Evidence brief · Supplement
Serrapeptase for Post-surgical swelling / pain
Evidence grade D — Low-quality
- Overall grade
- Grade D
- Last revised
- 1
- graded outcome
- 0
- references listed
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1 at grade D — 1 graded row
What is known
Each outcome with its grade (how strong the evidence is, A to D), the size of the effect where the entry records one, and how often studies agree.
- Post-surgical swelling / painEvidence grade D
Low-quality
Triviallow
What is uncertain
Read off the same rows as above. Nothing here is added that the entry does not itself record.
- Thin evidence: Post-surgical swelling / pain (grade D).
The evidence in words
The verdict
For post-surgical swelling / pain, Serrapeptase earns evidence grade D (trivial effect, low consistency) — the evidence does not support the claim. Low-quality
How it might work
It breaks down proteins and is proposed to reduce inflammation, edema, and mucus viscosity.
How to use it
Enteric-coated on an empty stomach if trialing.
Safety & cautions
Generally tolerated; theoretical bleeding and drug-absorption effects.
Bottom line
Popular for inflammation but thinly evidenced. Not a priority; bromelain has somewhat better support.
How it is used
As the entry records it, from the studies it summarises. Not a recommendation for you — doses that suit a trial population may not suit you.
- If trialing
- Enteric-coated, empty stomach.
Goes with
- SerrapeptaseRead the full Serrapeptase monographEvidence grade D
Related reading
Entries that share this one's tags or conditions.
- Bromelain for Acute sinusitisEvidence grade C — Symptom reliefEvidence grade C
- Bromelain for Post-surgical swellingEvidence grade C — ReasonableEvidence grade C
- Serrapeptase: dosage and how to take itEnteric-coated, empty stomach.Evidence grade D
- Serrapeptase: side effects, safety & interactionsGenerally tolerated; theoretical bleeding and drug-absorption effects.Evidence grade D
Sources
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Last revised . A grade is this entry's reading of the evidence, not medical advice.