SOD and Fibrosis If you have read my other article on muscle adhesions, you will know that I’ve struggled with pain in my legs over the past few years. I found a lot of relief from the pain through myofascial techniques described in that article. But there is more good news. I have recently learned how the antioxidant SOD can actually reverse fibrosis! That’s the kind of news I like to hear. What is fibrosis? Quite simply, fibrosis is when your body deposits too much connective tissue either in your muscles or around your organs. To quote Wikipedia; You have likely heard of cystic fibrosis which is a disease of the lungs. It’s similar to having a very bad case of bronchitis that never goes away. But this excess connective tissue does not only appear in the lungs. Excess connective tissue can turn up almost anywhere in your body and it will cause problems. It's especially common after surgery where the healing process goes a little overboard. Many women suffer from fibroid tumors in their uterus which can be painful and cause numerous problems. Also, radiation treatments for cancer can also cause a buildup of fibrous tissue - especially after treatments for breast cancer. My specific issue with fibrosis is in my leg muscles. In my younger years I did a lot of weigh lifting and strength training. From my research, it appears that this may have led to my current condition. The excess connective tissue is not concentrated in tumors in my legs. In fact, there are no lumps at all. Rather, the excess connective tissue is spread throughout the entire muscle – especially in my calves. This type of fibrosis is described as muscle adhesions. The Latest Good News As I discussed in my previous article, I’ve been able to reduce the painful symptoms of my muscle adhesions. The only problem is that the massage techniques only help for a day or two. Then more massage is required to treat the problem. While the pain relief is great news, I wish I had a more permanent cure. Well, guess what? From some recent research, I’ve learned that the antioxidant SOD can actually reverse fibrosis! Here is another quote from Wikipedia; If you want to read the abstract of the actual study, you can find it here. (Watch out – lots of biochemistry jargon) How Much Can It Help? While I don’t know how much help SOD will offer for sufferers of a serious condition like cystic fibrosis, I have hope that it can help a much less serious condition like mine. I wish that I had a personal testimony of how effective SOD is on my muscle adhesions. The truth is that this is such a recent discovery, I have not yet received my SOD. And, once I get it, I don’t expect it to be an overnight cure. But, I do promise you this – I will report back in a few months and give you the results. For now, you may want to try SOD if you have on-going trouble with any type of fibrosis. After all, SOD is a fabulous antioxidant and it only costs a few dollars per month. I see absolutely no downside. ================================================= 8/06/10 Update - I received my SOD today and my personal trial will begin right away. Check back in a month or two for another update. Related Articles Relief From Muscle Adhesions Adhesions are essentially scar tissue that naturally develops in your body after any type of trauma. They can also be responsible for a wide range of issues from pelvic pain to infertility. Serrapeptase for Heart Health Heart disease is the #1 killer. Learn a simple way to improve your heart health while improving your overall health too. Self-Care for Back Pain When it comes to back pain, your first thoughts may be to take over the counter pain medication and rest whenever possible. Two bad options. Six Tricks to Double Your Calorie Burn A plateau is a lovely thing when you get to it after hiking all day. It's not, when describing your fitness efforts! |
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| Fibrosis is the formation or development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or tissue. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibrosis |
| SOD is used in cosmetic products to reduce free radical damage to skin, for example to reduce fibrosis following radiation for breast cancer.... Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is known to reverse fibrosis, perhaps through reversion of myofibroblasts back to fibroblasts. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superoxide_dismutase |
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