Systemic Enzymes

Total System Support

Promotes a Balanced Lifestyle

Vitalzym™ DOSING

Finding YOUR "Activation" Dose
Vitalzym section by William Wong, N.D., Ph.D

When systemic enzymes "kicks in" there will be no doubt in your mind that it is working!  an activation dose is the amount of enzymes you need to begin to feel a benefit from the product.  The recommended dosage given on the label is meant as a maintenance dose for those without any complaints.  Consumers with fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Arthritis, Auto Immune conditions, Fibrosis complaints and Inflammation symptoms should be endeavoring to find the dose at which they begin to feel better.  They  then can elect to maintain that dose,  after 3 months, try to reduce the dose and see if the benefits are still felt.

Finding the right dose for you:

Vitalzym™

Start taking 3 capsules 3 times a day, in-between meals.  If in 3 days, no benefits are felt, increase the dose to 4 capsules 3 times each day for 3 days.  Continue increasing the number of capsules taken until a benefit is felt.  Most will feel the Vitalzym kick in somewhere between 3 and 5 capsules, 3 times daily.

CAUTION:  Hemophiliacs and those on prescription blood thinners should not use this or any other systemic enzyme as the enzymes help the drugs  work better and may overly thin the blood.

VITALZYM™ SUGGESTED DOSING FOR COMMON AND CHRONIC CONDITIONS:

The dose listed on the label is the maintenance dose for those without complaints.  The therapeutic doses listed below are generalizations of what has worked for most consumers of VITALZYM™ with those conditions.  Your final activation dose may vary.

Please remember, to accomplish the following, these systemic enzymes MUST  be taken on an empty stomach, that is, in between meals.  Taken directly before or within one to two hours of eating, they act a a digestive enzyme, a very good one at that.

       VITALZYM™  450's

• Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia:    3 capsules 3 or 4 X daily

• Auto Immune Conditions:  During remissions 3 capsules 2 to 3 X daily.  Attacks, 5 capsules, 3 X daily.

• Osteoarthritis:  Severe: 3 capsules 3 t0 4 X daily. Moderate: 3 caps 2 to 3  X Daily:  Mild: 3 caps 2 X Daily.

• Opening Circulation:  5 caps 3 X daily for one to three months, then, 3 caps 3 times daily thereafter.

• New Sprains and Strains:  Severe to Moderate: 5 caps 3 X daily for 1 wk., then 3 caps 3 X daily.

• Chronic Pain:  Severe:  5 caps 2 or 3 X daily.  Moderate: 3 caps 3 X daily.  Mild: 3 cps 2 X daily.

• Edema:  Severe: 5 caps 2 or 3 X daily.  Moderate: 5 caps twice daily.  Mild: 3 caps 2 X daily.

• Post Operative Scar Tissue, Keloids and  Fibrosis of the Organs: 5 caps 2 X day for 2 mos.  Then 2 to 3 caps twice daily.

• Traumatic Inflammation:  Severe: 5 caps twice daily.  Moderate: 3 caps 3 X day. Mild:  3 caps 2 X daily.

• Post Surgical Recovery:  3 capsules twice daily.

• To Aid Physical Training:  3 caps twice daily.

 NOTE: The FDA (Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated the above information.  This product or the listed information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  for all conditions or illnesses see a health professional for a full evaluation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

Vitalzym™ and other systemic enzyme Detox Reactions

Systemic enzymes have a multitude of uses.  Most  of us are or  will learn how to become familiar with controlling inflammation, fibrosis etc.  This is to help you realize the enzymes can also help the liver to get rid of the toxins it's been holding onto.  With this, can come what is known as Detox, even as Dr. Bernard Jensen said so many times, "healing crisis!'

The liver is the filter of all our body/ies.  The liver removes toxic material and either releases it into the colon for disposal or store the toxins in the fat cells of the liver.  If the liver's fat cells are already overburdened with toxins, then the organ will create fat cells elsewhere in the body in which to store toxins.  Most of us who have never had a liver detox reaction or done a purposeful liver detox, have bits of toxic material from pollution, medication, even those who have experimented with recreational drug use can have residue of all this "stuff" stored away in the liver.  This can have been building up literally all of one's life!

Although sometimes uncomfortable, liver detox reactions are really good for one's body.  If, during the detoxing period, one experiences reactions similar to body flu, headache, nausea, skin rash, bad breath or body odor.   Even in the instance of one who has been involved in use of narcotics or hallucinogenic drug use, even then that individual can experience some of the symptoms associated with drug use while the tiny particles stored for sometimes years in the liver are dislodged and move out of the system.

The negative symptoms associated with detox are generally due to the inability of the colon being unable to eliminate these toxins as rapidly as the liver excretes all the built up "junk" for disposal.  If these symptoms occur, one can chose to ride it out for a few days or do one of the following:

• Use a natural liver-cleansing agent like Antronex in combination with Zypan or visit a health food store for some less effective but potentially usable product line  (go to www.stairwaytohealth.com to order Antronex and Zypan)

• Increase use of green foods and drinks

• Increase water intake

• Increase magnesium intake to over 2000 mg daily (Magnesium Glycinate is best)

Liver detoxification reactions, although uncomfortable for a day or so, are a beneficial cleansing for all one's body.  While encountering the detoxification symptoms, it may not be the most comfortable situation but the end product can be squeaky clean insides and potentially vitality, anti aging and longevity.

NOTE:  The food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not evaluated the information contained herein.  This product or the listed information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.  For all conditions or illnesses, see a health professional for a full evaluation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

Now for Information on  Systemic Enzymes like Vitalzym™

 

These incredible systemic enzymes formulas,  comes as a potential  "miracle" process for Stairway to Health clients.

Below are some of the profoundly useful purposes researchers have found for using Systemic Enzymes, not with meals but on an empty stomach:

• Inflammation

• Fibrosis (known to the medical world)  to the layperson, scar tissue (internal/external)

• Autoimmune conditions

• Viruses

• Toxins and impurities in the blood

(See references for list of research projects indicating success using systemic enzymes for the above conditions)

Additionally, systemic enzymes are the foundation that makes all of our other vitamin supplements work well.  As a biocatalyst, enzymes help to drive multiple reactions throughout the body.  We have roughly 3000 enzymes in our bodies while more than 7000 enzymic reactions are part of our body/ies' processes.

By now, you are probably asking, "what are systemic or enzymatic enzymes?"  Right! According to the researchers listed in the references (listed below).

An enzyme is a biocatalyst or something that makes something else work, even work faster and more efficiently.  Chemical reactions are generally slow things while enzymes speed up those chemical reactions and actually without those enzymes, chemical reactions that are a part of our body/ies would be too slow for life as we know life.  So slow, actually that you could equate those chemical reactions to something like sap running down the trunk of a tree in wintertime!  Now that's slow!

Systemic Enzymes, the enzymes about which we are now having discussion at this time, are actually protein digesting enzymes.  We all understand how important proper digestion is to our health but the digestion chemical process is almost the last function, most certainly not the first.  There is another very important function that proceeds digestive processes and this is the body-wide protein-eating enzymes that serve to "clean up" excessive potentially unhealthy protein often even growing in our bodies, especially as we age.    These proteins, at least in part, are addressed as fibroids or scar tissue.

Let us look at some of the valuable processes systemic enzymes have been shown in many research projects to help (see references).

• Natural Anti-Inflammatory

Enzymes are the first line of defense against inflammation.  Inflammation is known to be a reaction by the immune system to an irritation.  Something like, let's say, an injury to your knee.  Your immune system is no fool.  It senses the irritation.  It creates a protein chain called a Circulating Immune Complex (CIC).  This particular CIC is tagged specifically for the right knee. ((Nobel Prize in biology was won in 1999 by a scientist who found the tagging mechanism). Getting back to the CIC associated with that injured right knee, this specific CIC floats down to the injured knee.  It causes redness, soreness and the infamous "pain."   These symptoms are in fact a signature of inflammation.  At first the soreness, redness and pain are beneficial because we now have official warning we have been injured and we need to take precautions and give attention to taking care of the problem.  The problem is though, inflammation is self-perpetuating.  Then, inflammation creates an irritation and in response the body makes CIC's.

Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Celebrex, formerly Viox and the rest of the Non Steroidal anti Inflammatory Drugs all work by keeping the body from from making all the CIC's.  The fact is, some CIC's are essential and vital to life.  There are CIC's like those that maintain the lining of the intestine and those that keep the kidneys functioning properly!  Not to mention the fact that they, along with acetaminophen, are highly toxic to our liver/s.  Statistically, about 20,000 American die from these over the counter drugs and another 100,000 will wind up in the hospital with liver damage, kidney damage or bleeding intestines from the side effects of these drugs.

Systemic enzymes, however, have been shown to be perfectly safe and free of dangerous side effects.  They have no LD-50, or toxic dosages.  Best of all, systemic enzymes have also been shown to have a predisposition to tell the difference between the good CIC's and the bad CIC's.  That's not all though because best of all systemic enzymes can tell the difference between the good CIC's and the bad ones.  This is due to the fact that hydrolytic enzymes are lock and key mechanisms.  Their "teeth" will only fit over the bad CIC's.  Instead of preventing the creation of all CIC's, systemic enzymes "simply eat the bad CIC's.  What does this do?  This eliminates the bad and leaves the good CIC's to do their intended by nature, job of lowering inflammation everywhere in the mammalian body.  With that, we can expect to lower pain which is a part of inflammation.

• Anti Fibrosis

Here is the crux of the entire beauty of systemic enzymes, they "EAT'" scar tissue and fibrosis.  Fibrosis is scar tissue and most doctors learn in anatomy it is fibrosis that eventually kills us all.   In explanation, as we all age, and at about age 27 or thereabout, we have a diminishing number of natural occurring enzymes available in our own body/ies.  Instead of our bodies releasing a goodly amount of enzymes each day, at about age 27, our body/ies begin to dole out miniscule drops of enzymes.  If our body/ies continued to use the higher level of natural occurring enzymes, we would all be dead by age 40 or thereabout because we would be just about totally out of our own enzymes.  For instance, Cystic Fibrosis patients who have virtually no enzyme production to speak of, even as wee children, usually don't make it past their 20's.  They die very young from restriction and shrinkage in their lungs from the formation of fibrosis or scar tissue.

So our body/ies begin, once again, to "dole" out our enzymes with an eyedropper instead of a tablespoon.  The result of this is that the repair mechanism of your body goes off balance and has nothing to reduce the over abundance of fibrin it deposits in nearly everything from simple cuts, to the inside of internal organs and blood vessels.  In other ward, every injury we sustain, no matter how slight, is a potential scar tissue or fibroid making event.  Even plaque is an issue about which many people must  be concerned.  When the body begins to dole out minute drops of enzymes, this is when most women begin to have deposits of fibrin in the body.  Women also suffer fibrin like fibrocystic breast disease, uterine fibroids and endometriosis.  Detailed research indicates most all of us begin to grow arterial sclerotic (meaning scar tissue) plaque.  Then spider web type fibrin winds it's way through our organs.  When this occurs, is when our organs begin to show a reduction in size, capacity and finally their efficient function over time.  This then is why, when we age, our wounds heal with thicker, less pliable, weaker and very visible scars.

If we replace the lost enzymes, we can finally expect to control and reduce the amount of scar tissue and fibrosis in our bodies.  Even physicians in the u.S.  are now discovering even old scar tissue can be "removed" from surgical wounds, pulmonary fibrosis, kidney fibrosis, even keloid years after their formation.  Medical doctors in Europe and Asia have known this and used orally administered enzymes for such for over 40 years!

• Blood Cleansing

The blood is not only the river of life; it's also the river through which the cells and organs dispose of their waste.  Enzymes improve circulation by disposing of the excess fibrin that causes blood to sometimes get as thick as catsup or yogurt, creating the perfect environment for the formation of those dangerous blood clots.  All of this material is supposed to be cleaned off by the liver on a "first pass" basis.  (This simply means cleansing should occur the first time it passes through the liver).

Looking at our world today, however, we are living in a seriously "toxic world!"    So, we begin to understand our liver/s are also subject to the toxic impact so prevalent in this world.  The result, then, is that the toxins remain in the liver instead of being eliminated as Nature intended.  Here is the result, the waste remains in our livers and is passed on to the blood while it is awaiting enough room in that liver of ours to be eliminated naturally.  The enzymes have been shown to help clean out our systems in many scientific research projects but out liver/s have to await enough room in the "toxic liver" to clean out that liver, thus the system.

Here is what happens, when systemic enzymes are taken, they are ready to take the stress off the liver by being in the blood, they then do the following:

• Cleaning excess fibrin from the blood and reducing the stickiness of blood cells.  These two actions minimize the leading causes of stroke and heart attack, Blood Clots, a major cause of disablement and death in the world today.  In this way, these two actions minimize the leading causes of stroke and heart attack, once again, BLOOD CLOTS!.

• Breaking dead material down small enough that it can immediately pass into the bowel.

• Cleansing the FC receptors on the white blood cells, improving their function and availability to fight off infection.

And here we come to the only warning we have to give concerning the use of system enzymes like Vitalzym or any other systemic enzyme - DO NOT USE  Systemic Enzymes (Vitalzym) IF YOU ARE A HEMOPHILIAC OR ARE ON PRESCRIPTION BLOOD THINNERS LIKE COUMADIN, HEPARIN AND PLAVIX.   This type (like Vitalzym)  of systemic enzymes cause the drugs to work better, so there is  the possibility of thinning the blood too much.

• Immune System Modulating 

Enzymes are adaptogenic, seeking to restore a steady state to the body.    When the immune system is running low, we become susceptible to infectious disease.  When it's cranked up too high, then the system creates anti-bodies that attack it's own tissues, as are seen in the autoimmune diseases.  Autoimmune diseases like Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis and  Rheumatoid Arthritis are prime examples of immune system deficiencies.  Systemic Enzymes like Vitalzym "tone down immune function and eat away at the antibodies the immune system is making to attack its  body's own immune system.\

• Virus Fighting

Viruses harm us by replicating in our bodies.  To do this, a virus must bond itself to the DNA in our cells through the medium of its exterior protein cell wall.  Anything that disrupts that cell wall inhibits the ability of viral replication by rendering individual viruses inert.  Systemic enzymes can tell the difference between the proteins that are supposed to be in our body/ies and those that are foreign or not supposed to be there  (again, the enzyme lock and key mechanisms).  Vitalzym has the strongest protein eating effect of any enzyme due to its Serrapeptase content and ca  be of help in combating viruses.

References:

1).  Carroll A., r.: Clinical examination of an enzymatic anti-inflammatory agent in emergency surgery.  Arzil, Praxis 24 (19720, 2307.

2).  Mazzone A, etal,:  Evaluation of Serratia peptidase in acute or chronic inflammation of otorhinolaryngology pathology:  a multicentre, double blind, randomized trial versus placebo.  J Int Med Res.  1990; 18 (5):379-88.

3)  Kee W., H. Tan s., L., Lee V. Salmon Y. M.:  The treatment of breast engorgement with Serrapeptase: a randomized double blind controlled trial.  Singapore Med J. 1989:30(1):48-54.

4)  Celebrex article Wall Street Journal 19 April 1999.

5)  No author listed:  Regular Use of Pain Relievers Can Have Dangerous Results.  Kaleidoscope Interactive News, American Medical Association media briefing.  July 24, 1997.

6)  enzymes - a drug of the Future, Prof. Heinrich Wrba MD and Otto Pecher MD.  Published 1993 Eco Med.

7) Kakinumu a. etal:  Regression of fibrinolysis in scalded rats by administration of serrapeptase.  Biochem. Pharmacol.  31:2861-2866,1982.

8)  Ernst E., Matrai A.:  Oral Therapy with Proteolytic enzymes for modifying blood rheology.  Klin Wschr. 65 (1987), 994.

9) Kunze R., Ransberger K., et at: Humoral immunomodulatory capasity of proteases in immune complex decomposition and formation.  First International symposium on combination therapies, Washington, DC, 1991.

10)  Jager H.: Hydrolytic Enzymes in the therapy of HIV disease Zeitschr. Allgemeinmed., 19 (1990), 160.

11) Bartsch W.:  The treatment of herpes zoster using proteolytic enzymes.  Der Informierte Arzt. 2 (19740, 424-429.

Facts about Vitalzym . . .

First and foremost, it was the desire of the formulator and laboratory producing Vitalzym to produce a product that will exceed consumer expectations.

• Vitalzym is a blend of enzymes that work synergistically together providing total system support.

• Vitalzym  contains BROMELAIN, PAPAIN, and SERRAPEPTASE.  Serrapeptase is a peptidase that is used worldwide as an anti-inflammatory enzyme, replacing bovine derived trypsin and chymotrypsin.

• Vitalzym, the exciting formulation about which we are speaking, also contains Amylase and Lipase.

• Vitalzym in addition to the enzymes, is supplemented with Amia, found naturally in the gooseberry.  This unique ingredient provides very synergistic support to the enzymatic activity of Vitalzym.  Amia  is well known for its antioxidant properties.

• Vitalzym also contains Rutin, which is highly regarded as nature's super anti-oxidant.

 

VITALZYM IS ALSO 100% VEGETARIAN

A Review other exiting benefits in VITALZYM
 

Vitalzym Provides:

• Vitalzym contains no animal derivatives, which opens the door to vegetarians.
• Vitalzym is produced with enterically coated enzymes.
• Vitalzym 's formulation permits it to operate in an extremely wide pH range, allowing for better absorption.
• Vitalzym is sold in packaging that comes with an easy open flip top cap.  for arthritis and carpel tunnel sufferers that means no more twisting of caps to get the daily doses.  Just one easy flip gives you instant access to your Vitalzym.

Why Take Vitalzym?

Digestive Enzymes vs. Systemic Enzymes

Digestive enzymes conduct their actions in the stomach to digest food while systemic enzymes are enterically coated to prevent contact with the stomach acid.  This way, they pass through the stomach into the intestines where they are absorbed into the body.

The Primary functions of systemic enzymes:

• Fight inflammation

• Fight fibrosis, also known as scar tissue

• Modulate the immune system

• Cleanses the blood

• Fight Viruses

 

Vitalzym Ingredients

_____________________________________________________________________

Proteolytic enzyme (Protease)

The term "proteolytic" refers to all enzymes that digest protein.  Other classes of enzymes include amylase, a digestive enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates and Lipase, a digestive enzyme that breaks down fat during the digestive process.  Each of these help in the digestion of food.  In turn, this helps with absorption of those essential nutrients in the diet.  In the body, proteolytic digestive enzymes are produced in the pancreas, but supplemental forms of enzymes may come from fungal or bacterial sources, extraction from the pancreas of livestock animals (trypsin/chymotrypsin) or extraction from plants (like papain from the papaya and Bromomelain from pineapples).  the primary uses of proteolytic enzymes in dietary supplements are used as digestive enzymes, anti-inflammatory agents and pain relievers.

There are a number of clinical trials showing the benefit of using oral proteolytic enzymes as a digestive aid.  Proteolytic enzymes are also theorized to help reduce symptoms of food allergies and as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases.

Perhaps the most compelling evidence surrounding proteolytic enzyme supplements come from numerous European studies showing various enzyme blends to be effective in accelerating recovery from exercise and injury in sportsmen as well as tissue repair in patients following surgery.  In one study of footballers suffering from ankle injuries, proteolytic enzyme supplements accelerated healing and got players back on the field about 50% faster than athletes assigned to receive a placebo tablet.  A handful of other small trials in athletes have shown enzymes can help reduce inflammation, speed healing of bruises and other tissue injuries (including fractures) and reduce overall recovery time when compared to athletes taking a placebo.  In patients recovering from facial and various reconstructive surgeries, treatment with proteolytic enzymes significantly reduced swelling, bruising and stiffness compared to placebo groups.

Serrapeptase

Serrapeptase, also known as Serratia peptidase, is a proteolytic enzyme isolated from the non-pathogenic enterobacteria Serratia E15.  the enzyme is found naturally in the intestine of the silkworm, which is used by the silkworm to dissolve the cocoon and emerge as a moth.  When consumed in unprotected tablets or capsules, the enzyme is destroyed by acid in the stomach.  However, when enterically coated, the enzyme passes through the stomach unchanged and can be absorbed in the intestine.

It has many clinical uses including:

• an anti-inflammatory agent (particularly for post traumatic swelling)

• Fibrocystic breast disease

• Bronchitis (Serrapeptase loosens and expels mucous)

Serrapeptase digest dead tissue, blood clots, cysts, and arterial plaque.  the late German physician, Dr. Hans Nieper, used serrapeptase to treat arterial blockage in his coronary patients.  clinical studies show that serrapeptase induces fibrinolytic, anti-inflammatory and anti-edemic (prevents swelling and fluid retention) activity in a number of tissues, and that its anti-inflammatory effects are superior to other proteolytic enzymes.  Besides reducing inflammation, one of serrapeptase's most profound benefits is reduction of pain, due to its ability to block the release of pain-inducing amines from inflamed tissues.  Physicians throughout Europe and Asia have red=cognized the anti-inflammatory and pain-blocking benefits of this naturally occurring substance and are using it in treatment as an alternative to salicylates, ibuprofen, and other NSAIDs.

Bromelain  &  Papain

Bromelain and Papain are plant derived proteolytic enzymes.

Bromelain, also known as bromelin, is a protein-digesting enzyme extracted from the flesh and stem of the pineapple plant, Ananas cornosus.  Bromelain (bromelin)  is most widely known as a redactor for reduction of inflammation and decreasing in incidences of swelling.  The scope of bromelin's benefits continues to be more widely understood and shows itself as effective in far more instances than originally understood.

Actually,  Bromelain (Bromelin) has been used in science successfully in  helping with arthritic related patients as it related to arthritic reactions like swelling which causes swelling, inflammation and pain.   Since Arthritic patients find relief with this enzymatic system, many have found relief for symptoms like numbness, tingling, aching and loss of motor and sensory function in the fingers resulting from even carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).  Get this, even prevention of the adhesiveness of platelets to endothelial cell walls was accomplished in a scientific study, even with just 0.1 mcg/ml of Bromelain.

This is indicative of the broad range of benefits associated with the daily use of Bromelain.  Even a broad range of doses and even very small amounts may even be beneficial to anyone at risk of thrombotic heart attack or even stroke. 

Papain, too is a protein-digesting enzyme derived from plant sources, ie. the papaya fruit and plant (Carica Papaya).  Papain has been shown to be effective in preventing burn wound infection and even the removal of dead cells.  Papain is also used for the following:

• Defibrinating wounds in hospitals

• Preventing cornea scar deformation

• Used in treatments of jellyfish and insect stings

• Treatment of edemas or water retention, inflammatory processes and the acceleration of wound healing

• in low doses as an indigestion medicine

Papain has been used to treat ulcers, dissolve membranes in diphtheria and reduce swelling, fever and adhesions after surgery.

Amia

This is also known as Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis).  This herb is known as the richest source of Vitamin C.  Ania also contains tahh8c acid, glucose, protein, cellulose and calcium.  Ania is useful for stomach problems.  Not only is Amia is useful for stomach problems but  has been shown to be a great antipyretic hair tonic and even a nerve brain tonic.  It's also useful with Anemia sufferers, people with hyperacidity  and in even gynecological problems and epistaxis.  Amia is considered by many to have restorative and preventive properties.

Rutin

Is one of the many existing Flavonoids.  Flavonoids are a class of water-soluble plant pigments.    Flavonoids support health by strengthening capillaries and other connective tissue, and some function as an anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic and antiviral agents. 

Rutin and several other Flavonoids may also protect blood vessels.  Rutin was shown to stimulate wound healing in rats and augment the tensile strength of scar tissue significantly.

References:

1.  Buck, J E, Phillips, N. Trial of Chymoral in professional footballers.  Br J Clin Pract. 1970 sep:24(9): 375-7.

2.  Craig R P.  The quantitative evaluation of the use of oral proteolytic enzymes in the treatment of sprained ankles.  Injury.  1975 May:6(4):313-6.

3.  Fisher J D, Weeks R L, Curry W M, Hrinda M E, Rosen L L.  Effects of an oral enzyme preparation, Chymoral, upon serum proteins associated with injury (acute phase reactants) in man.  J Med.  1974;5 (5): 258-73.

4. France L H. Treatment of injuries with orally administered Varidase as compared to Chymoral and Tanderil.  Praxis.  1968 May 14:57 (10):683-73.

5. Gal P, Tecl F, Skotakova J, Mach V. Systemic enzyme therapy in the treatment of supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children.  Rozhl Chir. 1998 Dec; 77 (12):574-6.

6.  Hingorania K.  Oral enzyme therapy in severe back pain.  Br J Clin Pract.  1968 May 5;22(5):209-10.

7.  Rathgeber W F.  The use of proteolytic enzymes (chymoral) in sporting injuries.  s Afr Med J. 1971 Feb 13;45(7):181-3.

8. Schwinger O.  Results of oral enzyme therapy in wounds of muscles, tendons and bones after accidents.  Wien Med Wochenschr.  1970 sep 5; 120(36):603-5.

9.  Duskova M,  Wald M. Orally administered proteases in aesthetic surgery.  Aesthetic Plast surg.  1999 Jan-Feb;23(1):41-4.

10. Hoemecke R, Doenicke A. Perioperative enzyme therapy.  A significant supplement to postoperative pain therapy?  Anaesthesist.  1993 Dec;42(12):856-61.

11. Lie K K, Larsen R D, Posch J L.  Therapeutic value of oral proteolytic enzymes following hand surgery.  Arch Surg. 1969 Jan;98(1):103-4.

12. Mazzone A. Catalani M, Costanzo M., Drusian A., Mandoli A., Russo s., Gurarini E., Vesperini G., Evaluation of Serratia Peptidase in acute or chronic  inflammation of otorhinolaryngology pathology: a multicentre, double-blind, randomized trial versus placebo.  J Int Med Res. 1990; 18(5):379-9.

13. Mazzone A, etal.  Evaluation of Serratia peptidase in acute or chronic inflammation of otorhinolaryngology pathology:  a multicentre, double blind, randomized trial versus placebo.  J Int Med Res.  1990; 18(5):379-88.

14.  Aso T etal, Breast engorgement and its treatment: Clinical effects of Danzen, an anti-inflammatory enzyme preparation.  The word of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Japanese).  1981; 33:371-9.

15.  Petry, Judy J. "Nutritional supplements and surgical patients."  AORN Journal (June 1997).

16.  Kelly, G. S., "Bromelain: A Literature Review and Discussion of its Therapeutic Applications."  Alternative Medicine Review (November 1, 1996).

16a. Metzig, C et al Bromelain Proteases reduce human platelet aggregation in vitro, adhesion to bovine endothelial cells and thrombus formation in rat vessels in vivo.  In Vivo 13(1):7-12 Jan-Feb 1999.

17.  Starley, I. F.; Mohammed, P.; Schneider, G.:  Bickler, S. W., The treatment of pediatric burns using topical papaya burns 1999 Nov 25(7) 636-9.

18.  Wilhelmi, G., Effect of O-(beta-hydroxyethyl)-rutiside on wound healing in the rat.  J pharmacology 1979 19(2):82-85.

 

Testimonials

Fibrosis:  My Naturopathic Dentist prescribed Vitalzym for me when I had laser surgery for severe tears in my retina.   The Retina Specialist Ophthalmologist told me one week  after I had floaters in my right eye and my right eye vision was impaired at least by 60% that if I had waited another 2 days, I would more than likely have had a detached retina and ended up in major surgery with potential total loss of vision in the right eye.  The Ophthalmologist rushed me in for emergency laser surgery, using 174 laser stitches on my eye.  I immediately called my naturopathic dentist who shipped Vitalzym to me overnight.

I did not really even follow my Naturopathic dentist's prescribed levels of these wonderful systemic enzymes every day.  Upon visiting the Ophthalmologist on the 31st day after surgery, he did a complete check-up of the eye and was astounded when he admitted there was absolutely no fibroids (scar tissue) in the eye.  Interestingly enough, I generally make scar tissue like most people of color.

Then, when the Naturopathic Dentist attempted to install my new upper bridge, he found it no longer fit.  After deep introspection, he concluded the only thing I did differently than usual was take the Vitalzym.  Vitalzym had actually done it's job right!  It removed all the car tissue in my upper gums.  They had to make a new bridge for my mouth.

After reading fully, the information related to Systemic Enzymes, namely, Vitalzym, I knew I was on to something for my clients and patients.  I recommend Vitalzym for all those who are over 30, most especially those who have undergone surgery, bacterial infections in glands, organs or bones.

I would give third party testimonials but the FDA will not allow third party testimonials.  I will add first party  testimonials as they become available.

Constance Tracy-Tayler, N.D., C.N.C.  Clinical Nutritionist

Enzymes Sustain Life

Enzymes are biocatalysts, which means they either begin a reaction to speed up.  Enzymes cause a reactions responsible for breathing, responsible for breathing, digestion. growth, reproduction and all other body functions.

As you age, your enzyme levels and activity decrease.  Your body makes most of the enzymes you need, but poor diet, illness, injury and other circumstances may cause enzyme depletion.

Physicians in Europe and Asia have long prescribed enzyme supplements to help their patients restore enzyme levels and promote natural healing.  Combined with professional healthcare, proper diet and exercise, a systemic enzyme supplement can help maintain your normal enzyme levels and balance your body's repair mechanisms.

Vitalzym X™ (extra strength)  is a blend of enzymes that work synergistically providing total system support.  Having a healthy level of enzymes can help you look better and live longer.

The following are examples of how enzymes improve your quality of life

Reduce Inflammation

• Helps your body repair damaged tissue.

• Reduces swelling and inflammation, which often alleviates pain, as is often the case in patients with arthritis or chronic back pain.

• A healthy alternative to Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, which are known to have ill effects on the liver, kidneys, stomach and intestines.

Guard Against Fibrosis

• Digests scar tissue.

• Doctors in Europe and Asia have used enzymes as a therapy for surgical wounds, pulmonary fibrosis, and kidney fibrosis for more than 40 years.

• Fibrin reduces the function and size of our organs as we age.

Help Maintain a Healthy Immune System

• Helps modulate your immune system.

• Reinforces your body's defense mechanisms and speeds healing.

Promote Healthy Circulation

• Helps cleanse the blood of toxins and impurities.

• Aids the liver in filtering toxins out of the body.

Fight Viruses

• When your immune system attacks viruses, the virus is protected by a protein shell. Enzymes can eat away at the virus' protein shell.

Ingredients

Vitalzym X™  (Xtra Strength) is a proprietary blend of enzymes and nutrients formulated for optimal systemic potency.   Vitalzym X™ (Xtra Strength) contains the same proven blend of enzymes as the original Vitalzym, except with the added bonus of a powerful systemic proteinase enzyme.

Proteinase - Proteinase is a proteolytic enzyme that is able to resist the stomach's acidity, creating a Vitalzym X™ blend with up to twice the systemic potency as the original Vitalzym.  Studies of the enzyme show tht this allows for even better reduction of inflammation.

Serrapeptase - A highly fibrinolytic enzyme that can digest dead tissue, blood clots and cysts.  Blocks the release of pain-inducing amines from inflamed tissues.  Used throughout Europe and Asia as an alternative to salicylates, ibuprofens, and other NSAIDs.

Bromelain - A plant derived proteolytic enzyme most noted for its effectiveness in the reduction of inflammation and swelling.  It may reduce the swelling that causes joint pain.

Papain -  Another plant derived proteolytic enzyme used to treat edemas, inflammatory processes and indigestion.  also used in hospitals to accelerate healing, treat ulcers and reduce swelling, fever and adhesions after surgery.

Amylase & Lipase - Digestive enzymes that break down carbohydrates and fats, respectively.

Amla - Known as the Indian gooseberry, Amla is the richest source of Vitamin C.  It also contains tannic acid, glucose, protein, cellulose and calcium.  It is used for stomach problems and anemia.

Rutin - A  flavanoid that supports health by strengthening capillaries and other connective tissue.

Recommended Dosage By Dr. Constance Tracy-Tayler, N.D., C.N.C. (Clinical Nutritionist) and William Wong, N.D., Ph.D (Sports Medicine Trainer)

Do not take this product without the consent of your physician or if you are currently taking anti-coagulants or a hemophiliac. 

According to Dr. Wong Vitalzym X™ is best taken between meals but Dr. Tracy-Tayler advises her clients to take the enzymes in 3 applications daily  beginning with 1 capsule each time.  Then increase the third day to 2 three times daily.  Remember to take always on a totally empty stomach at bedtime, first void in the morning, eating nothing until 1.5 to 2 hours later and mid-afternoon on empty stomach with no eating for 1.5 to 2 hours.  Optimum results taking the product 3 times daily.  However, many people are very busy and forget to take Vitalzym X™ (Xtra Strength) 3 times daily.  You may wish to increase the dosage to 3 capsules three times daily for awhile as outlined above.

Dr. Wong suggest taking 2 capsules 3 times daily.  If at the conclusion of 3 days, no benefits are noticeable, increase the dose to 3 capsules three times daily.

These statements made herein have not been evaluated the the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent dis/ease.  For all conditions or illnesses see a health professional for a full evaluation, diagnosis or treatment plan.

Testimonials

Both Drs. Wong and Tracy-Tayler have found clients activation dosages range from 2 to 4 capsules, three times daily.

Please consult your physician or health care practitioner for more information on activation dosages and remember you cannot utilize these systemic enzymes when on anti-coagulants or a hemophiliac.

Expect Detoxification

Systemic enzymes will help rid the liver of toxins.  Some users will experience a detox reaction to the enzymes, including short term fatigue, nausea or headache.  Liver detoxification reactions are a beneficial cleansing for your body.  A minimum of 1/2 ounces of energized water for every 1 pound of body weight is recognized as a safe level of water consumption for you each day.  However, when taking Vitalzym X™ (Xtra Strength), you should increase your water (only) intake by a minimum of 20 ounces daily.  Taking less water could slow your cleansing and Enzyme process.

  VITALZYM SEB

Cardiovascular Formula with SEBkinase

for Cardiovascular Wellbeing

Systemic Enzyme Supplement

Introduced in 2002, the original Vitalzym has become the leading systemic enzyme formulation recommended for pain, inflammation and scar tissue.

Countless sufferers of chronic conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, systemic inflammation, fibroids and many more have found relief with the regular use of Vitalzym, just plain old Vitalzym!  A common benefit of Vitalzym has been its ability to cleanse the blood.  World Nutrition and Specialty  enzymes have taken the cardiovascular benefits of Vitalzym and harnessed them with Nattokinase and other "heart healthy" nutrients to create an enzyme formulation specifically for cardiovascular wellness.

•             Note:    In the past, You've Chosen Vitalzym and now,  use Vitalzym X for

                                    Chronic Conditions such as fibromyalgia and arthritis

                                        Pain and inflammation       Scar Tissue and Fibroid Removal

                                                                        Systemic Fibrosis

                    Why choose Vitalzym X over Vitalzym?  Take 1/2 as much Vitalzym X as Vitalzym.  You must order the Vitalzym X by telephone because it is proprietary for use through clinics and doctor's offices. Call the doctor at (808) 324-6607 at BIOMEDICS INSTITUTE to discuss your need for Vitalzym X.

•             Now, Compare the properties of Vitalzym and (again, call 808 324-6607 to order proprietary to doctor's offices) Vitalzym X with

                        Vitalzym SEB  300 capsules

                      Choose Vitalzym SEB for:

                        Cardiovascular health            Excess fibrin in your blood      Vascular inflammation

                        Reduction of Fibrin in your Blood

The fibrinolytic enzymes in Vitalzym SEB have been shown to have the ability to digest excess fibrin (**also known as protein build-up) in the blood.  This, amazingly, allows for improved blood viscosity (the degree to which a fluid resists flow under an applied force, measured by the tangential friction force per unit area divided by the velocity gradient under conditions of streamline flow   Stedman's Medical Dictionary in part) In other words, your blood flows with less resistance, more smoothly when this happens.

Stacked red blood cells or (Rouleau effect, as it is called), often reflect poor protein digestion.  Symptoms can include fatigue, stress on the heart and poor circulation.  the ingredients in Vitalzym SEB have been shown, using darkfield microscopy, to significantly reduce the stacking of red blood cells.  This means your blood will have more viscosity and there will be less "clumping" of your blood cells.

                C-Reactive Proteins

Increased vascular inflammation has been recently shown to be a factor in many debilitating issues.  C-Reactive Protein levels are used as a marker for vascular inflammation.  the enzymes in Vitalzym SEB have been shown to reduce the levels of C-Reactive Proteins. 

*The statements made herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug   Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

                    Nattokinase

Nattokinase is a fibrinolytic enzyme extracted and purified from natto, a fermented soybean food used by the Japanese for thousands of years as a traditional food medicine.

Nattokinase was first identified in 1980 by Dr. Hiroyuki Sumi,  M.D., PhD., who was researching thrombolytic enzymes with the hope of finding a natural agent that could successfully dissolve thrombus associated with cardiac and cerebral infarction (blood clots associated with heart attacks and stroke).  After testing more than 200 natural foods as potential thrombolytic agents, Sumi found natto possessed a substance with a "a potency matched by no other enzyme."  Dr. Sumi named the newly discovered enzyme Nattokinase.*

By dissolving fibrin more completely than any other substance tested by Dr. Sumi, Nattokinase may be particularly effective in helping the body fight blood clots.  Its thrombolytic activity is enhanced by the enzyme's ability to boost the body's production of both plasmin and other clot-dissolving agents, including endogenous urokinase."*

       Serrapeptase (Serratiopeptidase)

Serrapeptase is a proteolytic enzyme that is able to digest dead tissue, blood clots and cysts.  Clinical studies show that serrapeptase indices fibrinolytic, anti-inflammatory and anti edemic activity in a number of tissues.  Further, it's anti-inflammatory effects are superior to other proteolytic enzymes.

Serrapeptase has been used in Europe to treat arterial blockages due to its ability to alleviate arterial inflammation and dissolve blood clots.  It has been used to treat arthritis, fibrocystic breast disease, carpal tunnel syndrome and other fibrinolytic, viral and inflammatory conditions.*

        Recommended Dosage

As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule three times daily, or as directed by your healthcare provider.  Take capsules at least 30 minutes before a meal, 60 minutes after a meal, or any time in between meals (do not eat anything for at least 60 to 90 minutes after taking) with water.

***Dr. Wong, healthcare professional representing World Nutrition, recommends not to exceed this dosage without strict supervision from a medical provider.  This product is not for hemophiliacs or those on anticoagulants of any kind

Warning:  If you are pregnant, lactating, taking anti-coagulants, or have a history of thinning blood in your family, do not take this product without direction and supervision from your medical provider.  Note:  Always discontinue use 2 weeks prior to and after surgery.

        Detoxification

Systemic Enzymes will help rid the liver of toxins.  Some users will experience a detox reaction to the enzymes, including short-term fatigue, nausea or headache.  Liver detoxification reactions are a beneficial cleansing for your body.  Increased water intake (on half ounce for each pound of body weight) can assist in the process or reducing enzyme dosage will slow the rate of detox.

***Dr. William Wong

Dr. William Wong, an expert in the application of nutritional enzymes, is a Texas State Naturopathic Medical Associate professional member, World Sports Medicine Hall of Fame member; a Classical Naturopath; a Ph.D Exercise Physiologist; a Certified Athletic Trainer (AATA); a Certified Sports Medicine Trainer (ASMA) and a health/fitness consultant.  Dr. Wong has more than 23 years of professional experience in natural health, as applied to sports medicine and rehabilitation, with the last 12 devoted almost exclusively to chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.

Warning: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE WITH LID TIGHTLY CLOSED.  If you are pregnant, lactating, taking anti-coagulants, blood thinner, or have a history of thinning blood in your family, do not take this product without direction and supervision from your medical provider.  Discontinue use 2 weeks prior to or following surgery.

Testimonial:  I used **Vitalzym X and ***Vitalzym SEB for about 19 months from November 2004 to about May 2006.  I had obvious signs of mercury and other heavy metal toxicity since about 1991.  In 1993, I had dental work done which included removal of all mercury silver amalgam fillings, yet still, I had dark liver spots on both legs and they were getting darker and more dense all the time, even after the filling removal and replacement with 95% gold 5% platinum and composite fillings!  Since 1993, when the amalgam fillings were removed, I took every heavy metal detoxing agent I could find, even underwent bi-weekly injections in my feet and legs to clear the heavy metals.  Nothing worked!

But in late October 2004, because I experienced serious retina damage which necessitated I undergo 174 laser stitch surgery to my right eye, I was advised to take **Vitalzym X to remove the scar tissue.   In about 4 weeks, when I returned to the Ophthalmologist for a check-up, he found absolutely no scar tissue in the eye!  AND I am a scar tissue builder!  In time other external scar tissue began to lessen.

I then elected to try using ***Vitalzym SEB to clear my arteries and in the attempt to get rid of the heavy metal plaque in my system.  I used ***Vitalzym SEB for about 12 months.  Today, and I am telling you the absolute truth, there are very few brown spots remaining on my legs compared with 24 months previously.  I used from 5 to 10 capsules daily.  But I watched my blood viscosity  closely and watched for signs of multiple bruising which would indicate my blood was too thin.  I also had my blood checked and found it was 85% clear of junk.  I quit for a while during my husband's illness and now plan to resume taking 3 Vitalzym SEB daily for life in the hope I can eliminate all the plaque remaining in my body and keep my body as youthful as possible.   Constance Tracy-Tayler, N.D., C.N.C., clinical nutritionist and radio broadcaster.