Systemic proteolytic enzymes have been found to possess a wide range of uses, offering both alternative and adjunct treatments for chronic illnesses and inflammatory conditions. Unlike digestive enzymes, systemic enzymes are proteases taken on an empty stomach that dismantle problem proteins in the immune system that cause inflammation. There are many enzyme sources, including animals, plants, bacteria, and fungi.
Proteolytic enzymes have various beneficial properties, including regulating cytokine activity and clearing inflammatory cytokines, enhancing the clearance of damaged proteins, removing fibrin and their fragments from the blood during inflammation, improving blood circulation, and decreasing clots. They can also reduce advanced glycation end products and their receptors on cells, down-regulate adhesion molecule activity, clean dead materials from the blood, and improve the availability and function of white blood cells to fight off infection.
There is growing evidence for the use of systemic proteolytic enzymes in improving chronic conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, by reducing amyloid-beta peptide in the brain, arthritis, asthma, and cardiovascular diseases. It can also improve issues with infertility, resolve lymphedema in extremities, decrease the frequency and length of attacks in multiple sclerosis, improve psoriasis and eczema, reduce duration of strains and sprains, and improve symptoms of thrombophlebitis. In addition, it has been found to have a positive impact on thyroid diseases and recurring urinary infections or stones.
While proteolytic enzymes work as soon as they are absorbed, certain factors must be considered to achieve their optimal effect. First, it is important to avoid combining them with blood thinners, post-surgery medications, or pregnancy-related medications. Second, taking antibiotics should be avoided, as they might interfere with the mechanism of action of proteolytic enzymes. Lastly, individuals with known allergies to papayas or pineapples should also avoid proteolytic enzymes that may have been formulated from these sources. To help proteolytic enzymes activate optimally, supplementation with magnesium and zinc might be necessary.
In conclusion, proteolytic enzymes have shown significant promise in effectively cleaning the bloodstream, reducing toxic loads in the kidneys, protecting against inflammation, and improving the symptoms of several chronic and autoimmune conditions. Further research is needed to explore the full potential of these medical wonders.
