Lumbrokinase

High-potency (880,000 IU/serving), delayed-release lumbrokinase to support circulatory health and promote balanced coagulation and fibrinolysis*

Mechanisms of Action

  • Supports healthy fibrin metabolism through natural enzymatic pathways*
  • Helps maintain healthy circulatory function by promoting normal fibrin breakdown*
  • Encourages the body’s natural fibrinolytic processes*
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Lumbrokinase

Product information

Supplement Facts / Dosing

Supplement Facts / Dosing

Ingredients

    • Lumbrokinase (880,000 IU) | 22 mg

Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (delayed release capsule). 

GMO-free

Manufactured without milk, eggs, fish, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, sesame, soy, corn, and gluten. Produced in a facility that may process other ingredients containing these allergens. 

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules, 1 or 2 times daily, away from food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Caution: Consult your physician before taking this supplement if you are pregnant or nursing, at a high risk for bleeding, or are taking any anticoagulant or blood thinning medications. Product should not be taken for 1 week prior or 2 weeks following surgery.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long before surgery should patient stop taking Lumbrokinase?
    The conservative approach is to stop Lumbrokinase 1 week prior to surgery. The patient may resume taking Lumbrokinase 15 days after surgery if no complication or earlier if the physician deems appropriate.
  • Can Lumbrokinase be safely taken if the patient is on blood thinning agents?
    Lumbrokinase has been safely used together with blood thinning agents in various clinical studies, however, patients should always consult their physicians before taking Lumbrokinase while on any prescriptions.
  • Can the content of the capsules be emptied out and taken without the capsules?
    The capsules are enteric coated capsules. They are designed to resist stomach acid and dissolve in the small intestines, because lumbrokinase may be inactivated by stomach acid, it is highly recommended that the patients take Lumbrokinase in its original capsulated format whenever possible.
  • Can Lumbrokinase be safely taken with aspirin?
    Lumbrokinase has been shown to be safe when taken with aspirin in some clinical studies.  However, patients should consult with their physicians before taking Lumbrokinase with aspirin or other NSAIDs.
  • Can Lumbrokinase be used on pregnant women?
    Pregnant patients should not take Lumbrokinase unless it is done under a physician’s approval and supervision.
  • What are the contra-indications for taking Lumbrokinase?
    Contra-indications for Lumbrokinase are: allergy to lumbrokinase or earthworm; recent surgery; pre-surgery; lumbar puncture or arterial puncture; trauma; high risk aneurysm; active internal bleeding or GI ulceration; any other bleeding disorders/tendencies. People who are taking any anti-coagulants (e.g. heparin, coumadin) or anti-platelet drugs (e.g. Plavix or Ticlid) should consult their physicians before taking Lumbrokinase.
  • Does Lumbrokinase have any side effects?
    The earthworm has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for a few thousand years, and is considered to be one of the safest medicines in the traditional pharmacopoeias. No major side effects are known with Lumbrokinase.
  • Can Lumbrokinase be taken with other enzyme products?
    There is a theoretical possibility that Lumbrokinase may be cleaved and rendered ineffective by other proteolytic enzymes, so we currently do not recommend dosing Lumbrokinase with another proteolytic enzyme product. If you do have to take other such enzyme products while on Lumbrokinase, try to space more time between the dosing of the two enzyme products (i.e. at least 2 hours).
  • What is the suggested protocol for taking Lumbrokinase?
    Lumbrokinase is best taken under a physician’s guidance in accordance to the patient’s individual needs. For most situations, 1 capsule one to three times daily on empty stomach should be sufficient. Higher doses of 2 capsules 3 times daily may be utilized if deemed necessary by a physician.
  • Does lumbrokinase interfere with Vitamin K?
    Lumbrokinase is not an anti-coagulant and does not interfere with the clotting cascade (like warfarin or heparin), thus is it compatible with Vitamin K.
  • Is the product GMO-free?
    Yes, this product is GMO-free.