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What is the primary benefit of Lumbrokinase enzymes?
What is the primary benefit of Lumbrokinase enzymes?
What is the purpose of adding Protease to Lumbrokinase Enzymes?
What is the purpose of adding Protease to Lumbrokinase Enzymes?
What is the name given to earthworms by early Chinese practitioners?
What is the name given to earthworms by early Chinese practitioners?
Why are Lumbrokinase enzymes not well-known in the Western world?
Why are Lumbrokinase enzymes not well-known in the Western world?
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What percentage of enzymes in the body are related to digestion?
What percentage of enzymes in the body are related to digestion?
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What is the primary function of proteolytic or fibrinolytic enzymes when taken between meals?
What is the primary function of proteolytic or fibrinolytic enzymes when taken between meals?
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What is the name of the enzyme that helps remove fibrin from the bloodstream and connective tissue?
What is the name of the enzyme that helps remove fibrin from the bloodstream and connective tissue?
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What is the result of fibrin accumulation in the arteries and connective tissue?
What is the result of fibrin accumulation in the arteries and connective tissue?
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What is the origin of lumbrokinase enzymes?
What is the origin of lumbrokinase enzymes?
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What is the characteristic of earthworm fibrinolytic enzymes (EFEs)?
What is the characteristic of earthworm fibrinolytic enzymes (EFEs)?
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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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Learn about Lumbrokinase, a combination of six enzymes from earthworms that supports healthy blood flow, heart, and brain health. Understand its benefits and how it works.