An Overview of Miracle Enzyme-Serratiopeptidase

Inflammation and pain is the primary symptom associated with number of diseases/disorders. Search for a safe and effective physiological agent that offers anti-inflammatory properties without causing side effects of conventional treatment such as evident in case of NSAIDS and steroids has somewhat ended with the discovery of Serratiopeptidase. It is an acid labile enzyme obtained from silkworms. It has proven its effectiveness in a number of clinical studies against various inflammatory and painful conditions. In this review various aspects of this miracle enzyme has been highlighted together with its pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse effects and clinical uses.