Neha

Hi Millie, our non profit, Pulmonary Fibrosis NOW!, has an ongoing clinical study  examining the effects of serrapeptase and nattokinase in people with IPF. A majority of the participants enrolled were already taking esbriet or ofev. All patients are under the care of their pulmonologist and so far we have not had any patient discontinue due to…[Read more]

Hi Amit, If it’s allowed on this forum, I’d like to share a small research study that looked at the effects of a 3 month supplementation of serrapeptase and nattokinase on people with PF. The treatment resulted in improved symptoms and quality of life in a majority of participants. Here is a link to the publication:…[Read more]

Hello Terry and Bill,  Measuring progress regularly is an important way to gauge how you are doing, especially if you are trying a new medication/supplement or a breathing technique etc. Here is a link to 2 simple ways to measure your progress including charting your oxygen saturation levels at various times daily and by using the 6 minute walk…[Read more]

Hello Marianne, it seems like your doctor is advocating for what you need, which is great. Are you able to share a recording of the presentation, if you have it? It would be great information to learn about and share.

Thank you so much and have a great weekend.

Warm regards,

Neha

Hello Marianne, here is a link to an article which talks about supplemental oxygen devices that you may find helpful before you have that conversation with your doctor: https://pulmonaryfibrosisnow.org/2019/04/05/supplemental-oxygen-tanks-vs-concentrators/ Using supplemental oxygen will definitely allow you to be more active and do more. Good luck…[Read more]

We hope to have some answers to how serrapeptase and nattokinase work and their effects in patients with IPF by the end of this year.

Thank you Charlene for your suggestion of putting the name of the enzyme in the search box. I am new to this forum, so that definitely helped me navigate.

Hi Charlene, there is a lot of historic and anecdotal evidence on the benefits of protease enzymes on fibrosis and lung health. We did conduct a research study on serrapeptase and nattokinase and have seen very encouraging results (currently preparing the manuscript for publication) based on which we have initiated another larger, longer-term…[Read more]

Hi, if anyone is open to trying natural supplements, my research has shown that Serrapeptase (an enzyme supplement) is beneficial in thinning mucous, making it easier to expel.