Are Parasites a New Treatment for MS? Multiple Sclerosis Journal Reveals

Imagine swallowing thousands of parasite eggs blended with liquid, knowing they will hatch and grow in your intestines. You might consider downing the unpleasant elixir if it helped control the symptoms of MS. MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. Nerve damage is caused by an inflammatory reaction switched on by the body’s own immune system. MS affects women more than men, and is commonly diagnosed in early adulthood, but can occur at any time. The cause or trigger for the immune response is unknown.

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