Anti-Aging Therapies: Systemic Enzymes

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Anti-Aging Therapies: Systemic Enzymes

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by Keith Post, N.D.

Most people are familiar with the concept of digestive enzymes secreted by

the body’s digestive organs in order to process the various foods that we

eat.

However, enzymes are necessary for every function that the bodys’ many

systems perform. In fact, without enzymatic activity, there is no life.

At birth, we have an abundance of enzymes. However, researchers have

discovered that somewhere between the ages of 27 and 35, our body begins to

conserve

the remaining enzymes in order to make them last as long as possible. So,

this is the time of life when many of us begin to develop various aches and

pains, which we often blame on old injuries. The truth, however, is that our

repair mechanisms are not what they once were. A lack of a continued abundance

of systemic enzymes is probably one of the main reasons behind the aging

process.

To date, there are at least 3,000 known enzymes performing over 7,000

enzymatic reactions. It is believed that many of these enzymes are derived from

the

pancreatin, trypsin and chymotrypsin enzymes made by the pancreas and liver.

For this reason, it is important not to overdo the intake of refined sugars,

which places a stress on the pancreas or of alcohol and environmental

toxins, which place a toxic burden on our livers.

Vitamins are not enzymes. They are actually co-enzymes and minerals are

co-factors. This explains why some of us can take a handful of vitamins and

minerals and feel better, while many of us do not. First, it is usually

necessary

that enzymes be supplemented in order to get the full benefit of all other

nutritional supplements.

Here are some of the most important health benefits that can be experienced

by supplementing with systemic enzymes:

Anti-inflammatory:

Proteolytic enzymes such as bromelain, papain, protease and serrapeptase,

when used in combination, have been found to be as effective as non-steroidal

or corticosteroid medications without any of the harmful side effects.

Granted, medications do decrease swelling and pain, but they have the

disadvantage

of shutting off new bone matrix and cartilage formation at the same time.

Also, the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) have many other nasty

side effects when used steadily over a long period of time. For example, they

can cause gastric and duodenal ulcerations, gastrointestinal bleeding,

disturbed sleep patterns, kidney damage, blood abnormalities, gallstone

formation

and psychiatric reactions, including suicidal depression. Besides these, they

can also interfere with pancreatic insulin secretions and the action of

prescribed heart medicines.

Anti-fibrotic:

Serrapeptase is the most fibrinolytic substance found anywhere in nature. It

was originally isolated from the gut of a silkworm and is the enzyme which

the insect uses to dissolve its’ silk cocoon on the way to becoming a

butterfly. As you know, silk is an incredibly strong substance. So, it is no

surprise

that serrapeptase is able to safely and easily reverse all diseases having a

fibrotic component.

These include fibromyalgia, glomerulosclerosis (which is a major cause of

decreased kidney function), cystic fibrosis (if not too advanced), fibrocystic

breast disease, uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Serrapeptase is also able

to reverse arteriovenous disorders, such as arteriosclerosis,

atherosclerosis, peripheral vascular disease, varicose veins, spider veins and

hemorrhoids.

Scar tissue caused by abdominal surgeries, such as Caesarian sections, can

become quite invasive to the point where the bowels are being strangulated,

requiring additional surgeries. Taking proteolytic enzymes, such as

serrapeptase, causes resorption of the invasive scar tissue, eliminating any

need for

surgery. Also, keloids and other old wounds have been reported to heal over

completely to where none of the previous scarring is even detectable.

Blood cleansing:

The enzymes cleanse the blood of all debris, such as clumpings of red blood

cells, sticky aggregations of platelets (both of which can lead to

potentially fatal blood clots, strokes and heart attacks) and excess fibrin.

Usually

the liver cleanses all debris from the blood in the first pass through its’

portal system. However, many people’s livers are so toxic from alcohol

consumption, pesticide exposure and other environmental insults, that the blood

can

become as thick as ketchup or yogurt. Before and after dark field microscopy

studies have proven repeatedly the value of supplementing with sufficient

quantities of proteolytic systemic enzymes.

Immune-system modulating:

Enzymes tend to have a normalizing effect on the immune system. For example,

if the immune system is underactive, white blood cell activity will increase

and the number of the anti-viral blood cells known as " natural killer cells "

will increase. On the other hand, if the immune system is overactive, which

is what occurs in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, the

enzymes will eat away any excess antibodies that are attacking the body’s

tissues.

Anti-viral activity:

Basically, the enzymes will render all viruses inert by eating away their

exterior protein coating. Viruses depend on this coating to latch onto their

host cell’s DNA and replicate themselves. Consistent supplementation with

systemic enzymes can lower a person’s viral load to the point where you

hardly

ever get sick.

I have found that the Vitalzym products, made by World Nutrition in Phoenix,

Arizona are far superior to any of the other enzyme products on the U.S.

market today. This is because of the inclusion of the serrapeptase enzyme as a

synergist. In the past, many companies used chymotripsin as a synergist, but

the serrapeptase enzyme works far better clinically.

More information on systemic enzymes can be found at:

_www.drwong.info_ (http://www.drwong.info/) ,

_www.worldnutrition.info_ (http://www.worldnutrition.info/) ,

_www.totalityofbeing.com_ (http://www.totalityofbeing.com/) ,

_www.bodybewell.com_ (http://www.bodybewell.com/) .

Keith Post, ND, LMT is a board-licensed naturopathic physician and massage

therapist in SW Portland. You can reach him at (503-244-5708 or request his

monthly newsletter at _keithp_ (keithp) . All of his

writings and other useful information are archived at _www.pcez.com/~keithp_

(http://www.pcez.com/~keithp) .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Just a testimonial for serrapeptase:

 

I've been using Serrapeptase for fibro for approx 3 years and it

really does give relief. Also, for tendonitis which I have also had a

problem with. As for digestion, I'm a firm believer in the use of enzymes.

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Wobenzym N was recommened to me because I've had breast cancer. I

believe she said she took Vitalzym. From your post it seems Vitalzym

might be better for inflammatory problems which I also have. These

products are very expensive, at least to me they are but Vitalzym was

the highest I think. Now I'm not sure which I should me taking an I

can't afford both.

She recommended Vitacost as the least expensive supplier for Wobemzym

N. I've ordered but I haven't got them yet. Don't know how well

they work.

She told me to take them on an empty stomach for cleaning the blood

an with meals for help with digestion. Pretty much what I read in

your post.

My question is do different enzymes have different jobs? Do you need

some of all them or will a lot of a few different ones do all the

jobs needed?

Enzymes are new territory to me. I think mine has chymotripsin as a

synergist instead of serrapeptase enzyme. Well I've ordered so I'll

try it, maybe next time I'll order this other one.

Bannh

 

 

 

> by Keith Post, N.D.

> Most people are familiar with the concept of digestive enzymes

secreted by

> the body’s digestive organs in order to process the various

foods that we eat.

> However, enzymes are necessary for every function that the

bodys’ many

> systems perform. In fact, without enzymatic activity, there is no

life.

> At birth, we have an abundance of enzymes. However, researchers

have

> discovered that somewhere between the ages of 27 and 35, our body