https://www.treatlyme.net/guide/cytokines
Updated: 6/27/23
By Dr. Marty Ross
About Cytokines in Lyme Disease and Related Conditions
Lowering inflammatory cytokines made by the immune system is essential for Lyme disease and related conditions recovery. In this article and video, I discuss why this is so and lay out a nutritional support plan using supplements to lower cytokines.
Cytokines are proteins made by various types of white blood cells to turn on the immune system to attack invaders like:
- bacteria (for example, Lyme germs and the co-infections),
- intestinal yeast,
- parasites,
- viruses,
- Lyme and mold toxins,
- environmental toxins, and
- heavy metals toxins, like lead and mercury.
In the right amount, cytokines promote healing. In excess, they cause all of the major Lyme disease symptoms and dysregulate the immune system. The problem in chronic Lyme and associated diseases is that they are usually made in excess. Fortunately, there are some great steps you can take to lower cytokines. (See top link for article and video)
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Madison Area Lyme Support Group 