseases show much improved structure and function of the mucus after taking serrapeptidase.

Serrapeptidase has been found to be effective against arthritis, ear nose and throat conditions, injury-related swelling, varicose veins and other vascular conditions, and has been used to dissolve arterial plaque. The renowned internist Dr. Hans Nieper, well known for his work with proteolytic enzymes, referred to serrapeptidase as "the miracle enzyme".

What the Research Shows:

Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions

A study of 193 patients with acute or chronic ear, nose and throat pathologies (including laryngitis). After 3-4 days, patients taking serrapeptidase experienced a significant reduction in pain, secretion and other symptoms. Improvement was excellent or good for 97.3% of the serrapeptidase patients, compared with only 21.9% of the placebo patients.(1)

Respiratory Conditions

In respiratory diseases characterized by increased production of dense mucus, serrapeptidase alters mucus elasticity and results in a considerable reduction in viscosity, confirming its efficacy as a mucolytic agent.(2,3,4) A Japanese study of patients with chronic airway diseases found that treatment with serrapeptidase caused symptoms to significantly decrease, and exerted a beneficial effect on mucus clearance.(5) A double-blind study of 174 patients found the degree of swelling in serrapeptidase-treated patients was consistently and significantly less than in the placebo group, without side effects.(6)

Fibrocystic Breast Disease

In a double-blind study of 70 patients with fibrocystic breast disease, 85.7% of the patients receiving serrapeptidase reported moderate to marked improvement in breast pain, swelling and firmness. No adverse reactions were reported and researchers concluded that "Serrapeptidase is a safe and effective method for the treatment of breast engorgement".(7,8)

Post-operative Swelling

In a German study, patients who had ankle ligament surgery and were given serrapeptidase had a 50% reduction in swelling after 3 days, while patients in two control groups had no reduction in swelling. The serrapeptidase patients also recovered more rapidly than the controls, becoming pain-free by the 10th day.(9)

Other Conditions

In a 6-week study of 20 carpal tunnel syndrome patients, 65% showed significant clinical improvement supported by significant improvement in electrophysiological parameters.(10) In an Italian study of 20 patients with varicose veins, good to excellent improvement was reported in over 60% of the subjects taking serrapeptidase. Pain was reduced in 63% of cases, fluid buildup in 56%, and abnormal skin redness in 58%.(11)

Serrapeptase Testimonials

In my younger years I rode and trained race horses and was injured several times in my right hip, neck, shoulders, and my whole body. I have been in pain for a long time. My doctor suggested to me to take Serrapeptase, hoping to get me off Celebrex, to keep me from going on narcotics for relief of my pain. Now the pain I have felt for so long is gone. I can run and walk without pain of any kind. This has renewed my life and made it a joy to get up in the morning and thank God for another day. Thank you.

My vision has improved since I started taking Serrapeptase and I honestly feel better. It's the only product that I've ever taken that I could feel a difference. I had glaucoma surgery 7 months ago and I wake up with greasy moisture in my eyes and sometimes my eyes sting like hell but my vision has actually improved. It has to be the Serrapeptase because it's the only thing different that I've taken. I only started taking it 5 or 6 days ago. I've been taking 4 in the morning, 4 in mid-afternoon, and 4 before bed.

Let me tell you about Serrapeptase. Serrapeptase is better than a cortisone shot. I have tennis elbow and I used to have to take cortisone shots. Now the pain in my elbow, knees, wrists, and ankles is gone. I started with 4 tablets 3 times daily then I reduced to 3 tablets 3 times daily. If I take less than that I notice some pain in my joints. My ankle swelling is gone now and it looks like someone else with skinny ankles is wearing my shoes. My hemorrhoid disappeared. It had been my friend for 30 years but I don't miss it one bit. Also my blood pressure is down 10 points. I think Serrapeptase is great. I recommended it to my brother and he said it took 2-3 weeks for his joint pain to go away.