Monday, June 8, 2009

Cytolyse

CYTOLYSE

In conditions involving pain and inflammation, I have found it very helpful to prescribe proteolytic (protein “breaking-down”) enzymes to control pain and aid in the healing process. While many people would resort to acetaminophen (like Tylenol) or ibuprofen (like Motrin or Advil) to control pain and inflammation, there are well known side effects (kidney disease, depression of cartilage repair, gastrointestinal complications, memory dysfunction, especially in elderly, etc). I would like you to consider using Cytolyse as I feel that it would be a much safer way to support the repair of injured tissue.

Since this may be a new approach for you to consider, let me point out the benefits of using this for inflammation and muscle aches and pains related to over-exertion and injury.

REDUCE PAIN AND INFLAMATION (swelling)
When tissue is damaged, cellular debris and toxins collect, irritating the tissue and increasing the body’s reaction to the injury. Protease (proteolytic enzyme) hydrolyzes and digests proteins that are not connected to living cells, such as the damaged, “dead” proteins left over.

Potassium citrate/phosphate and magnesium chelate act as buffers to acid waste (uric, lactic acid, etc.) to decrease chemical irritation which causes “soreness”.

Valerian Root has been known to have a relaxing effect on muscles and nerves.

Several studies have shown that compared to subjects administered a placebo, those who were given oral proteases experienced significant reductions in healing time from various sport-related injuries, including bruising, swelling, and other traumas. They were also able to return to full work out sooner. Also, when enzymes were taken pre and post surgery, the swelling subsided an average of seven days faster than those taking a placebo.

REDUCED HEALING TIME (get better faster).

The proteases hydrolyze and digest proteins into small polypeptides and amino acids which are the building blocks of almost all tissues in our bodies. This allows for better repair of injured tissue.

Niacinamide increases blood circulation, especially in capillaries, to assure nutrient delivery and cleaning out of the junk.

In Germany, a study was done at the Sports Medicine Investigation Center with 100 athletes who had artificially produced hematomas (bruises from having had 2cc’s of their own blood injected under the skin). When asked to measure the response to their treatment based on pain and rapidity of disappearance of the hematoma, 76% of the group taking the “anti-inflammatory enzymes” rated their success as “good”, while only 14% of the placebo subjects reported a “good” success rate.

INDICATIONS (when to use)

To aid in the removal of protein waste, allowing the body to drain the injured tissue of accumulated fluid and toxic metabolic by-products resulting from injury, inflammation, pain, etc. Use most any time you would us ice.
DOSAGE (how much to use)
Depends on need (degree of pain). In severe conditions, as many as three capsules every hour, for a short period of time. For less severe begin with two capsules every two hours. Is most effective on an empty stomach, since the enzymes will act on the food in the stomach, not allowing them full strength to get into the blood stream.
CONTRADICTIONS
Although side effects in healthy individuals are unknown, contradictions do exist. High doses can cause mild thinning of the blood. With gastritis/ulcers there may be some gastric irritation and may need to be avoided. If you’re pregnant or lactating, although it is not contraindicated, it should be done with the consent of an obstetrician.
REFERENCES
“Oral Proteolytic enzymes in the treatment of athletic injuries: a double blind study”, The Pennsylvania Medical Journal 68 (10):35-7 (1965)
Oral Anti-inflammatory Enzyme Therapy in Injuries in Professional Footballers,” The Practitioner 198: 543-6 (1967)

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