the end of heart disease and arthritis - systemic enzymes · pdf file ·...

dISCOVERY HEALTH CHANNEL host Laurent Ban-nock, D.Sc., has just completed a multi-patient study at the Santa Fe Center for

Nutritional Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico, toexamine the ability of Neprinol, asystemic enzyme formula, to helpthe body maintain healthy fibrinactivity and inflammation levels.Healthy Living obtained extremelydetailed clinical reports from Dr.Bannock that provide evidence ofNeprinol í s ability to help agingpatients maintain healthy fibrin andinflammation processes in the body.This is critical since fibrosis, whichis the excess sclerotic production offibrin, causes high inflammation, asignificant cause of prematureaging and a clear-cut dangeroushealth signal. His study results, thus far, deal par-ticularly with patients who complained primarily ofosteoarthritis symptoms, which we now know tobe an inflammatory condition, as well as the evenmore inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis andhealth challenges involving cholesterol andinsulin response.

Neprinol combines key enzymes and syner-gists, such as nattokinase, serrapeptase, papain,bromelain, rutin and lipase (with coenzyme Q10).

ENZYME DEFICIENCY PERVASIVEWhen it comes to fighting premature aging, manypeople are watching their diet, exercising, reduc-

ing exposure to pollution, taking vitamins, expand-ing their spiritual life, and even practicing medita-tion and relaxation techniques, praying ormaintaining a strong religious affiliation.

But if they have not begun a sup-plement program with systemic oralenzymes, theyí re just not doingenough, say health experts like Ban-nock.

Today, we have grounds forassuming that there are thousandsof catalytic processes taking placebetween tissues and fluids in livingplants and animals. These processescan occur only as a result of enzy-matic reactions, he adds.

European health experts callenzymes the ì fountain of youthîbecause life cannot occur without

them. But only recently has the medical scientificcommunity begun to truly realize the importanceof supplementing daily with systemic oralenzymes.*

Unfortunately, the bodyí s enzyme activitydeclines markedly as we age; yet, we need optimalenzyme activity throughout our lives. Ancient menand women received enzymes from their diet viavegetables, fruits and other raw foods, natureí srichest sources of enzymes.

Unfortunately, however, even moderate tem-peratures at which most foods are cooked destroyenzymes. Although enzymes are found mostactive in raw or lightly cooked foods, most peoplewoní t eat raw foods, especially meat, which pro-vides several important enzymes.

Whatí s more, the majority of food people con-sume today is both processed and cooked atextremely high temperatures, reducing dietaryenzyme levels even more.

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We are going to introduce youto Neprinolô , asystemic enzyme formula that hasbeen shown todramaticallylower C-reactiveprotein, one ofthe key risk factors for heart disease andarthritis.

* Systemic oral enzymes should not be confused with digestive enzymes. Systemic oral enzymes areresorbed via the digestive tract into the bloodstream where they act systemically.

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Laurent Bannock, D.Sc.

SEBkinase is a registered trademark of Specialty Enzymes &

Biotechnologies, the manufacturing arm

of AST Enzymes.

For these reasons, people receive very fewenzymes from their diets, and, in effect, are suffer-ing from some of the most common health prob-lemsó such as circulatory disorders, cancer,arthritis and kidney disease. Other medical expertspoint out that young people have much moreenzyme activity than older people whose ability tomanufacture enzymes diminishes with age.

The aging bodyí s diminished enzyme activityis part of the reason that people age prematurely.Bannockí s work and many other studies that havebeen covered extensively in medical journals sup-port the use of systemic oral enzymes as ahealthy approach to keeping the heart, joints,brain and other organs functioning healthfully foras long as possible.

ë DARK SIDEí OF TISSUE REPAIRWhen scientists examine the most deadly, dis-abling maladies to which people succumb as theyageó including heart disease, stroke, cancer, dia-betes, kidney disorders and arthritisó similarunderlying causes can be found: All of these con-ditions are characterized by insidious sclerosisand fibrosis that is caused by the over-secretion ofgrowth factors.

Sclerosis is defined as a hardening of a bodilytissue or part (such as the coronary arteries, i.e.,arteriosclerosis) or an increase of connective tis-sue or the like at the expense of more active tissue.

Meanwhile, fibrosis is very similar to sclerosis,involving development of excess fibrous tissue inan organ (such as kidney fibrosis). Fibrosis can bedetected in a number of ways.

These conditions are often marked by highinflammation. Health experts have different ways ofmeasuring the progression of these unfavorablebodily processes. For example, Dr. Bannock useddigital video blood microscopy (see pictures infollowing pages). Digital microscopy shows doctorswhether blood has excess fibrin and is clumping orfatty. Such sluggish blood almost always goes withrheumatoid and osteoarthritis, as well as other neg-ative health conditions. Dr. Bannock used C-reac-tive protein (CRP) measurements to determinebodily inflammation levels of the patients in his clin-ical study. High or high-normal CRP levels are oftenan indication of unhealthy fibrin activity, causing theblood to clump, increasing risk of heart attacks andstrokes. The test is still relatively new but widelyaccepted in the medical community. You might haveto ask your own doctor for this test. But in any event,

doctors clearly associate high CRP with increasedrisk for heart disease. Another test used in the studywas measuring erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR). According to an online medical informationsite, a blood sample is taken and put in a tube withsome chemicals to stop the blood from clotting. Thetube is left to stand upright. The red blood cells (ery-throcytes) gradually fall to the bottom of the tube asa ì sediment.î The clear liquid plasma is left at thetop. The ESR measures the rate at which the redblood cells separate from the plasma and fall to thebottom of a test tube. The rate is measured in mil-limeters per hour (mm/hr). If certain proteins coverred cells, these will stick to each other and causethe red cells to fall more quickly. So, a high ESRindicates that you have some inflammation, some-where in the body.

Have you ever seen fibrosis? You might notthink so. But leathering, wrinkling and elastosis(loss of skin elasticity) are all outer signs of fibro-sis. Yet, what most people doní t realize is thatwhat is happening on the outside of the body ishappening on the inside, tooó to their arteries,kidneys, lungs and other tissues and organs.

Both sclerosis and fibrosis proceed withalmost uncanny determination by the time a per-son reaches 40 and eventually affect virtuallyevery tissue and organ in the body.

There is, however, an answer. According toArthur Andrew Medical, the manufacturer of theNeprinol formula used by Dr. Bannockí s patients,ì the formula uses individually enterically coatedenzymes to increase pH range and resistance tostomach acid.î Neprinol contains ì the purest formof serrapeptase, nattokinase and CoQ10 avail-able.î In helping the body to maintain normal fibrinproduction, fibrinolytic enzymes, such as nattoki-nase and serrapeptase, appear to lower C-reactiveprotein levels, the inflammation marker linked toheart attacks and a marker for overall health.

Unlike taking daily aspirin, which is an over-the-counter drug, Neprinol is a nutritional supple-ment that helps the body to maintain alreadyhealthy fibrin expression and inflammation levels,and Neprinol does not generate gastrointestinaldistress, and does not put stress on the liver.

In experimental studies, nattokinase has beenshown to remove arterial blockages by helping thebody to maintain natural fibrinolytic processes.These few studies certainly bear relevance, as theycontain explicit medical images showing dissolu-tion, and many more studies should be done in

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SEBkinase is the formula in AST Enzymes’ Serracor-NK.

clinical settings. However, nattokinase is notapproved as a drug in the United States and wouldrequire extensive study for anybody to makeclaims that it compares to a drug. Nattokinase isunique and interesting in that it is natural (derivedfrom the fermented Japanese food natto). It is nota drug but it does have interesting properties. Thecombination of serrapeptase and nattokinase,together with papain and bromelain, offers a com-plete fibrinolytic compliment of enzymes.

CASE STUDIES The following case studies were taken from alarger six-month independent clinical study onNeprinol that was carried out by Dr. Bannock.Besides running a thriving nutritional medicineand clinical practice, Dr. Bannock is also profes-sor of applied clinical nutrition for the InternationalInstitute for Clinical Nutrition. He is the author ofseveral academic and professional referencebooks including Applied Clinical Nutrition (IICNPress, 2002), Clinical Human Nutrition (IICN Press,2001) and The Nutritional Medicine Desk Refer-ence (due for release this year). Dr. Bannock hasused both CRP measurements, digital video bloodmicroscopy and other standard lab tests, as wellas patientsí subjective assessments, to demon-strate the benefits of Neprinol. These are impor-tant for anyone interested in staying youthful.

Neprinol Case Study #1Study Subject: 45-year-old male constructionworker, recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis.

Initial VisitSubjective: Chronic pain and inflammation of

the wrist and elbow joints (both arms). Uses over-the-counter ibuprofen for relief, regularly.

Objective: Lab tests showed very high C-reactive protein, high ESR, high platelets and highglobulin values. Digital video blood microscopyshowed significant protein polymerization (oxida-tive stress that causes high ESR levels), raisedplatelets, raised poikilocytes (variably shapedcells, which are seen in iron deficiency anemia),raised fibrin and raised white blood cells (WBCs,an indication of an unhealthy immune system).

Treatment: Three Neprinol capsules, twice aday, between meals. Advised to discontinueibuprofen usage. No other medications or supple-ments were recommended (for the purposes ofthe study).

Two Month Follow-Up VisitSubjective: Still had some pain and inflam-

mation of wrists and elbows, but reports symp-toms to be markedly improved.

Objective: Lab tests showed slightly raisedC-reactive protein, high ESR, normal platelets,slightly raised globulin values. Digital video bloodmicroscopy showed moderate protein polymeriza-tion (oxidative stress), slightly raised platelets,slightly raised poikilocytes, normal fibrin andslightly raised WBCs.

Treatment: Three Neprinol capsules, twice aday, between meals. Has discontinued ibuprofenusage.

Four Month Follow-Up VisitSubjective: Completely pain and inflamma-

tion free. No longer uses ibuprofen at all! Objective: Lab tests showed normal C-reac-

tive protein, slightly high ESR, normal plateletsand normal globulin values. Digital video bloodmicroscopy showed slight protein polymerization(oxidative stress), normal platelets, very few poik-ilocytes, no fibrin and normal white blood cells.

Treatment: Two Neprinol capsules twice daily,between meals.

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Lab Test Values (Blood)for Neprinol Case Study #1

Lab Test Initial Visit 2 Month Visit 4 Month Visit 6 Month Visit

C-reactive protein 13.7 mg/L 11.4 mg/L 7.1 mg/L 2.8 mg/L Low=<1.0 Average=1.0-3.0High=3.1-10.0PersistentInflammation=>10

ESR 17.3 mm/hour 16.7 mm/hour 15.2 mm/hour 9.4 mm/hourNormal Values for Males:0-15 mm/hour

Platelets 397 x 103/mm3 353 x 103/mm3 316 x 103/mm3 317 x 103/mm3

Normal Values:155-385 x 103/mm3

Globulin 4.2 g/dl 3.94 g/dl 3.16 g/dl 2.77 g/dlNormal Values:2.0-3.9 g/dl

SEBkinase, the formula in Serracor-NK,

contains enteric-coated nattokinase and serrapeptase.

Six Month Follow-Up VisitSubjective: Still completely pain and inflam-

mation free.Objective: Lab tests are normal. Digital video

blood microscopy is normal.Treatment: One Neprinol capsule twice daily,

between meals.

Neprinol Case Study #2Study Subject: 67-year-old female retiredadministrator, diagnosed with rheumatoidarthritis five years ago.

Initial VisitSubjective: Pain, inflammation and discom-

fort, and partial loss of all joint functions. Hasbeen using NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflamma-tory drugs, such as aspirin or ibuprofen) sincediagnosis five years ago. The NSAIDs only pro-vide partial relief of symptoms. Has also been tak-ing fish oils and glucosamine supplements forone year with some benefit to all symptoms.

Objective: Lab tests showed high uric acid,high ESR, raised C-reactive protein and low albu-min values. Digital video blood microscopy showedsignificant protein polymerization and fibrin.

Treatment: Five Neprinol capsules, threetimes daily, between meals. The subject contin-ued existing meds and supplements.

Two Month Follow-Up VisitSubjective: Notices a difference by slight

improvement in joint function and greater relief.Objective: Lab tests showed slightly

improved ESR values, normal C-reactive protein,similar uric acid values and slightly improved (butstill low) albumin values. Digital video bloodmicroscopy showed a reduction in protein poly-merization and a significant drop in fibrin.

Treatment: Five Neprinol capsules, threetimes daily, between meals. The subject contin-ued existing meds and supplements.

Four Month Follow-Up VisitSubjective: Reports significant improve-

ments in joint function and significant relief. Wantsto try and come off NSAIDs.

Objective: Lab tests showed nearly normalESR values, slightly high uric acid values, normal

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Digital Video Blood Microscopy Micrographsfor Neprinol Case Study #1

Initial VisitSignificant protein polymerization, raised platelets,raised poikilocytes, raised fibrin and raised WBCs.

2 Month Follow-Up Visit Moderate protein polymerization, slightly raisedplatelets, slightly raised poikilocytes, normal fibrinand slightly raised WBCs.

4 Month Follow-Up Visit Slight protein polymerization, normal platelets,very few poikilocytes, no fibrin and normal WBCs.

6 Month Follow-Up Visit Normal!

Understanding Live Blood Video Microscopy Video microscopy of live and dried layered blood analysis is a unique techniqueused to formulate an appropriate course of natural health-building and lifestyle prin-ciples to optimize health, prevent disease, and to monitor individual effectiveness,according to Dr. Bannock. This technique uses live, not preserved, blood, withhigher magnification.

The live blood images below and throughout the rest of this repor t reflect severaltypes of live blood video microscopy.

The first three images in each four-image set utilize phase contrast and dark fieldmicroscopy. In these, the clinician searches for fibrin spiculae, which should notappear in live blood at all. “It indicates that the balance between hemostasis and fib-rinolysis is too much in favor of clotting,” says Dr. Bannock. Additionally, cholesteroland mycoplasma organisms can also be viewed in the blood.

The last image in each four-image set is Dried Layered Blood Analysis to examine thecoagulation cascade. This application of viewing dried suspended blood samplesoffers the qualified analyst and client valuable clues to potential degenerative pat-terns. “Through the oxidation of the blood cells, and toxins present in the blood, weare able to see characteristic patterning of an alternative pathway other than theextrinsic or intrinsic pathways. This allows us to identify what par ts of the body areholding toxins and therefore functional capacity may be impaired,” says Dr. Bannock.

C-reactive protein and normal albumin values.Digital video blood microscopy showed slightprotein polymerization and virtually no fibrin.

Treatment: Five Neprinol capsules, threetimes daily, between meals. The subject continuedsupplements and is starting to reduce NSAIDs.

Six Month Follow-Up VisitSubjective: Continues to notice improvements

in joint function and relief of pain and inflammation.Has been off NSAIDs for one month. Reports thatquality of life has significantly improved!

Objective: Lab tests showed that uric acidvalues are slightly high, with normal ESR, C-reac-tive protein and albumin values. Digital videoblood microscopy is nearly normal with very slightpolymerization.

Treatment: Five Neprinol capsules, threetimes daily, between meals. The subject contin-ued supplements, and has discontinued NSAIDs.

Neprinol Case Study #3Study Subject: 44-year-old male companyexecutive, just diagnosed with hyperlipidemia(high cholesterol). Does not want to take cho-lesterol-lowering drugs. No supplements arecurrently being taken.

Initial VisitSubjective: No perceived symptoms.Objective: Lab tests showed high triglyc-

erides, high cholesterol, high low-density lipopro-teins (LDLs, the bad cholesterol) and lowhigh-density lipoproteins (HDLs, the good cho-lesterol). Digital video blood microscopy showedraised triglyceride crystals, raised poikilocytes,raised bicarbonate buffers and significant proteinpolymerization.

Treatment: Three Neprinol capsules, twicedaily, between meals.

Two Month Follow-Up VisitSubjective: No perceived symptoms, but

reports that he has more energy and has lostsome weight (four pounds).

Objective: Lab tests showed slightly improvedtriglycerides, cholesterol, LDLs and HDLs, butall remain out of healthy range. Digital videoblood microscopy showed a reduction intriglyceride crystals, no bicarbonate buffers(normal), slight polymerization and slight poik-ilocytes.

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Lab Test Values (Blood) for Neprinol Case Study #2


Uric acid 8.4 mg/dl 8.1 mg/dl 7.9 mg/dl 8.0 mg/dl2.2-7.7 mg/dl

C-reactive protein 6.4 mg/L 3.0 mg/L 2.7 mg/L 2.7 mg/L Low=<1.0 Average=1.0-3.0High=3.1-10.0PersistentInflammation=>10

ESR 22.7 mm/hour 21.8 mm/hour 17.5 mm/hour 12.4 mm/hourNormal Values for Females:0-20 mm/hour

Albumin 2.6 g/dl 2.9 g/dl 3.6 g/dl 4.0 g/dlNormal Values:3.5-5.5 g/dl


Initial VisitSignificant protein (oxidative stress) polymerizationand fibrin.

2 Month Follow-Up Visit Reduction in protein polymerization and a signifi-cant drop in fibrin.

4 Month Follow-Up Visit Slight protein polymerization and virtually no fibrin.

6 Month Follow-Up Visit Nearly normal with very slight polymerization.➔ ➔ ➔


Four Month Follow-Up VisitSubjective: No perceived symptoms. Contin-

ues to feel more energy and continues to loseweight (eight pounds).

Objective: Lab values for triglycerides, cho-lesterol, LDLs and HDLs continue to improve, butremain slightly out of healthy range. Digital videoblood microscopy showed some poikilocytes,otherwise all normal.


6 Month Follow-Up VisitSubjective: No perceived symptoms. Has

maintained weight loss and good energy levels.Objective: Lab tests were all within range.

Digital video blood microscopy was normal.Treatment: Two Neprinol capsules, twice

daily, between meals.

Neprinol Case Study #4Study Subject: 26-year-old female graduatestudent, recently diagnosed with hyperinsu-linemia (elevated blood insulin, indicatingresistance to insulin uptake by bodilyorgans). Subject is also overweight andcomplains of chronic fatigue. Patient hasbeen following an appropriate diet and hasbeen engaged in regular exercise for thepast six months but is frustrated with lack ofresults.

Initial VisitSubjective: Perceived blood sugar problems,

chronic fatigue, overweight, sleep problems (stay-ing asleep and also always falling asleep duringthe day), chronically depressed.

Objective: Lab tests showed low blood glu-cose, high triglycerides, high cholesterol, lowHDL, low serum phosphorous levels. Digitalvideo blood microscopy showed slightly raisedpoikilocytes and some protein polymerization(oxidative stress).

Treatment: Three Neprinol capsules, fourtimes daily, between meals.





Triglycerides 245 mg/dl 211 mg/dl 176 mg/dl 121 mg/dlNormal Values:30-150 mg/dl

Cholesterol 312 mg/dl 288 mg/dl 233 mg/dl 181 mg/dl Normal Values:130-200 mg/dl

LDL Cholesterol 154 mg/dl 149 mg/dl 138 mg/dl 111 mg/dlNormal Values:60-30 mg/dl (calc)

HDL Cholesterol 28 mg/dl 33 mg/dl 39 mg/dl 53 mg/dlNormal Values:40-90 mg/dl


Initial VisitRaised triglyceride crystals, raised poikilocytes,raised bicarbonate buffers and significant proteinpolymerization.

2 Month Follow-Up Visit Reduction in triglyceride crystals, no bicarbonatebuffers (normal), slight polymerization and slightpoikilocytes.

4 Month Follow-Up Visit Some poikilocytes, otherwise all normal.


Two Month Follow-Up VisitSubjective: Significant improvement in per-

ceived blood sugar levels, less fatigue, no signif-icant weight loss, improved sleep and not fallingasleep during the day as often. Not depressed allthe time.

Objective: Lab tests showed slightly highblood glucose, slightly high triglycerides,slightly high cholesterol, slightly low HDL andnormal serum phosphorous levels. Digitalvideo blood microscopy showed some proteinpolymerization.

Treatment: Three Neprinol capsules, fourtimes daily, between meals.

Four Month Follow-Up VisitSubjective: No perceived blood sugar prob-

lems, almost normal energy levels, lost eightpounds in body fat, almost normal sleep patternsand rarely falls asleep during the day. Feels moreconfident!

Objective: Lab values normal! Digital videoblood microscopy was normal.

Treatment: Three Neprinol capsules, four timesdaily, between meals.

Six Month Follow-Up VisitSubjective: Continues to have no perceived

blood sugar problems, mostly normal energy lev-els, sleeps well, cannot remember when last fellasleep during the day, has lost a further 12pounds of body fat and is no longer overweight.Very happy and feels she has a renewed chancein life!

Objective: Lab tests were all still withinrange. Digital video blood microscopy was nor-mal.

Treatment: Two Neprinol capsules, twicedaily, between meals.

SUMMARYThese limited studies correspond with many otherstudies from European and American doctors thatshow systemic enzymes do in fact help the bodyto maintain already healthy inflammation and fib-rin levels and expression. In future articles, wehope to provide additional results from Dr. Ban-nock’s clinical study as well as interview him.

NEPRINOL PRESCRIPTIONClearly, we can now do something about one of themajor causes of premature aging.

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Triglycerides 177 mg/dl 157 mg/dl 144 mg/dl 125 mg/dlNormal Values:30-150 mg/dl

Cholesterol 232 mg/dl 206 mg/dl 198 mg/dl 187 mg/dl Normal Values:130-200 mg/dl

HDL Cholesterol 31 mg/dl 39 mg/dl 44 mg/dl 61 mg/dlNormal Values:40-90 mg/dl

Blood Glucose 61 mg/dl 65 mg/dl 71 mg/dl 73 mg/dlNormal Values:65-115 mg/dl

Phosphorous 2.4 mg/dl 2.8 mg/dl 3.0 mg/dl 2.9 mg/dlNormal Values:2.5-4.5 mg/dl


Initial VisitSlightly raised poikilocytes and some protein poly-merization (oxidative stress).

2 Month Follow-Up Visit Some protein polymerization.


6 Month Follow-Up Visit Normal! ➔ ➔ ➔

Very few people today even know about theconnection between fibrosis and inflammationand common conditions like arthritis and heartand circulatory health. However, those health-con-scious consumers who do choose to use systemicoral enzymes are taking advantage of what manyinformed medical specialists believe to be one ofthe key longevity strategies today.

The company offers this suggested use as adietary supplement: Take one or two capsulesthree times a day, in between meals with eightounces of water. The company warns to not takeNeprinol without the consent of your physician ifyou are currently taking anti-coagulants or you arepregnant or lactating (as these subjects have notyet been tested).

These results are limited, and we will be seek-ing additional clinical results from Dr. Bannock.These patients experienced some very positiveresults, however, which should not be unex-pected, given what we know about enzymes,such as quality preparations of nattokinase, ser-rapeptase, bromelain, and papain. It’s criticalwhen selecting a systemic enzyme formula thatyou choose one with the highest-quality ingredi-ents and clinical studies. Many enzyme formulassimply do not emphasize quality or clinical vali-dation—and consumers should be wary of suchproducts. To its credit, Arthur Andrew Medical hasnot only ensured that its raw materials are of

excellent quality but has also undertaken the val-idating clinical studies that support Neprinol’suse for meeting a variety of common health chal-lenges.

Among all systemic enzyme formulas, Nepri-nol stands out because of the clinical validation itnow enjoys—and because of its potency.

HOW TO CHOOSE AN ENZYME BLENDNot all enzyme blends are created equal. Thereare a handful of enzyme formulations that actuallywork. The formulators of Neprinol have createdsome of the best enzyme products available.Enzyme potency is measured by activity levels.When enzymes are added to liquid they becomeactive. Simply adding more milligrams (mg) ofenzymes does not necessarily make the productstronger. Activity levels are measured by “FUs” orfibrinolytic units. With most enzyme blends, typi-cal serving size is one to two capsules, providingan average of 1,000 to 2,000 FUs. Neprinol pro-vides 15,000 FUs per serving, yielding 133 per-cent higher activity levels. When choosing anenzyme look carefully for FUs rather than simplymg per serving. ■

Reprinted by permission of The Doctors’ Prescription for Healthy Living.References available at www.freedompressonline.com.

RESOURCESNeprinol is avail-able at health foodstores and viaother naturalhealth outlets. For informationabout Neprinolvisit www.arthurandrew.com orcall (800) 448-5015.

Contact Dr. BannockTo schedule an appointmentwith Dr. Bannock, call (505)982-8475 or e-mail him [email protected].

The Santa Fe IntegrativeMedicine Clinic is located at460 St. Michael’s Drive #806,Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA.Fax: 1-505-989-7865.

For more information, visitwww.doctorbannock.com andwww.santafeclinic.com.

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Serrapeptase: The Silkworm Enzyme

the silkworm (Bombyx mori) is living proof of the oldcliché that great things come from the humblest of

creatures. It has been renowned since ancient times forits production of the fabric that bears its name, whichcomes from the cocoon it spins.

But the silkworm’s importance stretches beyondfashion; its intestine and saliva are the source of anenzyme called serrapeptase (SER) that has been docu-mented throughout Europe and Japan to alleviate condi-tions ranging from cardiovascular disease and arthritis torespiratory diseases and joint inflammation.

Serrapeptase, technically called serrato peptidase, isresponsible for helping the silkworms break out of theircocoons by digesting the fibers. This same agentdigests nonliving tissue, such as blood clots, cysts, andarterial plaque and inflammation. Serrapeptase isthought to work in three ways: 1) to reduce inflammation by thinning the fluids formed

from injury, and help drain the fluid; 2) to alleviate pain by inhibiting the release of pain-

inducing amines;3) to possibly enhance cardiovascular health by break-

ing down the protein by-products of blood coagula-tion called fibrin, which is an essential portion ofblood clots. Serrapeptase may also dissolve athero-sclerotic plaques without causing any harm to theinside of the arteries. Serrapeptase has been widely distributed for the past 25

years in Europe and Asia under the names Danzen™, Anti-flazym™ and Serrzyme™. It hit American shores in 1997.

A search on the venerable medical research website,Pubmed.org, reveals about 40 studies on SER. Here are afew examples of the research that can be found. The Febru-ary 1989 issue of the Singapore Medical Journal cited itsuse against breast enlargement, where it went under thename Danzen. After the three days, SER was noted to besuperior to the placebo: 85.7% of the patients receivingSER had “moderate to marked” improvement, compared tothe 60% for the placebo takers.

A more recent study, published by Respirology justlast summer, measured the effectiveness of SER inpatients with chronic airway disease, which symptomsinclude excessive mucus production. After four weeks oftreatment, the 15-patient group assigned to take 30 mg ofSER experienced a marked improvement over their coun-

terparts that were not treated. Serrapeptase’s versatile use for a variety of conditions

has been noticed by major newspapers. The British newspa-per Daily Mail reported in November 12, 2002 how StephenKershaw, an athlete who was taking oral steroids for hisasthma, switched to serrapeptase under the direction of Dr.Kamal Anand. After a week on the “silkworm enzyme,”Stephen’s condition had improved enough for him to put offgoing back on steroids. Dr. Anand believes that theenzyme’s propensity for eating dead tissue did the trick.

The November 5, 2002 issue of Daily Express recountsa story that could not be any less similar: 32-year-old LeaVerity was suffering from a childhood accident that left herjaw muscles inflamed around the joint, leaving her unableto enjoy eating or smiling without pain. “After just a fewdays I started to notice an improvement,” she told theBritish daily. “The feeling in my face seemed to be comingback and the pain wasn’t as bad. After two weeks, I stoppedtaking ibuprofen. I couldn’t believe it—I was pain-free, thestiffness in my jaw had gone and all the feeling in my facehad returned. [Serrapeptase] achieved more in weeks thanyears of orthodontic treatment.” References available at www.freedompressonline.com.

A Closer Look at Neprinol’s Ingredients


Supplement FactsServing Size One Capsule 15,000 FU (500mg)

Amount % DailyPer Serving Value

Neprinol Blend: 500 mg *SEBkinase® Systemic and Lipolytic Enzyme Blend: (NattoSEB® (USP Grade Nattokinase),Peptizyme® SP (USP Grade Serratiopeptidase), Lipase)

Neprinol Protease Blend: (Microbial proteases derived from (A. oryzae, B. subtilis and Serratia))

Neprinol Enzyme and Cofactor Blend:(Amla, Papain, Bromelain, Rutin, Ubiquinone (USP Grade Coenzyme Q10))

*Daily Value not established

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