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Sure sounds scientific.

Serrapeptase, not NAC or Quercetin? I've never heard of it - Upvoated anyway but...

"Serrapeptase is used for conditions such as back pain, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, and for conditions generally associated with pain and swelling (inflammation), but there is no good evidence to support these uses.."

EDIT, looked it up and found this:

WARNING - SEVERE JOINT DAMAGE IS POSSIBLE: Serrapeptase can be a miracle for a lot of conditions. At higher, recommended doses of 60,000-120,000 SPU, it certainly seemed like one for me for the sinus conditions I tried it for. I had hoped continued use of it would also help clear my peripheral artery disease. . BUT, it literally "blew out" and causes PERMANENT DAMAGE and DEFORMATION of knuckle joints for myself and a friend who tried using it. This was confirmed in second trials with this enzyme. While I already had similar joint issues like this (ie "Heberden's Nodes"), it seemed far more quick and severe while using the higher, recommended doses Serrapeptase. A hand specialist told me that INTERNAL SCAR TISSUE is necessary to keep knuckles from further leaking, cysts, inflammation and damage. Since proteolytic enzymes like Serrapeptase will dissolve "dead proteins," such as in scars, it can work against you in some circumstances. I have since tried recommended doses of alternate enzymes, like Lumbrokinase, and quit immediately upon increased knuckle irritation and pain. Bottom Line is: if you (or family members) are prone to such joint conditions, I can only recommend you proceed cautiously. Read Less "