Is Wobenzym® a pain reliever?
Pain reduction has been well documented in various conditions, including rheumatic joint disease. These analgesic effects are based on the inhibition of inflammation as well as the direct influence on the nociceptors – the nerve cell endings that initiate the sensation of pain. This ability to address both the source of the pain – swelling and inflammation – and to actually relieve the pain by decreasing the noxious stimuli to pain receptors – so that the pain signal is diminished, makes Wobenzym® a very good choice for pain management, especially when it comes to joint pain. How does this apply to joint pain, which is one of the most common causes of pain? There are different reasons for joint pain – different types of arthritis. Wobenzym® has been shown to be effective in treating all forms of arthritis. A point to remember is the word “arthritis” literally means “joint inflammation”. Yes, pain is often involved, and we could use the term “arthralgia” which means “joint pain”, but th