Each capsule contains: Peptizyme SP brand Serrapeptase Enzyme (containing 20,000 units of proteolytic enzyme activity) 10 mg. Other Ingredients: Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (vegetarian capsule), Methacrylic Acid Copolymer N.F.
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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Serrapeptase. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Serrapeptase. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately, short-term. Serrapeptase seems to be safe when used in clinical trials lasting up to 4 weeks (13151,13152,13153). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of serrapeptase when used long-term.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Serrapeptase. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Serrapeptase might have fibrinolytic activity (13151,13152). Theoretically, taking serrapeptase with drugs that have antiplatelet or anticoagulant effects might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding. Some of these drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and others.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Serrapeptase. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General ...Orally, serrapeptase seems to be well-tolerated. Some patients have reported epigastric pain, gastrointestinal upset, and nausea; however, these side effects appear to occur at the same rate as placebo (13152).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, some patients have reported experiencing epigastric pain, gastrointestinal upset, and nausea; however, these side effects appear to occur at the same rate as placebo (13152).
Immunologic ...There is a case report of bullous pemphigoid, an autoimmune subepidermal dermatosis, in an elderly man who took serrapeptase (13154).
