I have a scientific background with a Ph.D. in chemistry, and for the past five years, I’ve been at the helm of a company dedicated to the research and development of innovative medical treatments to combat various diseases. Our first project was about developing a cancer drug. This endeavor revolved around a dietary supplement sourced from Europe, drawing inspiration from the anecdotal experiences of folks who’d battled cancer and other illnesses. It was showing tremendous promise, with our lab and animal studies confirming some of the hopeful outcomes.

We even managed to isolate an active ingredient—a distinct molecule. This was quite an achievement, considering it came from a mind-bogglingly complex mixture. What’s more, this ingredient wasn’t just anti-cancer; it affects the immune system, particularly the Natural Killer (NK) cells.

Here’s the kicker: this ingredient went beyond merely having an anti-cancer effect. It ramped up the NK cells, turning them into superheroes ready to take down anything flagged as a threat, whether it’s cancer cells or some other interloping troublemaker.

But there was a twist. We discovered that as these NK cells powered up, they might throw a wrench into the other immune system’s workings, like the T-cells. That is exciting and we thought about potential applications in treating autoimmune conditions.

Now, here’s where life got interesting—right as I received my own diagnosis of MS, an autoimmune disease. It occurred to me that I might just be able to use this discovery to my advantage and improve my situation. I began to explore the idea of using this ingredient in a dietary supplement to dial down the autoimmune response causing my MS while also mitigating the risk of other infections.

Of course, I was wary, knowing that I might be more susceptible to infections due to the immunosuppressive effects of the treatment I’d just started—Kesimpta, a monoclonal antibody depleting B-cells, notorious for upping the odds of respiratory infections and reactivating dormant viruses hanging out in my body.

It is exciting to have a chance to turn my experience with research and development into innovative treatments to help myself! I am planning to post more details on my progress with my health condition as well as the dietary supplement I have been researching.