serrapeptase

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In a message dated 8/21/01 8:44:36 AM, mrobi85011@... writes:

>During our search for a cure for our cancer, we will take different paths

>to arrive at the individual cure for us. It would behoove each of us to

>do some research of our own or ask questions, as it is natural that the

>provider of information at times is so engrossed in the subject that he

>forgets to relay full details. We are working with our life and cannot

>make the mistake of shying to ask questions or ask for proof. That goes

>for all. We should not take offense when one ask for verification or

clarification.

>

>

>

>

>Here is something I came across and sent to Moonbeam right away (in June),

>as I know that she had recommended this product, but may not be aware of

>this side effect. I admire Kees and Moonbeam, and I think that some of

>you may have taken Kees' wording incorrectly. I am glad he is confirming

>procedures with his practitioner. Mildred

But I feel that there is a big difference between asking questions to clarify

and verify, and the incessant badgering Kees was doing. It's the same thing

that the medical associations and the fda are doing. " Looking over stacks

and stacks of case histories and asking, " Where's the scientific proof? " "

In my opinion, being a healer, I feel that every process may have benefit.

I've always said " I don't care if I have to dance naked around a bon fire at

midnight screaming profanities at the top of my lungs, if it heals just one

person it's a valid healing technique. "

It's our job to figure out which one of these techniques will work for us.

Just because they worked for someone else doesn't mean they will work for us.

I hope that Kees can curb his rudeness from now on and let people share. It

would indeed be a boring, stuffy world if everyone had to give reference for

every little thing they utter.

Klaus

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Date sent: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 07:38:22 -0600

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Subject: serrapeptase

> Here is something I came across and sent to Moonbeam right away (in June),

> as I know that she had recommended this product, but may not be aware of

> this side effect. Mildred

> " Since serrapeptase may irritate the small gut a dosage of 15-20 mgs per

> day should not be overpassed. Only this low dosage will guarantee that

> the patient can take serrapeptase for indefinite time. "

Hi,

30 mgs serrapeptase a day was given in this clinical trial. This is one

of

several enzymes suggested to remove the protective coating from the tumor.

moonbeam

Title

A multi-centre, double-blind study of serrapeptase versus placebo in

post-antrotomy buccal swelling.

Author

Tachibana M; Mizukoshi O; Harada Y; Kawamoto K; Nakai Y

Address

Source

Pharmatherapeutica, 1984, 3:8, 526-30

Abstract

A multi-centre, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was carried out

to investigate the clinical efficacy of the anti-inflammatory enzyme

serrapeptase in a total of 174 patients who underwent Caldwell-Luc

antrotomy for chronic empyema. Eighty-eight patients received 10 mg

serrapeptase 3 times on the day before operation, once on the night of

the operation and 3 times daily for 5 days after operation; the other

86 received placebo.

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Yes, for a "limited time only". I repeat the recommendation by the doctor, "low dosage of 15-20 mgs per day ... for an indefinite period". Mildred Re: serrapeptase Date sent: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 07:38:22 -0600Send reply to: cures for cancer Subject: serrapeptase> Here is something I came across and sent to Moonbeam right away (in June),> as I know that she had recommended this product, but may not be aware of> this side effect. Mildred> "Since serrapeptase may irritate the small gut a dosage of 15-20 mgs per> day should not be overpassed. Only this low dosage will guarantee that> the patient can take serrapeptase for indefinite time." Hi, 30 mgs serrapeptase a day was given in this clinical trial. This is one ofseveral enzymes suggested to remove the protective coating from the tumor. moonbeam Title A multi-centre, double-blind study of serrapeptase versus placebo in post-antrotomy buccal swelling. Author Tachibana M; Mizukoshi O; Harada Y; Kawamoto K; Nakai Y Address Source Pharmatherapeutica, 1984, 3:8, 526-30 Abstract A multi-centre, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was carried out to investigate the clinical efficacy of the anti-inflammatory enzyme serrapeptase in a total of 174 patients who underwent Caldwell-Luc antrotomy for chronic empyema. Eighty-eight patients received 10 mg serrapeptase 3 times on the day before operation, once on the night of the operation and 3 times daily for 5 days after operation; the other 86 received placebo.

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Judith G and others,

First, apologies to people for post about hypercoagution a few days ago. After

looking through the archives, I realized that link to Allergy Research Focus

Aug 2002 had already been posted a few times and anti-coagulants have been

discussed a lot. I am just getting the hang of using the archives - really not

so hard!

In my post, I said I would try Lumbrokinase. Now instead, I have decided to

start with Serrapeptase (as Serraflazyme) because it is less expensive. From

the research, I did on the web, I couldn't find any warning about dosage. In

fact, 30 mg. a day or more were used. Judith G - Would you mind conveying your

MD's thoughts on the amount of Serrayflazyme to take daily?

Also, there seems reason to hope that Serrapeptase will decrease inflammation

that I have due to a foot injury. Even though the injury occurred over 6 weeks

ago, and should have healed by now, the inflammation has not go down. The MD

says it at this point it might never decrease! Argh, I can't imagine! CFIDS, and

now I understand, the propensity toward hyper-coagulation, is, once again,

undermining my ability to heal. I may do more than 30 mg. of Serraflazyme per

day, since I am in a bit of a panic. My guess is that food digestion could use

up some of it's power.

I have swallowed a half a bottle of Bromelian in the last couple of days. It may

be decreasing my brain fog just a bit, but I still can't walk much.

Regards,

~jeanne

From Emerson Ecologics:

Product Name: Serraflazyme 5 mg 100 tabs Description: Serraflazyme 100 tabs

Ingredients: Serrapeptase 5 mg. Equivalant to 10,000 iu activity

This is a purified enzyme, serratia peptidase in an enterically coated tablet.

It is scientifically designed for maximal absorption. This is a proteolytic

enzyme isolated from the micro-organism, serratia E15, naturally present in silk

worm intestines. Suggested Use: 1 to 4 tablets daily before meals **This

product is coated with chitin, a shellfish derivative

Company: Ecological Formulas Product Code: SERRA Retail Price: $14.95

From NEEDS:

Top of Form 1

CVR-5119 SERRAFLAZYME 100 TAB $14.95, on sale for $11.96

Bottom of Form 1

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> Hi--am wondering how much of this anyone is taking?

>

>

> Thanks.

> Hope

Hi Hope,

I'm using one 5mg tablet at bedtime because it makes me a

sedated. No more day time doses.

Best price I could find was at vitaminshoppe.com for around $11 a

bottle, made by CVR called " SerraFlayzyme " .

Al

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That is interesting. I wonder if you have a virus, as heparin also acts as an

antiviral.

Thanks,

Doris

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From: Hope

I want to use it as an alternative to heparin which

overmodeulates my immune system. I have hot flashes as

well as a constant feeling of heat and swelling.

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I've taken it, and couldn't tell anything, didn't feel any way

different. Of course, what the makers say about clearing out arteries

can't be determined without serious testing. The only places I found it

are on line, not in any local sources.

Linden

Serrapeptase

Does anyone have recent experience with taking Serrapeptase? Any

places you would recommend to use or stay away from when purchasing

Serrapeptase?

Thank you for any help here!

Mel

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Ed---

I have been following this thread on serrapeptase and wonder if anyone has had any testing done to determine if their arteries are any clearer?? I have blocked carotid's on both sides and the doctor wants to do surgery but frankly after my botched by-pass 7 yrs ago I don't want any more surgeries!!!

Any place I can find factual results from taking this supplement?

Thanks,

Carol

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On Tuesday 30 January 2007 8:01 am, clowing990@... wrote:

> Ed---

>

> I have been following this thread on serrapeptase and wonder if anyone has

> had any testing done to determine if their arteries are any clearer?? I

> have blocked carotid's on both sides and the doctor wants to do surgery but

> frankly after my botched by-pass 7 yrs ago I don't want any more

> surgeries!!!

>

> Any place I can find factual results from taking this supplement?

> Thanks,

> Carol

Have an IMT test done. I did for a base line and the results were identical

for someone my age. I would like to push that age " younger " or have more

open carotid arteries. I do take Serrapeptase but it is only one of very

very many items. In another 9 months I might have another IMT and see where

I'm at.

--

Steve - dudescholar3@...

" If a thousand old beliefs were ruined on our march to truth we must still

march on. "

--Stopford

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Hi Ed,

I am starting to take serrapeptase. I was wondering what dosage

you take.

~Ken McNeill

>

> I have been quickly reading some of the messages about Serrapeptase.

> I have been taking it for at least 2 years now. There is no feeling

> with it. And you should not have a " feeling " with it. It is not made

> to make you feel better it is made to dissolve the plaque build up in

> your arteries. I don't know how anyone would express how they would

> feel after having the plaque dissolved from their arteries. It is

> non-evasive and does take time. From what I have read it takes a year

> to do its job throughout the entire system.

>

> Ed

>

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Hi Roni!

You might find this of interest.

http://www.wobenzyme.info/

" Wobenzyme

Wobenzyme is usually known as Wobenzym. Below you will find extensive

information on the reviews articles and products to help you understand

Wobenzyme further. You may also notice some Wobenzyme alternatives such as

vitalzym, vitalzymx, serrapeptase or nattokinase which're recognized as the Top

5 Favourite Enzymes Supplements. Have you known them already?... "

hth,

>

> I have been considering the use of Serrapeptase recently for my. I' have not

decided on it

> yet. I found another interesting site about this enzyme.

>  

> http://www.raysahelian.com/serrapeptase.html

>

>

> Roni

> <>Just because something

> isn't seen doesn't mean it's

> not there<>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I take lots of stuff already, including nattokinase. Right at this moment I'm

not anticipating adding to my regimen. Thank you for your interest and research.

Roni

<>Just because something

isn't seen doesn't mean it's

not there<>

From: cindy.seeley <cindy.seeley@...>

Subject: Re: Serrapeptase

hypothyroidism

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 11:34 AM

Hi Roni!

You might find this of interest.

http://www.wobenzyme.info/

" Wobenzyme

Wobenzyme is usually known as Wobenzym. Below you will find extensive

information on the reviews articles and products to help you understand

Wobenzyme further. You may also notice some Wobenzyme alternatives such as

vitalzym, vitalzymx, serrapeptase or nattokinase which're recognized as the Top

5 Favourite Enzymes Supplements. Have you known them already?... "

hth,

>

> I have been considering the use of Serrapeptase recently for my. I' have not

decided on it

> yet. I found another interesting site about this enzyme.

>  

> http://www.raysahelian.com/serrapeptase.html

>

>

> Roni

> <>Just because something

> isn't seen doesn't mean it's

> not there<>

>

>

>       

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tried serrapeptase on the advise of someone, but had no luck....did it for 6

weeks faithfully. It might help some people.

>

> hello!

>

> this is my first time writing in; my husband has been through the ringer as

many of you have. he has been recently desensitized to aspirin, multiple

surgeries, tried no/low-salicylate diet, etc., etc.

>

> recently a friend who does healing body work suggested he take enzymes in

addition to a number of other supplements. has anyone tried serrapeptase? he is

currently taking it, but it is difficult to know how well it is working because

he is also taking numerous prescription meds since the desense alone didn't seem

to work that well thus far.

>

> http://www.askanaturopath.com/faqs/sinusitis-and-serapeptase/p/199

>

> http://www.road-to-health.com/am/publish/article_163.shtml (this mentions

nasal polyps toward the end)

>

> thanks!

> sabina

>

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Sabina,Serrapeptase is used as a mucus thinner, especially in Japan :Respirology. 2003 Sep;8(3):316-20.Effect of the proteolytic enzyme serrapeptase in patients with chronic airway disease.Nakamura S, Hashimoto Y, Mikami M, Yamanaka E, Soma T, Hino M, Azuma A, Kudoh S.Department of Respiratory Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo General Hospital, Japan. hb16104@...AbstractOBJECTIVES: The proteolytic enzyme serrapeptase (SER) is widely used in clinical practice in Japan. We investigated the effect of SER on sputum properties and symptoms in patients with chronic airway diseases.METHODS: This study was an open-labelled trial with a non-treatment control group. Patients were randomly assigned to oral treatment with (n = 15) and without (n = 14) SER 30 mg/day for 4 weeks. Patients collected sputum samples for about 4 h in the morning on the day the trial began and 4 weeks later. We measured the amount of sputum by weighing. Part of each sputum sample was weighed and then completely dried and reweighed. The percentage solid component, viscosity and elasticity of the sputum were measured. Mucociliary transportability index was measured using ciliated bovine trachea ex vivo. Sputum smears were also prepared to count sputum neutrophils. Patients' symptoms were assessed by a questionnaire that used a visual analogue scale.RESULTS: After 4 weeks of SER treatment, sputum weight in the morning, percentage solid component, viscosity and elasticity of sputum, sputum neutrophil count, frequency of coughing and frequency of expectoration significantly decreased. The mean mucociliary transportability index increased from 13.3 +/- 1.8 to 24.4 +/- 2.5 (P = 0.0103).CONCLUSIONS: SER may exert a beneficial effect on mucus clearance by reducing neutrophil numbers and altering the viscoelasticity of sputum in patients with chronic airway diseases.J Int Med Res. 1990 Sep-Oct;18(5):379-88.Evaluation of Serratia peptidase in acute or chronic inflammation of otorhinolaryngology pathology: a multicentre, double-blind, randomized trial versus placebo.Mazzone A, Catalani M, Costanzo M, Drusian A, Mandoli A, Russo S, Guarini E, Vesperini G.Institute of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology, University of Naples, Italy.AbstractThe efficacy and tolerability of Serratia peptidase were evaluated in a multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 193 subjects suffering from acute or chronic ear, nose or throat disorders. Treatment lasted 7-8 days, with the drug or placebo being administered at a rate of two tablets three times a day. After 3-4 days' treatment, significant symptom regression was observed in peptidase-treated patients. There was also a significant reduction in symptoms after 7-8 days for patients in both treatment groups but the response was more marked in those patients receiving the active drug. Statistical comparison between the two groups confirmed the greater efficacy and rapid action of the peptidase against all the symptoms examined at both stages. Tolerance was found to be very good and similar for both groups. It is concluded that Serratia peptidase has anti-inflammatory, anti-oedemic and fibrinolytic activity and acts rapidly on localized inflammation.It may however cause side effects in some patients, notably pneumonia :Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi. 2000 Jul;38(7):540-4.[serrapeptase-induced lung injury manifesting as acute eosiniphilic pneumonia][Article in Japanese]Sasaki S, Kawanami R, Motizuki Y, Nakahara Y, Kawamura T, Tanaka A, Watanabe S.Department of Internal Medicine, National Himeji Hospital, Hyogo, Japan.AbstractAn 84-year-old man was referred to our hospital because of fever, cough, and hemoptysis. The patient had acute respiratory failure (PaO2 < 40 mmHg) on admission, with diffuse interstitial infiltration and bilateral pleural effusion. The bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was bloody, and contained a high percentage of eosinophils (32%). A diagnosis of acute eosinophilic pneumonia was established, and the patient made a rapid recovery after corticosteroids were administered. When the DLST (drug lymphocyte stimulation test) was performed after the corticosteroid therapy was stopped, it was positive for serrapeptase, which had been prescribed for chronic cystitis for 3 months before the onset of the pneumonia. This was a case of drug (serrapeptase)-induced pneumonitis manifesting as acute eosinophilic pneumonia.AbstractSend to:Nippon Naika Gakkai Zasshi. 1992 Nov 10;81(11):1865-6.[A case of Pulmonary infiltration with eosinophilia syndrome induced by serrapeptase][Article in Japanese]Yokota Y, Kagami A, Nagano A.PMID: 1479230 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai Zasshi. 1989 Oct;27(10):1231-6.[A case of pneumonitis due to serrapeptase][Article in Japanese]Hirahara K, Saitoh T, Terada I, Uno K, Nagai A, Kioi S, Arakawa M.AbstractA case of pneumonitis due to Serrapeptase was described. A 69-year-old man was treated with Serrapeptase for 16 days because of common cold, then fever, nonproductive cough and dyspnea developed and chest X-ray revealed diffuse fine granular shadows in bilateral lung fields. Once the administration of Serrapeptase was halted, symptoms, chest X-ray abnormalities and laboratory data improved markedly. The fraction of lymphocytes increased in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and OKT4/T8 decreased. Microscopic examination of transbronchial lung biopsy showed interstitial pneumonia. Both leukocyte migration inhibition test and sensitized hemagglutination test were positive for Serrapeptase. Based on these findings, we diagnosed this case as Serrapeptase-induced pneumonitis.Serrapeptase was said to be "generally well tolerated" in one article, but this does not mean that side effects cannot happen. When they happen, they seem to be more frequently of the pneumonia type, and especially eosinophilic pneumonia. Since we are sensitive to eosinophils (which participate in the Samter's inflammation), it would mean a severe type of pneumonia for us.This does not mean that serrapeptase should never be tried, but it does mean it should be stopped if there is no improvement, should be used only short-term (no longer than a week or two), and should be immediately discontinued at the first sign of worsening.If your husband wants to try a mucus thinner other than serrapeptase, he could use N-acetylcysteine (eg Mucomyst), which is pretty safe.>> hello!> > this is my first time writing in; my husband has been through the ringer as many of you have. he has been recently desensitized to aspirin, multiple surgeries, tried no/low-salicylate diet, etc., etc. > > recently a friend who does healing body work suggested he take enzymes in addition to a number of other supplements. has anyone tried serrapeptase? he is currently taking it, but it is difficult to know how well it is working because he is also taking numerous prescription meds since the desense alone didn't seem to work that well thus far.> > http://www.askanaturopath.com/faqs/sinusitis-and-serapeptase/p/199> > http://www.road-to-health.com/am/publish/article_163.shtml (this mentions nasal polyps toward the end)> > thanks!> sabina>

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Thanks to those who replied, and for the articles below. Coincidentally, my friend who suggested this enzyme is Japanese. Along with serrapeptase, she suggested vit A, C, E; aloe vera juice; and lots of garlic (I got the extract). The doctor who treated my husband with the desense currently has him inhaling budesonide, which has helped clear him up to breath again, as well as made his sense of smell and taste return. While this may or may not be a long term solution (hopefully its temporary!), he has yet to experiment solely with the more natural remedy noted above.Best,S.Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: "asfyso" <asfyso@...>Sender: samters Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 08:28:08 -0000<samters >Reply samters Subject: Re: Serrapeptase Sabina,Serrapeptase is used as a mucus thinner, especially in Japan :Respirology. 2003 Sep;8(3):316-20.Effect of the proteolytic enzyme serrapeptase in patients with chronic airway disease.Nakamura S, Hashimoto Y, Mikami M, Yamanaka E, Soma T, Hino M, Azuma A, Kudoh S.Department of Respiratory Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo General Hospital, Japan. hb16104@...AbstractOBJECTIVES: The proteolytic enzyme serrapeptase (SER) is widely used in clinical practice in Japan. We investigated the effect of SER on sputum properties and symptoms in patients with chronic airway diseases.METHODS: This study was an open-labelled trial with a non-treatment control group. Patients were randomly assigned to oral treatment with (n = 15) and without (n = 14) SER 30 mg/day for 4 weeks. Patients collected sputum samples for about 4 h in the morning on the day the trial began and 4 weeks later. We measured the amount of sputum by weighing. Part of each sputum sample was weighed and then completely dried and reweighed. The percentage solid component, viscosity and elasticity of the sputum were measured. Mucociliary transportability index was measured using ciliated bovine trachea ex vivo. Sputum smears were also prepared to count sputum neutrophils. Patients' symptoms were assessed by a questionnaire that used a visual analogue scale.RESULTS: After 4 weeks of SER treatment, sputum weight in the morning, percentage solid component, viscosity and elasticity of sputum, sputum neutrophil count, frequency of coughing and frequency of expectoration significantly decreased. The mean mucociliary transportability index increased from 13.3 +/- 1.8 to 24.4 +/- 2.5 (P = 0.0103).CONCLUSIONS: SER may exert a beneficial effect on mucus clearance by reducing neutrophil numbers and altering the viscoelasticity of sputum in patients with chronic airway diseases.J Int Med Res. 1990 Sep-Oct;18(5):379-88.Evaluation of Serratia peptidase in acute or chronic inflammation of otorhinolaryngology pathology: a multicentre, double-blind, randomized trial versus placebo.Mazzone A, Catalani M, Costanzo M, Drusian A, Mandoli A, Russo S, Guarini E, Vesperini G.Institute of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology, University of Naples, Italy.AbstractThe efficacy and tolerability of Serratia peptidase were evaluated in a multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 193 subjects suffering from acute or chronic ear, nose or throat disorders. Treatment lasted 7-8 days, with the drug or placebo being administered at a rate of two tablets three times a day. After 3-4 days' treatment, significant symptom regression was observed in peptidase-treated patients. There was also a significant reduction in symptoms after 7-8 days for patients in both treatment groups but the response was more marked in those patients receiving the active drug. Statistical comparison between the two groups confirmed the greater efficacy and rapid action of the peptidase against all the symptoms examined at both stages. Tolerance was found to be very good and similar for both groups. It is concluded that Serratia peptidase has anti-inflammatory, anti-oedemic and fibrinolytic activity and acts rapidly on localized inflammation.It may however cause side effects in some patients, notably pneumonia :Nihon Kokyuki Gakkai Zasshi. 2000 Jul;38(7):540-4.[serrapeptase-induced lung injury manifesting as acute eosiniphilic pneumonia][Article in Japanese]Sasaki S, Kawanami R, Motizuki Y, Nakahara Y, Kawamura T, Tanaka A, Watanabe S.Department of Internal Medicine, National Himeji Hospital, Hyogo, Japan.AbstractAn 84-year-old man was referred to our hospital because of fever, cough, and hemoptysis. The patient had acute respiratory failure (PaO2 < 40 mmHg) on admission, with diffuse interstitial infiltration and bilateral pleural effusion. The bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was bloody, and contained a high percentage of eosinophils (32%). A diagnosis of acute eosinophilic pneumonia was established, and the patient made a rapid recovery after corticosteroids were administered. When the DLST (drug lymphocyte stimulation test) was performed after the corticosteroid therapy was stopped, it was positive for serrapeptase, which had been prescribed for chronic cystitis for 3 months before the onset of the pneumonia. This was a case of drug (serrapeptase)-induced pneumonitis manifesting as acute eosinophilic pneumonia.AbstractSend to:Nippon Naika Gakkai Zasshi. 1992 Nov 10;81(11):1865-6.[A case of Pulmonary infiltration with eosinophilia syndrome induced by serrapeptase][Article in Japanese]Yokota Y, Kagami A, Nagano A.PMID: 1479230 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai Zasshi. 1989 Oct;27(10):1231-6.[A case of pneumonitis due to serrapeptase][Article in Japanese]Hirahara K, Saitoh T, Terada I, Uno K, Nagai A, Kioi S, Arakawa M.AbstractA case of pneumonitis due to Serrapeptase was described. A 69-year-old man was treated with Serrapeptase for 16 days because of common cold, then fever, nonproductive cough and dyspnea developed and chest X-ray revealed diffuse fine granular shadows in bilateral lung fields. Once the administration of Serrapeptase was halted, symptoms, chest X-ray abnormalities and laboratory data improved markedly. The fraction of lymphocytes increased in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and OKT4/T8 decreased. Microscopic examination of transbronchial lung biopsy showed interstitial pneumonia. Both leukocyte migration inhibition test and sensitized hemagglutination test were positive for Serrapeptase. Based on these findings, we diagnosed this case as Serrapeptase-induced pneumonitis.Serrapeptase was said to be "generally well tolerated" in one article, but this does not mean that side effects cannot happen. When they happen, they seem to be more frequently of the pneumonia type, and especially eosinophilic pneumonia. Since we are sensitive to eosinophils (which participate in the Samter's inflammation), it would mean a severe type of pneumonia for us.This does not mean that serrapeptase should never be tried, but it does mean it should be stopped if there is no improvement, should be used only short-term (no longer than a week or two), and should be immediately discontinued at the first sign of worsening.If your husband wants to try a mucus thinner other than serrapeptase, he could use N-acetylcysteine (eg Mucomyst), which is pretty safe.>> hello!> > this is my first time writing in; my husband has been through the ringer as many of you have. he has been recently desensitized to aspirin, multiple surgeries, tried no/low-salicylate diet, etc., etc. > > recently a friend who does healing body work suggested he take enzymes in addition to a number of other supplements. has anyone tried serrapeptase? he is currently taking it, but it is difficult to know how well it is working because he is also taking numerous prescription meds since the desense alone didn't seem to work that well thus far.> > http://www.askanaturopath.com/faqs/sinusitis-and-serapeptase/p/199> > http://www.road-to-health.com/am/publish/article_163.shtml (this mentions nasal polyps toward the end)> > thanks!> sabina>

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Sorry for the delay answering this question. I've been away from my computer. I can't specifically say how much serrapeptase it originally took to dissolve the largest scar. I took it in combination with other enzymes in the product Vitalzymes. Over the course of about a year I had a burn scar completely disappear that was 3" long and about a half inch wide. It was unchanged for years previous to that. 2 weeks ago I began taking serrapeptase (on its own) for some newer scars. They have already changed from white to pink which shows they are healing and they have faded quite a bit starting to blend in with the normal skin around

them. I take 2 caps in the am on an empty stomach and do the same in the evening. The brand I take now is Doctors Best 40,000 Units enteric coated capsules. Previously I used 1 of Source Naturals brand which were 4 X stronger at 120,000 units but contained rice powder which is a no no on the GAPs diet that I follow. I've also had blood platelet clumping so the blood thinning effect of this enzyme is no doubt helping me on many levels. Hope this helps you too. -------<3 EmmaLeeLDN since Aug 1st 2010 @ 3mgFor Celiac, CFS, HT & Lyme 5X