Serrapeptase has sometimes been described as a miracle enzyme because of its amazing ability to digest proteins. Serrapeptase has been used around the world for over thirty years by health professionals and physicians to help patients suffering from pain and inflammation. Serrapeptase, sometimes called Serra peptidase, was discovered by scientists in the small intestine of the silkworm, its amazing properties have been well documented in studies conducted on small groups of patients suffering from conditions such as carpel tunnel, atherosclerosis, sinusitis, leg ulcers, Crohn's disease and Diabetes. Inflammation Many conditions in the body are the result of inflammation of one kind or another, inflammation leads to pain, pain leads you to a doctor who usually prescribes painkillers to help with pain relief, but the painkillers don't actually get through. to the root cause of inflammation and this is where Serrapeptase is effective. How does Serrapeptase work? (1) By reducing inflammation and repairing damaged tissue caused by blood clotting associated with an injury, this in turn helps with blood flow (2) Pain-inducing amines called bradykinin are inhibited, thereby reducing pain. (3) By dissolving plaque accumulated in our blood vessels and breaking down fibrin, a fibrin described as a by-product of coagulated blood. It does this by dissolving fibrin without damaging healthy living tissue. Hip pain Serrapeptase has been reported to help with painful hip problems associated with arthritis or bursitis; other reports report up to a 50% reduction in cholesterol levels over an eight-month period. Anecdotal evidence In fact, there are many anecdotal stories about the effectiveness of using Serrapeptase to treat many medical conditions. Like any supplement or medication, how well it works depends on each individual person, their condition, and how much pain they are experiencing. Lifestyle is something to consider when trying a new supplement for something like pain relief. In other words, a balanced lifestyle such as regular exercise, use of stress-relief techniques such as mindfulness, good nutrition and a good night's sleep are the main pillars of any healthy lifestyle. Serrapeptase works well as a natural anti-inflammatory, and has been shown to lower cholesterol and prevent plaque.