Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are ubiquitously used
across the United States to fight inflammation, pain and fever.
According to a review in The American Journal of Managed Care, $4.8
billion is spent on prescription NSAIDs alone, with approximately 35% of
people 65 years or older taking a dose every day (1). With more than 20
over the counter options, and 70 million prescriptions written every
year, the average consumer doesn't think twice before taking a dose of
NSAIDs. Although NSAIDs are relatively diverse in terms of chemical
structure and properties, they all have the same mechanism of action,
inhibiting the function of proteins that typically promote inflammation.
At a high level, this seems straightforward. When looking deeper, one
of the inflammation promoting proteins targeted by NSAIDs also functions
in protecting the stomach from its own acid. When NSAIDs (such as
aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen) are used for extended periods of time,
ulcers and internal bleeding can occur. Additionally, the FDA recently
strengthened their warning concerning NSAIDs and heart health, saying
that non-aspirin NSAIDs can increase the risk of heart attacks or
strokes (2).
With the accumulating warnings concerning the harmful side effects of
NSAIDs, many medical professionals and consumers are looking for
natural alternatives to the synthetic drugs they are accustomed to. One
such alternative that is currently being explored by medical
professionals is Innerzyme Pain & Inflammation Blend,
a comprehensive blend of proteolytic enzymes, herbs and bioflavonoids.
It is a full spectrum systemic enzyme specially formulated with
bromelain, turmeric, pancreatin, papain, trypsin, chymotrypsin, white
willow b ark and rutin. Bromelain is a natural enzyme found in
pineapples that have been used for hundreds of years to combat
inflammation and indigestion. A 2015 report in the International Journal
for Surgery found that in rats, bromelain applied to rats significantly
reduced inflammation levels in an abdominal surgery model (3). Even
more encouraging was the finding that there were no adverse effects on
the animals.
Turmeric is a natural compound that is receiving much attention in
the inflammation field. While turmeric (curcumin) has long been used as a
spice, it's becoming clear that it has many more roles in human health,
other than making our food tasty. Scientists are beginning to decipher
the many positive effects seen with turmeric supplementation such as
reduced pain and inflammation (ongoing human clinical trials), as well
as potential anti-cancer activity in certain animal models. With the
ongoing health and safety concerns surrounding the long-term use of
NSAIDs, there is now much excitement amongst medical professionals who
are having great success administering Innerzyme as a safe, natural and
effective alternative for patients. The founder of The Hammer Institute
for Anti-Aging Medicine, Eli Hammer, MD
says, "I have used systemic enzymes extensively in my practice along
with taking them personally for a few years, seeing dramatic reductions
in pain and inflammation, and therefore, significant improvements in
quality of life. Of all the systemic enzyme brands on the market, I
truly believe Innerzyme has finally optimized the proper enzyme blend,
while also vastly improving upon the delivery system for better efficacy
and ease of administration."
Many medical professionals are realizing the promising benefits of
natural treatment options, as well as preventative care using natural
anti-inflammatory products like Innerzyme Pain & Inflammation Blend.
Current and future research is expected to further support the use of
these natural products as safe and effective alternatives to NSAIDs.
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References:
- Michael Fine, "Quantifying the Impact of NSAID-Associated Adverse Events" Am J Manag Care 19(14):267-72 (2013).
- "FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA strengthens warning that non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause heart attacks or strokes" U.S. Food and Drug Administration (7-9-2015).
- Sahbaz et. al., "Bromelain: A natural proteolytic for intra-abdominal adhesion prevention" Int J Surg 14:7-11 (2015).
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease.