The Power Of Proteolytic Enzymes
Proteolytic enzymes, also known as proteases, help break down proteins. Produced by animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria, proteolytic enzymes break down proteins in our body or on our skin. This might help with digestion or with the breakdown of proteins involved in inflammation and pain.
Nattozimes® and Serrazimes® are two well-studied proteolytic enzyme blends that support the body’s ability to breakdown and remove damaged cellular debris, tissue, and specific protein structures that are produced during the natural inflammatory process in response to trauma or injury. These proteolytic enzymes help:
- maintain healthy joints
- support healthy circulatory, respiratory, and immune function
- promote a normal inflammatory response
While these enzymes function great as digestive enzymes for the protein we eat, it’s important to take them on an empty stomach (an hour or so before and after meals) to achieve the joint, circulatory, immune and inflammation support.
Protease Panacea
Inflammation: After injury or trauma and during the healing process, proteolytic enzymes help to clear away proteins involved in the immediate response and protective phase (i.e. redness and swelling). While an important phase in the inflammation process, these protective proteins hinder nutrient delivery and repair. Proteolytic enzymes help maintain a healthy inflammatory response in the body to support proper healing and recovery.
Joint health: An accumulation of scar tissue in joints can hinder optimal joint function, resulting in compromised mobility and reduced range of motion. Proteolytic enzymes help the body degrade extra scar tissue (which is composed of proteins), and therefore, support joint function and mobility. Furthermore, proteolytic enzymes help clear debris from the narrow capillaries in joints, improving healing nutrient delivery.
Cardiovascular health: The heart and blood vessels are sensitive to injury from excessive pressure or the presence of fibrin, a fibrous net-like debris. Fibrin captures and aggregates platelets and could potentially obstruct or block blood vessels, hindering blood circulation. These enzymes have demonstrated impressive effectiveness in helping the body maintain a healthy blood flow that is free of fibrous debris.
Respiratory health: The lungs are bombarded by environmental toxins and allergens, which may lead to scar tissue, excess mucus, and an unbalanced inflammatory response. Proteolytic enzymes may help clear the lungs of foreign proteins such as pollen, dissolve unbearably thick mucus and help manage a healthy inflammatory response to support improved breathing and respiratory function.
Immune health: Proteolytic enzymes help the immune system break down the protective protein coatings of pathogens and the harmful proteins that they produce.
Nattozimes® and Serrazimes®, as well as proteolytic enzymes in general, are a powerful tool for breaking down, accessing and removing specific proteins. These enzymes support healthy cell renewal throughout the body.