Serrapeptase

Enzyme Supplement

Serratiopeptidase is a bacterial protease sold as an oral enzyme supplement. Small clinical studies exist for short-term postoperative outcomes, but systematic review found the overall evidence low quality and long-term safety inadequately characterized.

Pharmacokinetic model

A route-level PK model for serrapeptase is being prepared from published data. Dosing references, studies, and documented interactions are below; the app catalog is updated as models are validated.

Key facts

Category
Enzyme Supplement
Suggested cadence
once daily

Research behind this entry

  1. Serratiopeptidase: a systematic review of the existing evidence Bhagat S, Agarwal M, Roy V · International Journal of Surgery, 2013 DOI

    Review identified small and methodologically weak clinical studies, insufficient evidence for analgesic or supplement use, and inadequate long-term safety data. It does not support cardiovascular plaque-removal claims.

  2. Effect of the proteolytic enzyme serrapeptase on swelling, pain and trismus after surgical extraction of mandibular third molars Al-Khateeb TH, Nusair Y · International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2008 DOI

    Randomized double-blind crossover study in 24 people reported less postoperative swelling and pain but no difference in mouth opening. The small short-term dental study cannot establish broad systemic or chronic…

2 published studies referenced in the app, each with a plain-language summary.