TopicsHormones and women's health
Low-dose naltrexone
For auto activated innate immunity (ai2) and chronic inflammatory states
Most of the experts we follow recommend it.
Low-dose naltrexone may help regulate immune responses in chronic inflammation with professional guidance.
Who is behind it
Voices including a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator and a former research biochemist.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“Low dose naltrexone is something interesting to explore... it helps to balance and regulate the immune system and it reduces central nervous system inflammation.”
a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator
LDN can help reset the immune system in cases of auto activated innate immunity causing chronic inflammation.
With care
Some of the minds attach conditions. These are worth reading before you begin.
Low-dose naltrexone appears very safe for extended use and modulates the immune response, making it a favorable option especially for difficult autoimmune conditions like ankylosing spondylitis.
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