Biochemistry

CD 57

February 12, 2015

CD 57 is a specific protein marker on white blood cells that is used as a clinical guide by some practitioners to assess disease status. There are many different CDs … LEARN MORE – —>

Endothelin-1

December 31, 2014

Endothelin-1 is a molecule found in the body that makes blood vessels constrict. Levels are found to be elevated in people that live in cities with heavy air pollution. References … LEARN MORE – —>

Ice Cream

December 7, 2019

Some clinicians recommend consuming small, regular amounts of ice cream as a source of glycine for those who cannot tolerate taking this substance in supplement form.

Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1)

July 3, 2014

Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta)  is a proinflammatory  cytokine. In other words, an increase in the body of this molecule causes an increase in inflammation. Any process or reaction or medication … LEARN MORE – —>

Interleukin-10 (IL-10)

August 5, 2014

IL-10 is a beneficial protein that lowers the level of inflammation in the body that can occur in cancer, Lyme disease, and many other conditions. Herbs that increase IL-10 Chinese … LEARN MORE – —>

Interleukin-17 (IL-17)

August 4, 2014

Interleukin 17 is a pro-inflammatory mediator. It is increased in diseases such as some cancers and autoimmune diseases and Lyme disease. Herbs that lower IL-17 Chinese skullcap (Scutelleria baicalensis) References … LEARN MORE – —>

Interleukin-3 (IL-3)

August 4, 2014

Interleukin 3 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that is increased in Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections and some cancers. Herbs and components that lower IL-3 are Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis.) References … LEARN MORE – —>

Interleukin-6 (IL-6)

July 4, 2014

Interleukin-6 is a proinflammatory cytokine that is increased in Lyme disease and other conditions such as autoimmune diseases and cancer. It has been shown in animal experiments to be inhibited … LEARN MORE – —>

Interleukin-8 (IL-8)

July 4, 2014

Interleukin-8 is a proinflammatory cytokine. It is increased in diseases such as some cancers and Lyme disease, among others. It has been shown in animal experiments to be inhibited by … LEARN MORE – —>

Iron and the Lyme Spirochete

February 14, 2015

The Borrelia (Lyme disease) spirochete is unique among known bacterial pathogens because it does not require  iron (Fe2+) from mammals in its biochemical pathways. The spirochete uses the NapA receptor … LEARN MORE – —>