Serrapeptase, a powerful proteolytic (protein-digesting) enzyme, has been shown to effectively reduce injury recovery times, and even reduce swelling up to 5 times faster than ice alone!

Serrapeptase (aka Serratiopeptidase) was originally discovered in the intestine of silkworms, and is the enzyme that allows the emerging moth to digest its cocoon.  This inherent ability to digest dead tissue enables the enzyme to work as a natural anti-inflammatory that can aid in dissolving scar tissue, cysts, blood clots, and arterial plaque.

Like other proteolytic enzymes, Serrapeptase serves as a healthy alternative to conventional medicines, which may have detrimental effects on various organs, including the liver and kidneys.  It also allows for more normal fluid regulation and natural blood flow throughout the body.  Typically, in America, when we aren't healthy, we go to a doctor.  The doctor prescribes a medicine for us to take, but this medicine only gets rid of the symptoms...it does not get rid of the problem.  For example, people with arterial plaque build-up will go to their physician, who will most likely prescribe some type of anti-coagulant (blood-thinner).  Aside from the fact that most of these medications can CAUSE more side effects than you had with the original health issue (we've all seen the commercials!), they are only going to thin the blood, so it travels around the plaque more freely.  But what about the plaque?  Your body doesn't need thinner blood...your body needs to get rid of the plaque!

The same can be said of NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), like aspirin, ibuprofen, etc..  They may do an effective job of masking the pain and inflammation of an injury, however, just masking the symptoms may only prolong recovery.  The use of enzymes, like Serrapeptase, provides a better choice and is more conducive to increasing the speed of recovery.  Serrapeptase works by digesting any dead tissue that may accumulate as a result of an injury, thereby reducing swelling and pain while enhancing one's ability to heal.  NSAIDS may also have unwanted and detrimental side effects, such as gastrointestinal damage.  Serrapeptase may actually aid a person's gastrointestinal tract by helping to better break down proteins (it is a proteolytic enzyme after all!) and therefore improve overall digestion.

So why isn't Serrapeptase prescribed and used more regularly?  Well, it is...just not in America.  In Europe and Asia, the overall use of systemic enzymes has been far more widespread than in the United States.  This is not due to lack of effectiveness of enzymes, but has more to do with each respective healthcare system.  In Germany, for example, systemic enzymes have been actively used for decades and are even used by the German National Hockey team in order to treat and prevent injuries.

For more information, or to purchase a Serrapeptase formula like Serracel, please contact Southwest Nutraceuticals at 1-800-959-8872.