The little-known but remarkable enzyme known as Serrapeptase (serratio peptidase, serrapeptidase or “butterfly enzyme”) is being used widely in Asia and Europe for nearly 30 years now. In this period there have hardly been any reports about side effects with regards to the many scientific studies that have been found mostly in Asia and Europe for Serrapeptase which is why it is considered very safe. This is the reason most nonscientific reports that are found on the enzyme have the words “no known effects or side effects.” As a matter of fact, the small numbers of side effects that have been reported are anecdotal. As such they are very rare.
The side effects of Serrapeptase that the reports mention
- A worsening rather than lessening of edema or pain
- An unexpected onset of tight muscles and pain in the ankles, knees and legs
- The unexpected appearance of the dreaded varicose veins, also digestive upsets
- An increase in the blood pressure
- Problems of lung congestion and even pneumonitis.
Oddly, the Serrapeptase side effects that are reported involve inverse of several of its greatest benefits. For instance, while the enzyme is known to help with edema and pain it has been anecdotally reported to cause such problems.
The pulmonary side effects that have been reported are particularly disappointing possibly as there is a lot of promise otherwise with regards to improving long-standing and chronic lung problems as well as several positive effects in relation with efficacy for the numerous lung impairments such as incurable and serious COPD, asthma, asbestosis and emphysema. This does not imply that Serrapeptase does not help or is not helpful for such conditions. Only there could be occasional inversion of the results.
The probable reason for Serrapeptase side effects
Unfortunately, whether such negative results are probably the result of what is known as the “healing crises” in alternative and natural health field or not is unclear. This is what happens. The body gets rid of toxins. The toxins get the freedom to circulate in the body till they are expelled. This makes the person feel worse, not better, temporarily. Sometimes such healing crises go back over the steps that a disease or health condition took while it developed or was acquired. This helps in putting the reports in perspective. You will find that any pharmaceuticals have a lengthy list of the side effects that have been seen in clinical studies such that they have to be reported for warning or alerting the public though for majority drugs, just a few of the many effects are actually published in insert material of the drug.
In case of reports of side effects of Serrapeptase to date, these are extremely rare. They are reported anecdotally instead of routine occurrences. They seem to be easy to eradicate by avoiding the intake of the supplements. You should be extremely careful with regards to dosage in case you encounter the negative effects on taking Serrapeptase. A lot of people have not had any problems whatsoever. Instead they have enjoyed the results ranging from the good to the amazing to the miraculous which is why most people are considering trying Serrapeptase, even if it is a cautious try.
