Serrapeptase has been used widely in clinical practice in Japan and Europe for over 30 years. Dr. Hans Nieper, a legendary medical doctor known for his extensive use of proteolytic enzymes, named it the “Miracle Enzyme” because of its unique potency. Serrapeptase is made by the bacteria Serratia E15 found in the digestive tract of silkworms, which harness the serrapeptase enzyme to break down food and the walls of their silk cocoons as they emerge in their moth state.
Proteolytic enzymes function in the body to digest and break down proteins into their amino acid components. When taken as supplements away from meals, these enzymes enter the bloodstream and are available to facilitate chemical reactions throughout the body. They work in part by helping to support a healthy inflammatory response and by modulating the immune system. *
Studies thus far suggest that serrapeptase is a promising, safe and useful supplement to help support the immune system and normalize mucus secretion.* Research indicates Serrapeptase helps modulate molecules involved in both the immune and blood clotting systems.1-5 Double-blind studies have shown that serrapeptase supports the body’s immune response, thins mucus, and modulates the body’s immune response after surgery.3,6
Serrapeptase has been used for years in Japan for supporting healthy sinus function.* Several human studies have shown that serrapeptase thins mucus in some individuals. An open-label study in 2003 looked at the effects of 30 mg/day (equivalent to ~ 60,000 units of activity) of serrapeptase in 29 individuals with problems expectorating their sputum. After 4 weeks of treatment, those taking serrapeptase had significantly less morning sputum, and it was thinner and less elastic in nature compared to those taking placebo. The serrapeptase group also had less inflammatory cells (neutrophils) in their sputum, and they coughed significantly less than those in the control group.7
Doctor’s Best discloses the potency details of Serrapeptase so you know exactly what you're getting. Enzyme strength is measured in terms of activity. Enzymes may be present, but unless they are functional, they will not do any good. Instead of weight (such as milligrams) the important measurement with enzymes is the activity and potency of the enzyme. A product label should list enzyme strength in standard activity units rather than by weight. Each enteric-coated vegetarian capsule of Best Serrapeptase contains 40,000 Serratiopeptidase units of pure serrapeptase.
