Trypsin

Description

Trypsin is an endogenous Endopeptidase Proteolytic Enzyme that is secreted by the Duodenum (as a component of the Pancreatic Juice it functions as a Pancreatic Enzyme).

Cardiovascular System

 Trypsin may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting by activating Plasminogen to form Plasmin (Plasmin can dissolve the Fibrin that underlies abnormal Blood Clotting).  ^[1]

Digestive System

 Trypsin is involved in the digestion of dietary Proteins:

-           Trypsin converts long-chain Polypeptides (Peptones) into shorter-chain Polypeptides - i.e. into Tripeptides and Dipeptides.

 Trypsin is essential for the digestion of dietary Methionine.

Immune System

 Trypsin 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: 

 Multiple Sclerosis  ^[2]

 Rheumatoid Arthritis 

 Trypsin (administered as soon as possible following injury) may reduce Inflammation (especially the Inflammation that occurs as a result of sports injuries).  ^[3]

 Trypsin (administered via injection, together with Pancreatic Amylase administered via injection) may successfully treat Malaria.  ^[4]

 Trypsin (when combined with Chymotrypsin and Papain administered orally) may accelerate the healing of Shingles.  ^[5]

Medical Procedures

 Trypsin (especially when used in combination with other Proteases) may reduce the Edema, Inflammation and Pain associated with Surgery.  ^[6]