Lymphedema

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Overview

Lymphedema is a form of Edema involving swelling especially in subcutaneous tissues that occurs as a result of obstruction of Lymph Vessels or Lymph Nodes and the accumulation of large amounts of Lymph in the affected region.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Lymphedema

Enzymes

 Supplemental Proteases (eg. Bromelain, Chymotrypsin, Papain, Pepsin, Trypsin) may alleviate Lymphedema.  [1]

 

Minerals

 Selenium may alleviate Lymphedema.  [2]

 

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