PK Protocol for Lyme Disease

Phosphatidylcholine is triple strength lecithin, helpful with nervous system support. Typically, phosphatidylcholine is delivered via IV.

Phosphatidylcholine plays a role in reducing liver toxicity by nourishing the cell membrane and fortifying it against toxic buildup and infection. It can be helpful when treating individuals with brain related issues because the body uses phosphatidylcholine to make a brain chemical called acetylcholine.  Specifically, it can help with brain related mood disorders, forgetfulness, and movement disorders. This can be very beneficial for individuals with neurological Lyme disease and Bartonella. There are benefits for other conditions such as gallbladder disease and high cholesterol. 

“Every cell in your body is encapsulated by a membrane composed of a double layer of phospholipids and the most abundant phospholipid is Phosphatidylcholine (PC). Phosphatidylcholine is the pivotal phospholipid that is prevalent in healthy young cell membranes and as we get older and/or ill this phospholipid gets replaced with less beneficial phospholipids and this lipid layer can trap and store many toxins. These toxins can impact cell membrane and mitochondrial function (cells energy production) as well as cellular communication. Phosphatidylcholine gets incorporated into the cell membrane and improves its integrity and serves to improve the transport of nutrients and export toxins across the cell membrane.” (Health Associates Medical Group)

This treatment repairs mitochondrial damage. Improvements are typically reflected neurologically and in energy levels. 

Pros:

  • They are optimistic that this may be very helpful in treating Neurological Lyme damage.


Cons:

  • It is not accessible to everyone and still a very new therapy.

  • Like most Lyme treatments, it is not FDA approved.

  • Some Doctors order it from outside the country. The downfall to this is it may not be available all the time, forcing patients to temporarily stop the treatment while they wait for more supply. This can cause a significant relapse during the time off of the treatment.

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