Lumbrokinase Enzymes for Heart and Brain Health
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What is the primary benefit of Lumbrokinase enzymes?

  • Boosting energy levels throughout the body
  • Supporting healthy blood flow and heart and brain health (correct)
  • Aiding in protein digestion
  • Enhancing cardiovascular system function
  • What is the purpose of adding Protease to Lumbrokinase Enzymes?

  • To reduce the cost of production
  • To enhance the digestion of earthworms
  • To increase the absorption of Lumbrokinase in the intestines
  • To provide extra protein-digesting power (correct)
  • What is the name given to earthworms by early Chinese practitioners?

  • Earth guardians
  • Earth serpents
  • Earth healers
  • Earth dragons (correct)
  • Why are Lumbrokinase enzymes not well-known in the Western world?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of enzymes in the body are related to digestion?

    <p>0.0001%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of proteolytic or fibrinolytic enzymes when taken between meals?

    <p>To seek out and break down unwanted proteins throughout the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the enzyme that helps remove fibrin from the bloodstream and connective tissue?

    <p>Lumbrokinase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of fibrin accumulation in the arteries and connective tissue?

    <p>Reduced blood flow and affected heart and muscle health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of lumbrokinase enzymes?

    <p>Extracted from earthworm species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of earthworm fibrinolytic enzymes (EFEs)?

    <p>A mix of six enzymes with different fibrinolytic activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lumbrokinase Enzymes

    • Lumbrokinase is a combination of six enzymes sourced from earthworms, specifically Eisenia foetida and Eisenia japonica.
    • It supports healthy blood flow throughout the body and heart and brain health.
    • Each serving of Lumbrokinase Enzymes provides 2,000 FU standardized activity from Lumbrokinase.

    History of Earthworms in Health

    • Earthworms have been used for health benefits since the 16th century in Chinese medicine.
    • They were referred to as "earth dragons" and used in various concoctions, such as fried earthworms and herbs, dried earthworm powders, and unrefined earthworm extracts.

    Lumbrokinase vs. Digestive Enzymes

    • Lumbrokinase is a group of fibrinolytic enzymes that differ from digestive enzymes.
    • Only 0.01% of enzymes in the body are related to digestion.
    • Proteolytic or fibrinolytic enzymes, like lumbrokinase, break down proteins in the body, not just in food.

    Benefits of Lumbrokinase

    • Lumbrokinase helps remove fibrin, a protein that can affect blood flow in arteries and connective tissue.
    • Fibrin can affect heart and muscle health, as well as overall well-being.
    • Lumbrokinase enzymes help clean up the blood and make their way to tissues and organs.

    Discovery and Research

    • Lumbrokinase was first extracted from earthworms in 1991 by Japanese doctor H.Mihara and his colleagues.
    • Research has shown that Lumbrokinase is a mix of six enzymes, all serine protease components with different fibrinolytic activities.
    • Lumbrokinase is effective at breaking apart and helping the body remove fibrin and other unwanted proteins.

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