From the Desk of Dr. Z: AgelessRx Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sajad Zalzala offers his insightful perspective on topics related to longevity. With a wealth of experience and a deep-seated passion for disease prevention and extending healthy lifespans, Dr. Z is dedicated to sharing his knowledge on the secrets to longevity. Today, he shares his review of a recent studies that portray Low Dose Naltrexone as both inexpensive and highly effective.
Here’s what we’ll cover in this blog post:
- How Low Dose naltrexone is an essential medicine
- How its price promotes accessibility
- How it can effectively improve longevity for millions
Since my first days of learning about Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) as a medical student, I have witnessed its benefits. Nearly 15 years later as a licensed physician, I have seen the safe, non-toxic, and inexpensive drug, LDN, help thousands. The more published research I come across, it’s clear that I am not alone.
What Do Studies Show About LDN?
This year, MedScape published an insightful article combining the experiences of various physicians reporting positive outcomes for patients using LDN. Specifically, the article cites two major sources reflecting similar successes my patients have reported. These sources are the BMJ Case Reports and a Norway documentary titled ‘Our Small Country.’
How Effective Is LDN?
BMJ Case Reports: These 2020 reports cite patient stories of LDN usage to relieve joint pain, fatigue, cognitive impairment, and post-exertional malaise in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). As stated in the article, “responses to LDN varied from a ‘life-changing’ full recovery of function to partial improvements in pain and sleep.”
Norway Documentary – Our Small Country: This television documentary cites LDN for relief from symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia. Per MedScape and anecdotal reports, “about 15,297 patients, or 0.3% of the country’s population, was prescribed LDN by physicians following the airing of the documentary. Over the next year, prescriptions dropped for high-cost drugs that doctors use in the treatment of rheumatoid and seropositive arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, epilepsy, psychotic conditions, and depression.”
Is LDN Inexpensive?
In addition to its many benefits, MedScape suggests LDN’s cost (averaging $25-$65/month) is inexpensive. It positions LDN as “a low-cost and safe alternative treatment for several chronic neurologic, rheumatologic, psychiatric, and gastrointestinal inflammatory conditions.”
This is among the same reason why Metformin is in the World Health Organization’s list of essential medicines. This list compiles medicines that are “essential” not just for their efficacy and safety, but also for their cost and accessibility. Soon, the WHO may recognize LDN on their list of essential medicines. In turn, this could lead to LDN being a regular part of the average health journey.
Until next time!
Dr. Z
Note: The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.