Wobenzym
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Wobenzym is an enzyme tablet sold by the German company Mucos Pharma, containing plant based enzymes bromelain and papain, allegedly to support a healthy immune system. 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.[1] Some possible side effects have been reported in medical literature.[2] [3]
[edit] References
- ^ Wobenzym N – Quick Facts, Arthritis pain relief, Low back pain relief, Natural anti inflammatory
- ^ http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/1809893 (circulatory shock, one patient)
- ^ http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/8525134 (skin, urinary and gastrointestinal bleeding, one patient)
[edit] External Links
- http://www.wobenzym-usa.com/
- http://www.mucos.de/produkte/wobenzymR-n/
- Where do the immunostimulatory effects of oral proteolytic enzymes ('systemic enzyme therapy') come from?
- Effects of wobenzyme on the blood proteinase-inhibitory system in elderly and senile patients with gastric and duodenal peptic ulcers
- The adaptational properties and immunoregulatory action of a preparation of proteolytic enzymes in experimental stress
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