After the innocuous eggs are ingested in a sports drink, they hatch into larvae. When they reach the large intestine, the larvae interact with the immune system and are then killed. This interaction may have a positive impact on immune responses. Dr. Fleming’s team is using MRI and other testing protocols over ten months of treatment to determine whether participants show any signs of benefit.
Friday, May 20, 2005
Worm eggs: possible MS treatment?
My neurologist is conducting research to determine whether ingesting pig whipworm eggs can reduce the brain lesions that are evidence of MS demyelination. Don't laugh; it apparently works for inflammatory bowel disease.
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