Lumbrokinase for Lyme?

While you may not relish the idea of consuming earthworms, a particular group of enzymes called lumbrokinase sourced from worms is believed to be useful in the treatment of Lyme disease.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Lumbrokinase, an enzyme sourced from earthworms, while best known for its role in helping combat blood clots, has also garnered praise for its usefulness in breaking down the biofilms associated with Lyme disease

• At least 300,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with Lyme disease, a bacterial infection spread by ticks as small as a poppy…