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Steroids that reduce inflammation and suppress malignant growths.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Steroids such as prednisolone can reduce inflammation in the lungs but have severe side-effects such as diabetes and osteoporosis.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2024

Steroids suppress the immune system, leaving patients vulnerable to infection.

From Science Magazine • May 15, 2024

Steroids, low-dose naltrexone, melatonin, lecithin, goldenseal, sceletium and a whole world of anti-inflammatory botanical ferments like kefir.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2023

Steroids are anti-inflammatory medications used for asthma and arthritis but come with side effects such as weight gain, sleeping difficulties and sometimes anxiety or depression.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2022