Proteolytic enzymes are derived from fruits such as pineapples and papaya, Drugs.com reports. They help break down food and assist in the healing needs of your body. Some proteolytic enzymes help clear fibrin, a stringy substance that comes into existence when your blood clots, from areas that become marked with increased pain, such as with a herniated disc, Drugs.com indicates.
Chymotrypsin
A recent study performed regarding patients who suffered from pancreatic cancer were given pancreatic enzymes, reported by the National Institutes of Health. The reports were encouraging, rating the study a positive source toward nutritional supplements of pancreatic enzymes and a step toward their use in the healing of difficult to heal cancers. Chymotrypsin is a pancreatic enzyme that may assist your body in its breakdown of fats from the liver. When taken as a supplement, it has proven to bring forth results, which may aid in healing and rebuilding of health in the body.
Bromelain
Bromelain, a natural enzyme found in pineapple, may supplement your body with its healing agent and anti-inflammatory effects, Drugs.com indicates. The pineapple fruit itself is delicious although some people find themselves sensitive to its acidic juices. Bromelain may also help in the treatment of burns. Its strong acidic action helps peal away dead skin from burns.
Papain
This proteolytic enzyme has been removed from marketing since 2008 by order of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Drugs.com reports. This enzyme comes from the papaya fruit and has been known to be affiliated in the past with debriding of wounds mainly caused by burns. Debriding means to use an enzyme to help peal away dead skin to aid in health re-growth of new skin.
Serratia Peptidase
This proteolytic enzyme, which comes from the silk worm, may help in the treatment of problems caused by certain bacteria. A study was done where infected orthotic knee joints of animals were treated with this type enzyme. The enzyme proved beneficial after two weeks of this trial, the National Institutes of Health report. Future studies may validate the performance of this enzyme in treating infections that prove resistant to many forms of antibiotics.
