LDN: A New Perspective on Autoimmune Diseases in Functional Medicine

n functional medicine, knowledge is power. I want my patients to be well informed so they can make conscious decisions. LDN has gained attention for its ability to regulate the immune system, helping to control autoimmune diseases.

Objectives of LDN Therapy:

LDN is used to reduce inflammation and improve symptoms of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, arthritis, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

Common symptoms include fatigue, joint pain, cognitive changes, and gastrointestinal disturbances.

Recommended Educational Resources:

To help you feel more in control of your journey, I’m sharing here some articles and videos authored by respected colleagues in Functional Medicine. Here are some resources to deepen your understanding of the topic.

"Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) as a Treatment for Autoimmune Disease"

by Chris Kresser, M.S.

🔗 https://chriskresser.com/low-dose-naltrexone-ldn-as-a-treatment-for-autoimmune-disease/

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8sWzoLtop4

Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s | by Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP

🔗 https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/low-dose-naltrexone-and-hashimotos/

Low-Dose Naltrexone for Autoimmunity? | by Dr. Amy Myers

🔗 https://www.amymyersmd.com/blogs/articles/low-dose-naltrexone

How Low Dose Naltrexone Helps Treat Autoimmunity

🔗https://barrcenter.com/how-low-dose-naltrexone-works-in-autoimmunity/

The use of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) as a novel anti-inflammatory treatment for chronic pain

🔗 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3962576/