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Introducing Improved, Non-Animal-Derived, Anti-Inflammatory

By VRP Staff

VRP is pleased to announce the introduction of a new and improved version of our premier anti-inflammatory formula, UniZyme. UniZyme has been enhanced in several ways. Most noticeably, the animal-based enzymes contained in the original formula have been replaced with a non-animal proteolytic enzyme blend. The addition of these highly concentrated plant-based enzymes makes UniZyme a perfect choice for anyone desirous of avoiding animal-derived products.
Additionally, UniZyme has been enhanced by the addition of a state-of-the-art micro-enteric coating process to insure that key enzymes survive the harsh transit through the gut to reach the small intestine. These changes greatly enhance delivery and absorption of these powerful enzymes for longer-lasting and more potent anti-inflammatory benefits.
Proteolytic Enzymes
Enzymes orchestrate countless biochemical reactions in the body, including regulating inflammation and other immune functions. Inflammation, a primary mechanism whereby the body protects itself against danger, causes discomfort in the form of (1.) Redness; (2.) Heat; (3.) Swelling; (4.) Pain; and (5.) Restriction of movement.
Proteolytic (protein-destroying) enzymes, such as bromelain and papain, and bioflavonoids such as rutin, are essential regulators of the inflammatory response. Proteolytic enzymes increase the appetite of macrophages and enhance the potency of natural killer (NK) cells. Proteolytic enzymes also degrade pathogenic complexes that inhibit normal immune function while reducing swelling, decreasing capillary permeability, and dissolving fibrin deposits that lead to blood clots.
By reducing the viscosity (thickness) of the blood, enzymes also improve circulation and increase the supply of oxygen and nutrients to traumatized tissues. Proteolytic enzymes also break down plasma proteins and cellular debris at the site of an injury to greatly reduce swelling and relieve pain and discomfort.
Non-Animal-Derived Enzymes versus Animal-Derived Enzymes
Historically proteolytic enzyme preparations have contained animal-derived pancreatic enzymes that act as activators in these blends.
Our new UniZyme formula replaces animal-based pancreatic enzymes with Serrapeptase, a non-animal enzyme with greater power and broader pH stability than pancreatic enzymes. Serrapeptase is derived from bacteria that reside in silk worms. Silk worms use the protein dissolving power of serrapeptase to break down the cocoon.
UniZyme also contains Papain, a proteolytic enzyme derived from green papaya fruit, and Bromelain, which is produced from pineapple stems and fruit. Both bromelain and
papain exhibit a spectrum of activity for peptide bonds over a broad pH range.
UniZyme combines these powerful enzymes with Amylase (an enzyme produced from a strain of Bacillus subtilis), and the fat-digesting enzyme lipase (produced from a strain of Aspergillus Niger). These microbial enzymes contained in the new UniZyme formula were unavailable in the 1960s. They exhibit greater potency and function faster and more effectively than the traditional animal enzymes found in most anti-inflammatory formulas.
The new UniZyme formula also contains Amla, derived from natural gooseberry. This unique berry gives very synergistic support to enzymatic activity by helping to slow connective tissue destruction.
It also contains Rutin, which has proven to help in repair of damaged tissue. Thus, this is a unique formulation, which can be very helpful for athletes with tissue and muscle damage.
Proteolytic Enzymes versus Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Italian researchers have shown that the ability of proteolytic enzymes to reduce inflammation is equal to or superior to four powerful steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: Phenylbutazone, Hydrocortisone, Indomethacin, and Acetylsalicylic Acid.1
Conclusion
Every activity in the body, from building tissues to converting food into energy, requires enzymes. Depletion of the body’s enzyme capacity can result from numerous challenges, including injuries, inflammation, indigestion, immune deficiency, and degenerative diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease and infection. Unlike common medicinal products that temporarily relieve some problems, enzymes address the dominant underlying causes of many disease states.
Although individual proteolytic enzymes are useful, it is the extraordinary combination of these select enzymes that yields a combined effect that is greater than its sum. Systemic multi-enzyme therapy has proved helpful in cases of arthritis and related diseases, offering a wide range of benefits relative to anti-inflammatory, vasculoprotective, and immuno-modulatory effects.
UniZyme has been reformulated with a non-animal proteolytic enzyme blend that will appeal to vegetarians as well as others seeking relief from inflammatory conditions. Additional nutrients contribute to enhancing the anti-inflammatory benefits of UniZyme.
Reference
1. Netti C, Bandi C, Pecile A. Anti-inflammatory action of proteolytic enzymes of animal, vegetable or bacterial origin administered orally compared with that of known antiphlogistic compounds. Il Farmaco. 1972;27:453-466.

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