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Serrapeptase
An enzyme originally found in silkworms that can break down scar tissue and mucus — it's been used in Europe and Asia for inflammation and respiratory health.
Benefits
- +May help reduce inflammation and swelling
- +Can break down scar tissue and fibrin
- +May help clear mucus in the respiratory tract
- +Useful after surgery or injury for recovery support
- +Has antioxidant properties
Dosage & Cost
Range20,000–40,000 SPU (serrapeptase units)/day
TimingOn an empty stomach (30 min before or 2 hours after a meal) for best systemic absorption
Daily cost0.20–0.60
MUST be enteric-coated (EC) capsules. The enzyme is protein-based and will be destroyed by stomach acid if not protected.
Side Effects
- !Can cause digestive upset or nausea
- !May thin the blood slightly — caution with blood thinners
- !Rare: allergic reactions
- !Must be taken enteric-coated — otherwise stomach acid destroys the enzyme
- !May cause skin rashes in some people
Food Sources
- • Originally from the gut of silkworms
- • Not available from foods — supplement only
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