Bleeding risk with Serrapeptase plus aspirin: personal query

Posted by casey613 in Safety & Side Effects - 3 points, 1 comments.

After my arthroscopic knee repair last year I started taking Serrapeptase 120,000 SPU daily on an empty stomach because I read it helped with post‑surgical inflammation and swelling, and I was on low‑dose aspirin for platelet inhibition. Amigos in the forum mentioned a potential bleeding risk but I never tested it seriously until I noticed that the incision site bled a bit longer after each dressing change and I developed a bruise that took more than a week to fade, which was unusual compared to previous surgeries. I also got a mild rash on my forearms after a few weeks of Serrapeptase, and sometimes a mild nausea if I took it with food.

My question is: how critical is the bleeding risk really when using Serrapeptase with aspirin or other antiplatelet agents? Should I check coagulation panels like PT/INR or aPTT before starting, and is there a safe duration for the combination? I’m curious girls, lads, and folks who’ve tried this combo, what did you observe, and did you monitor any bloodwork to stay safe?

Comments

• greg208: Not gonna lie it's a bit of a minefield. I’ve never mixed serrapeptase with aspirin, but I do know aspirin can tweak clotting a touch and serrapeptase might add to that effect. I’d comply with a quick PT/INR check before starting, and keep an eye on any bruising or unexpected bleeding. In my own case, I only had a mild rash and a little tummy upset – nothing dramatic. Have any of you noticed real bleeding changes? Did you do any blood work or just monitor the wound?

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