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Co Q10

January 26, 2015

Co Q10 is often supplemented by Lyme practitioners. Both body and brain levels are thought to be depleted in Lyme patients, especially those who have taken statin cholesterol-lowering drugs. There … LEARN MORE – —>

Coratina Olive Oil

February 3, 2024

Popular type of olive oil in the Lyme patient community due to the very high polyphenol component. Coratina olive trees are native to the Tuscany area of Italy and are … LEARN MORE – —>

CYP11A1

February 10, 2014

CYP11A1 is the key cytochrome P450 enzyme class that is responsible for converting cholesterol to pregnenolone, the hormone from which all steroid based hormones such as progesterone, the estrogens, testosterone, … LEARN MORE – —>

Cypress

December 27, 2014

Please see Cupressus sempervirens

Cytotoxic T-cell

April 22, 2014

Cytotoxic T-cell is a subset of lymphocytes (which are a subset of white blood cells) that kills foreign or abnormal cells by lysing, digesting or causing activation of pre-programmed cell … LEARN MORE – —>

Dandelion Root

January 22, 2015

Dandelion root is prized by many herbalists as a terrific herbal to nourish and strengthen the liver. References Alternative Medicine magazine, September 2005, p. 40

DAO

December 7, 2019

DAO is a gene that codes for an enzyme that breaks down histamine in the gut. Genetic variations in this gene can cause this function to be impaired and can … LEARN MORE – —>

Diabetes Glucose Levels

January 13, 2015

Most experts consider a fasting glucose greater than 125 mg/dL to indicate diabetes. Generally, this test is repeated to confirm the diagnosis. The patient is asked to fast for 8 … LEARN MORE – —>

Distinct Meridian – Kidney/Bladder

January 17, 2016

Bladder 10, Kidney 10, Bladder 40

Ear Infections

January 26, 2015

Chronic ear infectiions are reported by a subset of Lyme patients, particularly children. One strategy used by some clinicians to reduce incidence is to avoid dairy products from cows, which … LEARN MORE – —>