In a 24-week open-label Phase I/II clinical trial (Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00779194) in patients with active SLE, sirolimus treatment increased the proportion of circulating Foxp3+ Tregs, suppressed IL-17 and IL-4 secretion, and facilitated glucocorticoid tapering (mean prednisolone dose reduced from 23.7 mg to 7.2 mg daily) (236)
By the time it passes through the stomach and into the small intestine, much of the active compound has been neutralized
Immune Support Complex is a blend of vitamin D, Zinc, L-lysine, Quercetin, and organic Elderberry Extract to further increase antioxidant production
And, results may vary depending on timing and current symptom flare-ups
LaValle's rule of thumb is to choose the method of delivery that shows the most effectiveness clinically, or in studies