The ABC's of Understanding Enzyme Blends

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The ABC's of Understanding Enzyme Blends

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By: Dr. April Hernandez, DC

 

 

In the world of alternative medicine there is a fast emerging sector of

supplements that falls under the heading of enzyme therapy. Among the various

therapies you will see that there is one in particular called " systemic oral

enzyme therapy. " This differs from digestive enzyme therapy because it is

taken without food and is meant to work on the body.

 

The confusion, as of late is among the " systemic " blends. If you read the

label, it may say a proprietary blend of x, y, z. of 1500mg. Then it may be

marketed for something like anti-inflammatory properties. Now on the very

next shelf, you can read the same xyz ingredients and same mg's but marketed

for cardiovascular. Many companies try to explain what is called fibrinolytic

properties. This is simply the enzyme's ability to eat scar tissue and

debris. One enzyme may say it is " more fibrinolytic " than the other. Even

with

this information written, it appears to be very unclear in the consumers' mind

because of the questions I receive. Furthermore, this very point, if

misunderstood, misrepresented or mismarketed can wipe enzyme therapy off the

map

forever.

 

I wish to explain this using my brand of enzyme called ABC systemic oral

enzyme of 1500mg.

 

The first blend of ABC has 10x of A, 2x of B, and 3x of C.

 

A=Bromelain which has anti-inflammatory properties.

 

B=Nattokinase- which is also anti-inflammatory and may thin the blood

 

C=Lipase- which digests fat

 

All wrapped up in a 1500mg capsule.

 

Now, since it is high in A- 10x of Bromelain, it is correctly marketed for

its anti-inflammatory properties. It would " systemically work " on the body's

widespread inflammation safely. This would be properly and safely taken by

sports figures to help their muscles and even if a handful were taken, the

small amount of 2x Nattokinase, would not thin the blood too much for the

person

to hemorrhage. If another company takes the exact same mix and misrepresents

this blend as a blood thinner, YOU would pay a lot and have to take a ton of

it before it could put a dent into the blood. If it were incorrectly

marketed, a person who was on medical blood thinners may feel that they could

drop

their medication and take the enzyme blend. If the consumer advisors for

the incorrectly marketed enzyme blend told him the wrong dose, the blood may

never thin like the medicine and this person could die.

 

The second blend of ABC has 2x of Bromelain, 10x of Nattokinase, and 3x of

Lipase.

 

If this blend were to be marketed as a blood thinner, that would be ok as

long as only a small amount were prescribed to the client to prevent

hemorrhage. If this were marketed as an anti-inflammatory for sports and the

person

thought just because the ingredients were the same, he or she may mistakenly

take handfuls of the enzyme, not knowing that he is thinning his blood to the

point of inducing a hemorrhage. The 10x of the Nattokinase puts this blend in

the category far from a systemic enzyme.

 

The Third and final blend has 2x of Bromelain, 1x of Nattokinase and 10x of

Lipase. It is correctly marketed for weight loss because it is High in

lipase, which breaks down fat. If it were marketed any other ways a person may

have to take a whole jar before any anti-inflammatory properties were visible.

 

I hope this illustration is clear. The public needs to be aware that

companies are trying to jump on the bandwagon of systemic oral enzyme therapy

for

capitol gain. Un- suspecting customers may fall pray to companies claiming to

be the best enzyme blend and they may also have health care professionals as

spokespeople. Clearly, the companies themselves do not understand the

complex world of enzyme therapy, and even if they do, they put making money

ahead

of the people of America. This is the sleazy side of systemic enzyme

therapy. To avoid being pimped, only buy from a reputable enzyme company who

uses

enzyme professionals to formulate products. Falling prey to misleading

marketing even if a product is all-natural can kill you just as effectively as

a

pharmaceutical drug.

 

This is dedicated to Dr. William Wong, Vic, at Specialty Enzymes, and all

the patients and future patients whom I love dearly