Wobenzym

Wobenzym is an enzyme tablet sold by the German company Mucos Pharma, containing plant based enzymes bromelain and papain, 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. [ [http://www.wobenzym-usa.com/quick-facts.php Wobenzym N – Quick Facts, Arthritis pain relief, Low back pain relief, Natural anti inflammatory ] ] Some possible side effects have been reported in medical literature. [http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/1809893 (circulatory shock, one patient)] [http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/8525134 (skin, urinary and gastrointestinal bleeding, one patient)]

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* http://www.wobenzym-usa.com/
* http://www.iwobenzym.com
* http://www.mucos.de/produkte/wobenzymR-n/
* [http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/16870353 Where do the immunostimulatory effects of oral proteolytic enzymes ('systemic enzyme therapy') come from?]
* [http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/11559999 Effects of wobenzyme on the blood proteinase-inhibitory system in elderly and senile patients with gastric and duodenal peptic ulcers]
* [http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/10852034 The adaptational properties and immunoregulatory action of a preparation of proteolytic enzymes in experimental stress]