Serrapeptase?

Hi..I think it breaks down certain proteins, but I haven't read anything about it for UC. Interesting stuff, however.

quincy

I never heard of this so I looked it up:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serrapeptase

The enzyme offers a viable alternative to salicylates (such as aspirin), ibuprofen, and other NSAIDS as well as steroids- potentially providing relief for those suffering with rheumatoid arthritis and a wide array of other autoimmune diseases that affect the inflammatory response, including ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, uveitis, allergies, and some forms of cancer.

While steroidal and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs may offer temporary, symptomatic relief from pain, swelling and inflammation, they may also be immunosuppressive and known to hold dangerous side effects. Serrapeptase, on the other hand, eases pain and swelling with no inhibitory effects on prostaglandins and no gastrointestinal side effects.

From what I've read, they don't actually use the enzyme from the worm stomach...it's a pathogen apparently...but one that's derrived from it or another source..some sort of fungus...will have to get the info and post it later. Do a search for serrapepidase.

q