Wobenzym is an enzyme

Enzyme

Enzymes are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions. In enzymatic reactions, the molecules at the beginning of the process, called substrates, are converted into different molecules, called products. Almost all chemical reactions in a biological cell need enzymes in order to occur at rates...

 tablet containing plant-based enzymes bromelain

Bromelain

Bromelain is a pineapple extract thought to be effective for reducing swelling , especially of the nose and sinuses, after surgery or injury. It may also be used for a variety of other effects that remain scientifically unconfirmed and not authorized by regulatory authorities like the Food and Drug...

 and papain

Papain

Papain, also known as papaya proteinase I, is a cysteine protease enzyme present in papaya and mountain papaya .-Papain family:...

, allegedly to support a healthy immune system. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Some possible side effects have been reported in medical literature.

External links

• http://www.wobenzym-usa.com/
• Search the US National Library of Medicine for research papers containing the word Wobenzym
• Where do the immunostimulatory effects of oral proteolytic enzymes ('systemic enzyme therapy') come from?
• Effects of wobenzyme on the blood proteinase-inhibitory system in elderly and senile patients with gastric and duodenal peptic ulcers
• The adaptational properties and immunoregulatory action of a preparation of proteolytic enzymes in experimental stress