Chymotrypsin
Overview
Chymotrypsin is an Endopeptidase Proteolytic Digestive Enzyme that is a constituent of Pancreatic Enzymes supplements.
Biological Functions of Chymotrypsin
Digestive System
Chymotrypsin enhances the digestion of specific dietary Amino Acids.
Chymotrypsin attacks (breaks down) the Carboxyl groups of specific Amino Acids in the Small Intestine:
Leucine
Methionine
Phenylalanine
Tryptophan
Tyrosine
Health Benefits of Supplemental, Exogenous Chymotrypsin
Immune System
Chymotrypsin is one of the Enzymes utilized in Enzyme Therapy (i.e. involving multiple Enzymes, especially Proteolytic Enzymes) to break up (degrade) the Immune Complexes that are theorized to cause various Autoimmune Diseases including:
Supplemental Chymotrypsin (administered as soon as possible following injury) may reduce Inflammation (including the Inflammation that occurs as a result of sports injuries). [1]
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