Re: Systemic Enzymes

From: Lou (louc829@gmail.com)
Mon Mar 16 10:21:31 2009


At Sun, 15 Mar 2009, Kris wrote: >
>At Sun, 15 Mar 2009, Mark in Seattle wrote:
>>Hi Mark! I'm going to check into these enzymes. I just had adhesion removal surgery 12 days ago. During the surgery, they found a large ovarian cyst that caused the general surgeon to call in an OB/GYN. He removed the cyst, but wouldn't remove the ovary without written permission. I look at it as a blessing in disguise. My ovary has to be taken out, so this will give them a 2nd look at what's going on in terms of adhesions. If I'd seen your post prior to surgery, I would have been sure to take these enzymes. Since I'm facing another surgery very soon, I'm going to make sure I order theme to help avoid further problems. Thank you so much for the research and information you provide. I've read many of them and they are so helpful!
>Hi Kris---from Lou Mar 16th 09

I was on enzymes that contained serratiapeptidase, the Dr. told me to go off them a week before surgery, because it was a blood thinner,there is a lot of info on the web about S.E Take Care, Lou >
>--
>Kris
>>At Sat, 14 Mar 2009, Linda wrote:
>>>
>>>Carmela, I've tried serripeptase but I didn't get any relief. Perhaps it was the wrong brand. Where did you buy your serripeptase, what brand was it and how much did it cost? Thanks. Linda, JAX, FL
>>>
>>Enzymes are rumored to help digest or “eat” adhesion material. This is
>>only a rumor, but considering how much we’re all in the dark about this
>>stealthy condition, it may have some truth to it. You decide. There's
>>more evidence to suggest that enzymes can prevent adhesions from forming
>>during the 10 days after surgery. (see citation below) There's very
>>little to no evidence that they can “eat” an established adhesion.
>>
>>Citation: A. Yagmurlu, M. Barlas, I. Gursel, I.H. Gokcora (2003).
>>"Reduction of Surgery-Induced Peritoneal Adhesions by Continuous Release
>>of Streptokinase from a Drug Delivery System". Eur Surg Res 35 (1):
>>46-49. PMID 12566787
>>
>>Enzymes occur naturally in the foods we eat, and provide a necessary
>>catalyst for the body to break down or digest proteins. Enzymes do not,
>>by themselves, cause a chemical reaction, so they are considered very
>>safe. (Don’t take my word for this. Talk to a naturopath and tell them
>>if you are allergic to pork, pineapple, or papaya.) Treating certain
>>diseases with enzymes is accepted practice both in hospitals and in
>>naturopathic clinics, so this is not too far fetched.
>>
>>Certain enzymes, called fibrinolytic enzymes, are well suited to help
>>break down fibrin, the substance of an adhesion. Two fibrinolytic
>>enzymes, nattokinase and serrapeptase (serratia peptidase) are often
>>discussed with respect to adhesions and other fibrin-induced diseases,
>>like arteriosclerosis. Brands that contain these enzymes include
>>Enerex, Fibrozym, Neprinol, Vitalzym, and Zymactive. Cost is about $70
>>a month or $2500 for 3 years.
>>
>>Unlike most medicine which usually elicits a quick response, systemic
>>enzyme therapy works very slowly, if at all. And while that makes sense
>>considering the way it uses the body’s own metabolism, it requires a lot
>>of patience. I noticed some improvement after only 11 months, (still
>>waiting for more) but another woman told me that it took her 2 ½ years.
>>When an adhesion has sufficiently melted away, it will suddenly let go,
>>like an old rubber band. When this happens, the pressure will be
>>relieved and you will feel better.
>>
>>There are two types of enzyme therapies commonly available in a natural
>>health store: digestive enzymes and systemic enzymes. Labels can be
>>confusing and some people have walked out of the store carrying the
>>wrong product. Here’s a tip: Systemic enzymes almost always include the
>>ingredient serrapeptase. Systemic enzyme pills are also labeled as
>>“enteric coated.”
>>
>>Pills should be taken 15 to 45 minutes away from food. This allows a
>>greater fraction of the pills to be absorbed into the “system” and not
>>used up in the digestive tract.
>>
>>Like all adhesion research, research on fibrinolytic agents are not as
>>complete as we would like. Studies show that fibrinolytic agents –
>>among them, enzymes – can “significantly decrease adhesion formation” in
>>the days following surgery and one study recommended that “given the
>>large number of experimental studies in animals, future studies should
>>focus on clinical use [in humans].” (Hellebrekers et al, Fertility and
>>Sterility, August 2000) This endorsement has led to whispers (no written
>>professional claims that I could find) that fibrinolytic agents might
>>also be able to help break down established adhesions, as well. Of
>>course, I'd like to see more complete research on this, and yet, I know
>>that’s not likely to occur soon because enzymes are not patentable.
>>However, since enzymes are believed to be very safe, I think the best
>>thing is for people with adhesions to simply try it. Some are doing so,
>>and there are one or two reports of success on Internet patient forums –
>>very isolated reports. Maybe someone will volunteer to host an
>>“adhesion enzyme survey” web-page for us to report our 12, 24, and 36
>>month results, much like the ARD quilt site, so we can see for ourselves
>>how well this works. Because, let me tell you, somehow we, as a
>>society, have constructed an economic system such that doctors – the
>>people we rely on for health concerns – are not willing to perform this
>>function. It seems that the incentives to do basic research are just
>>not there, especially for
>>
>>a)a disease that until recently, had no test,
>>b)a treatment that takes years to show results, and
>>c)a drug (natural supplement) that can’t be patented.
>>
>>If you have the patience (and the money), I recommend taking systemic
>>enzymes for a minimum of 3 years. But keep in mind that this must be
>>considered an experimental treatment for which there is little evidence,
>>anecdotal or otherwise.
>


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