Using Serrapeptase and Proteolytic Enzymes in Treating Lupus

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Using Serrapeptase and Proteolytic Enzymes in

Treating Lupus

Lupus, otherwise known as systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease more common among women than in men. It often reaches its climactic condition after puberty. The exact reason for the manifestation of such disease is unknown. However, researchers believe that their may be several factors that contribute to this disease. These factors include the female hormone estrogen, major stress or infection, race or ethnicity, and genetics- meaning it may be hereditary.

Lupus is a chronic multisystem disease wherein a person’s immune system attacks various cells or organs, causing damage and dysfunctions. When the body is threatened by germs that can cause infections, the body's immune system automatically responds by producing immunity cells and antibodies to fight off germs, causing severe inflammation.

In this particular condition, the immune system goes into overdrive and is not able to distinguish between the body's healthy normal cells and the foreign infectious agents. Thus, it starts producing autoantibodies that attack the healthy cells.

The diagnosis of lupus may prove to be a little challenging since the symptoms can vary from one person to another. In addition, the symptoms of lupus can be very similar to other diseases. These various symptoms include muscle aches, fatigue, loss of appetite, hair loss, swollen glands, skin rash, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

One way to determine if a person has lupus is by taking blood tests and having your results and symptoms evaluated by a rheumatologist. The kind of treatment a lupus patient gets depends on how serious his condition is. However, almost all people with lupus take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDS , corticosteroids, and second-line agents to help with the inflammation and the pain.

On the other hand, in certain studies using enzyme as treatment for lupus showed that the inflammatory activity caused by the abnormal autoimmune responses decreased more quickly compared to when medical drugs were used. Moreover, since enzymes are basically natural to the body, the test showed no side effects.

Proteolytic enzymes such as serrapeptase are actually capable of clearing out inflammation by breaking down the scar tissues caused by the inflammation without harming the living tissues. And when these enzymes are put together and combined with curcumin, a substance derived from dried tumeric roots, the pain caused by the inflammation and the inflammation itself will clear out and [provide the body time to heal itself and replace the damaged tissues. Moreover, using enzymes will help lessen the patient's dependence on drugs. Also, taking glucosamine, chondroitin, or collagen complex can help in the regeneration of the cartilages.