any info or feedback on Wobenzym? Read that it may be good for RA ...
I'd be interested to know if anyone has experience with this product. I'm thinking about trying it.
What is Wobenzym? I have never heard of it. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. Bon
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I checked it out in Google and found that it's a supplement used as a digestive aid. Among other things, it contains bromelain - this is a pineapple extract and since pineapple has an anti-inflammatory enzyme, maybe that's where the claim for it being good for RA comes from. However, on one of the pages I found about it, it's described as being good for osteoarthritis because " it does not inhibit inflammation, but in fact accelerates its course - so that pain subsides more quickly." Not only does that sounds counterintuitive/illogical to me, but also concerns me a great deal regarding its possible impact on RA. You don't want something that accelerates inflammation - as far as I can see out, accelerating inflammation is another word for flare. Some supplements can increase your immune response (e.g., ecinecea), which is why people take it when they feel a cold coming on. However, taking ecinecea has been shown to cause flares in autoimmune diseases, so it's recommended that people with RA and the like stay away from them. I would recommend that you consult a licensed naturopathic doctor to get more information about this supplement before you take it.
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Ellen
Monday, August 17, 2009 at 08:25 AM












Thanks, that's good to know!
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