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Rhabdomyolysis

"Oxidative stress". How was that determined? It is only used in "alternative medicine".

This should not be used by pregnant women and those breastfeeding (fetal growth issues). It should not be used by young children (under 8; teeth and bone issues).

Please do not use this unless prescribed by a qualified physician!
6/6

If you have been prescribed 200mg/day as the poster claims, this is a high dose. This is not for anti-inflammatory properties, but against severe bacterial infections!

Importantly, this can result in side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and fungal infections.
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The molecular mechanism is complex. Doxycycline can capture calcium and zinc, thereby reducing the activity of enzymes using these cations. It may also reduce a key signalling pathway, resulting in cytokine and chemokine production.
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At sub-antimicrobial concentrations (~40mg/day), doxycycline can work as an anti-inflammatory. It can inhibit the production of several immune mediators, e.g. some cytokines and chemokines. This is particularly applied to skin problems, but also to others.

How?
3/6

thereby allowing your immune system to gain the upper hand and clear the bacteria (100mg/day). But it doesn´t leave our own protein-generating machinery entirely alone. Although at higher concentrations, it can reduce your cells from multiplying and performing their function.
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It is a complex I inhibitor. Therefore it inhibits cell metabolism, also reducing viral replication. But it is not specific, affecting all cells (also immune cells). Some maybe more sensitive than others.