Enzyme Potentiated Desensitisation
What is EPD?Enzyme Potentiated Desensitization (EPD) is a method of allergy treatment, or immunotherapy, using extremely small doses of allergens to desensitize people from their allergies. It has been seen to be effective for inhalant, food, and chemical sensitivities, along with acting on other significant health problems. EPD is administered by a very small injection intradermally (into the top layer of the skin, usually on the forearm) every few weeks. The injection contains an enzyme, beta glucuronidase, and minute doses of mixed allergens. |
The enzyme is used at levels already present in the body and the allergens are used in quantities much less than in conventional desensitizing treatments (allergy shots) which are no longer allowed in the UK except in hospital conditions. The treatment is safer than conventional desensitizing treatments due to the low dose of the agents. No part of the EPD treatment is derived from humans so there is minimal risk of transmitting other diseases. EPD was developed at St Mary’s Hospital in the 1960s, and ever since by Dr Leonard McEwen, who has made it his life’s work. EPD treats reactions to a number of different allergens without the need for a tailor-made formula for each one. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||