The Science Behind Ivermectin: Evidence-Based, Idaho-Made, Prescription-Free

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How Ivermectin Works for Humans

Ivermectin is an anthelmintic drug, meaning it works to kill or expel parasitic worms from the body. Its primary mechanism of action involves interfering with the nervous and muscular systems of these parasites.

Ivermectin binds selectively and with high affinity to glutamate-gated chloride ion channels that are present in the nerve and muscle cells of parasitic worms

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Increases Chloride Permeability: This binding causes these channels to open and significantly increases the permeability of the parasite's cell membranes to chloride ions.

Hyperpolarization: The influx of chloride ions leads to a state called hyperpolarization of the parasite's nerve or muscle cells. This means the cell's electrical potential becomes more negative than its resting state.

Paralysis and Death: This hyperpolarization inhibits neural transmission, effectively paralyzing the parasite. The paralysis prevents the parasite from feeding, moving, or reproducing, ultimately leading to its death.

Diagram explaining how ivermectin works for humans, targeting chloride channels and causing paralysis and death of parasites.

Selective Toxicity: Ivermectin has selective toxicity for parasites over humans (and other mammals) primarily for two reasons:

Mammals either do not possess these specific glutamate-gated chloride channels or have them in locations (like the central nervous system) where ivermectin does not reach therapeutic concentrations due to the blood-brain barrier.

While ivermectin can interact with other ion channels (like GABA receptors) in mammals at higher concentrations, the blood-brain barrier largely protects the human central nervous system from these effects at therapeutic doses.

That is a lot of science, so simply put:
Ivermectin paralyzes and kills susceptible parasites by disrupting their nerve and muscle function, while generally sparing humans due to differences in receptor presence and the protective blood-brain barrier.

What about Fenbendazole?

Fenbendazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic (anti-parasitic) medication primarily used to treat various parasitic worms. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzimidazoles.

Its primary mechanism of action against parasites involves disrupting their microtubule formation and function. Here's a more detailed breakdown:

  • Binding to Beta-Tubulin: Fenbendazole works by selectively binding to beta-tubulin within the cells of parasites. Tubulin is a crucial protein that forms microtubules, which are essential components of a cell's cytoskeleton.
  • Inhibiting Microtubule Formation: By binding to beta-tubulin, fenbendazole prevents the parasites from properly forming and assembling their microtubules.

Its primary mechanism of action against parasites involves disrupting their microtubule formation and function. Here's a more detailed breakdown:

  • Impaired Cell Division

    Microtubules are vital for cell division (mitosis). Without properly formed microtubules, parasitic cells cannot divide effectively, hindering their growth and reproduction.

  • Inhibition of Nutrient Uptake

    Microtubules are also involved in the transport of nutrients within the parasite's cells. Their disruption prevents the parasite from absorbing essential nutrients, effectively starving it.

  • Loss of Mobility and Secretion

    Microtubules are important for the motility and secretory processes of cells. Their disruption can paralyze the parasite and hinder its ability to secrete waste products.

Energy Depletion and Parasite Death: The overall disruption of these vital cellular functions inhibits the parasite's ability to produce energy, leading to its paralysis and eventual death.

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Cancer Fighter?

While primarily known for its antiparasitic effects, there has been research into fenbendazole's potential as an anticancer drug due to its ability to disrupt microtubules, similar to some chemotherapy agents. However, this is an area of ongoing research, and it is not currently approved for human cancer treatment. You can read more about the case study here.

Ivermectin and Fenbendazole have been a focus of ongoing scientific research for their broad-spectrum activity.

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