MS research on Zocor (statin) to suppress the immune system |
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(Note: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is considered an autoimmune disorder
so shutting off the immune system is considered an advantage in MS -
which Zocor apparently does well)
(Zocor®) appeared to reduce the number and volume of. “gadolinium enhancing” MRI lesions. •Previous studies have shown statin drugs may be beneficial in (treating MS) [PDF]January 25, 2009leagues reported that Zocor simvastatin significantly delayed time ... Additionally, Zocor significantly reduced bacterial burden in the lungs and blood of ... [PDF]MSConnectionLocal Content: Greater New England Chapter ins (e.g., Zocor, Lipitor), show effect on the immune system and inflammation; and the pregnancy hormone. Estriol seems to reduce lesion activity. [PDF]MSConnectionLocal Content: Greater New England Chapter study found that Zocor safely reduced the number of new MRI-detected lesions in individuals with relapsing-remitting MS, and suggested a positive shift away ... [PDF]Winter Teleconference Series UpdateLocal Content: Greater New England Chapter Cholesterol lowering pill Zocor® safely reduced the number of new brain lesions in 30 people with relapsing-remitting MS. (Note MS is considered an autoimmune disorder so shutting off the immune system is considered an advantage in MS - which Zocor apparently does well) |