Superoxide dismutase

What Are The Uses Of Superoxide dismutase?

Superoxide dismutase is an enzyme that reduces the damage done to cells by superoxide and repairs them. It is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• Osteoarthritis (flexible tissue at the end of bones wears out)
• Rheumatoid arthritis (chronic inflammatory disorder of joints)
• Lung problems in newborn babies
• Interstitial cystitis (chronic, painful bladder condition)
• Ulcers in cornea of eye
• Gout (defective metabolism of uric acid)
• Cancer
• Pigment disorders
• Wrinkles (aging symptoms)

What Are The Side Effects Of Superoxide dismutase?

None.

What Are The Contraindications Of Superoxide dismutase?

None.