I'm been dealing with MS over 15 years. In December 2012 I was having new issues with my vision and walking. However no brain activity of new lesions. Only MS acting up. They prescribed Ampyra to improve my walking and steroid for my vision issue. I was improving but in March 25 2013 I started taking protandim, in two days I discontinued the amantadine medication for the fatigue caused by the Ampyra. April 10, I stopped the Ampyra and the medication for high blood pressure " nadolol". Since that day,my blood pressure is normal and I'm stronger than ever. My pain is 50% less. My neurologist is surprised with my improvements. She will follow up next month to see how Protandim is working on me. 100% natural. Love it!!!

My first post here on NeuroTalk so I just learned I can't post the link but I'll guide you to it below. Maybe this will help some understand more about this product and its science. I have been studying Oxidative Stress for 5 years since ERW greatly helped my daughters seizures, Autism, Speech etc. ERW in some med reports was likened to "having SOD like properties", SOD presumably the most potent of Endogenous Antioxidants. I then looked into Protandim an NRF2 activating, herbal supplement for my daughter as well.

NRF2 Activation is a cutting edge new field many bio pharma's are now into. Oxidative Stress is a major contributing factor in many neuro-degenerative diseases, Parkinsons, ALS Autism and Epilepsy to name a few.

In regard to MS I have no experience other than knowing that ROS / Oxidative Stress is out of control. I have heard some say they don't realize how much it helps them... until they stop it.

Protandim proved to be more effective in MS outbreak controls than 3 major big Pharma drugs in a study that appears to have been funded by one of the 3 drug companies. . *edit*

I can say it helped my daughter's cognitive issues and really helped my arthritis. I hope this info helps. Pat D

The following is a list of Protandim ingredients:
Proprietary Blend 675 mg:

•Milk thistle extract (Silybum marianum) (seed)[225 mg]
•Bacopa extract (Bacopa monnieri) (aerial part)[150 mg]
•Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) (root)[150 mg]
•Green tea extract (Camellia sinensis) (leaf)[75 mg]
•Turmeric extract (Curcuma longa) (rhizome)[75 mg]

I believe All these help increase SOD levels.

jackD

p.s. These quantities of the supplements seem a little weak!!! Cheat and get more of most from other sources!!

bettycas, could you give us an update on your current use and experience with Protandim? You started to take it back in 2013. I would value this information so much

Hey Pat, what was the progress of your daughter using Protandim? Did she continue using it? What is the experience up to date? I really would like to know how this works for other. Thank you so much

and here is my story:
Today I am grateful for my health. Strange I know, considering that I have progressive Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalgia. I have suffered with MS for several years now, with symptoms ranging from memory loss, inability to walk or talk, significant vision loss, bladder issues, skin issues, numbness of limbs, sleep trouble, all super fun stuff.
Nearly 4 weeks ago I was introduced to an all natural supplement that contains a blend of just 5 herbs, backed by 6 patents, and 16 peer reviews studies with an FDA approved statement " clinically proven to reduce your oxidative stress/inflammation by an average of 40% in 30 days"
I have been taking just 1 pill a day every day for the last 3 1/2 weeks as opposed to the 20 plus pills that a medical doctor prescribed to me and the 20 plus vitamins and supplements I was also taking.
Today I am happy to report that not only have I given up all other medications, including sleeping pills and ibuprofen, I am thinking clearly, speaking clearing (without forgetting my words), My vision (especially my peripheral vision which was completely gone) is returning, my mood has lifted (no longer feeling hopeless), and I have no pain (including the debilitating headaches I was suffering with).
There are no words to explain the joy I feel or how hopeful I have become. Hearing that you will not be able to see your children grow, that will not be able to do the things you love to do anymore, that you will need to leave the work force and that you will have to be taken care of 24 hours a day is a huge blow to a 36 year old mother of 3 special needs children. This one little pill has changed my life and the lives of my family and I simply couldn't be more thankful or grateful.