Proteolytic Enzymes

(Pancreatic Enzymes)

Clinical trials have suggested that proteolytic enzymes can aid the treatment of many cancers and have been shown to be useful as adjunctive therapies. Antioxidants have also been shown in experiments to aid the treatment of some cancers, by increasing the
production of antiproteases, inhibiting angiogenesis (blood vessel formation), reducing metastasis, increasing the immune response (especially against viruses) and promoting the differentiation of cancer cells into less dangerous forms. Some studies have shown that these enzymes can help to break down the fibrin-based glycoprotein shield that some cancers manufacture to protect themselves from the immune system. Each tablet is enterically coated, to ensure that the contents reach the small intestine without being damaged by the acid of the stomach.

Proteolytic enzymes

These enzymes all help to digest proteins in the diet

• Bromelain: extracted from pineapples (Ananas comusus). Experimental
  evidence suggests it has an anticancer and immune-stimulating effect
• Pancreatin: mixture of enzymes containing the proteolytic enzymes:
  alpha-chymotrypsin and trypsin, as well as lipases and amylases
• Papain: extracted from the under-ripe papaya and shown to have a positive
  effect in cancer treatment

Other digestive enzymes

• Amylase: to digest starch
• Lipase: to digest lipids (fat)

Antioxidants

• Zinc gluconate: a compound containing the antioxidant zinc in a readily
  absorbed form
• Superoxide dismutase: an enzyme that is involved in the detoxification and
  elimination of free radicals
• Catalase: an enzyme that is involved in the detoxification and elimination
  of free radicals
• L-Glutathione: an amino acid that is involved in the detoxification and
  elimination of free radicals
• Garlic: well known to have many useful properties, particularly as an
  antioxidant and potential anticancer agent
• Grape Seed Extract: well-documented anti-oxidant activity
• Rutin: well-documented anti-oxidant activity

Miscellaneous

• Thymus extract: used to enhance the immune system, particularly the number
  and activity of T-lymphocytes that are involved in identifying and
  destroying cancer cells