What is Serrapeptase?
Serrapeptase (Serratia peptidase) is a chemical taken from the silkworm. It is a commonly used drug in Japan and Europe processed by Takeda Chemical Industries. Serrapeptase is an enzyme. It helps the body break down protein and might help reduce swelling and mucous.
Everything You Need to Know
What is serrapeptase used to treat?
Serrapeptase is most commonly used for reducing inflammation - your body's response to injury. In dentistry, the enzyme has been used following minor surgical procedures - such as tooth removal - to reduce pain, lockjaw (spasming of the jaw muscles), and facial swelling.
How quickly does serrapeptase work?
Serrapeptase can dissolve or eat up cysts or fibroids when taken regularly. 10mg, thrice daily is an ideal dose for the enzyme to work on fibroids. The best results can be seen after 2-weeks, and the dosage can last up to 4-weeks.
What foods are high in serrapeptase?
Serrapeptase is derived from silkworms and is not found in foods. Instead, serrapeptase can be found as a supplement in various forms. These supplements are available online and in some health food and specialty stores. Capsules appear to be the most popular form of serrapeptase supplements.
What is the strongest natural anti-inflammatory?
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
One form of these powerful inflammation fighters is found in fatty fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, tuna, striped bass and anchovies. You can get the benefit from eating the fish or by taking fish oil supplements. Vegetarians and vegans have options, too.
Main Details:
Serrapeptase (Serratia peptidase) is a chemical taken from the silkworm. It is a commonly used drug in Japan and Europe processed by Takeda Chemical Industries.
Serrapeptase is an enzyme. It helps the body break down protein and might help reduce swelling and mucous. In the US, serrapeptase is used as a dietary supplement.
People use serrapeptase for asthma, back pain, osteoarthritis, swelling after surgery, rheumatoid arthritis, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Benefits
May reduce inflammation --- Serrapeptase is most commonly used for reducing inflammation - your body's response to injury.
May curb pain --- Serrapeptase has been shown to reduce pain - a common symptom of inflammation - by inhibiting pain-inducing compounds.
May prevent infections --- Serrapeptase may decrease your risk of bacterial infections.
May dissolve blood clots --- Serrapeptase may be beneficial in treating atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque builds up inside your arteries.
May be useful for chronic respiratory diseases --- Serrapeptase may increase the clearance of mucus and reduce inflammation in the lungs in people with chronic respiratory diseases (CRD).
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
| Test Item | Method / Ref. | Specification | Result | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identification | In-house ID / label claim | Serrapeptase / Serratiopeptidase | Conforms | Pass |
| Appearance | Visual | White to off-white powder | Off-white powder | Pass |
| Enzyme Activity | FCC-style protease activity assay / supplier method | NLT 2000 IU/mg | 2135 IU/mg | Pass |
| Solubility | Water solubility test | Soluble / dispersible in water | Conforms | Pass |
| pH (1% solution) | pH meter | 6.0 – 7.5 | 6.8 | Pass |
| Loss on Drying | Gravimetric | ≤ 5.0% | 3.4% | Pass |
| Residue on Ignition / Ash | Gravimetric | ≤ 2.0% | 1 |
Production Process
