Revolutionizing Brain Health: Omega-3 Fatty Acid Lipids Show Promise for Enhanced Myelination and Neurological Disease Treatment"

The Just MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Show

In this episode:

• We dive deep into some groundbreaking new research from the Duke-NUS Medical School and the National University of Singapore that could potentially revolutionize how we understand the development and aging of the brain.
• We introduce you to a 'superhero' protein called Mfsd2a and its role as a transporter of a lipid containing an omega-3 fatty acid, known as lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC), which is vital for the process of myelination.
• We explore the implications of this research for those living with MS and other neurological disorders. The potential therapeutic benefits of LPC omega-3 lipids could help maintain or even improve myelination in the aging brain.
• We discuss the future of this research as the team now aims to conduct further preclinical studies to see if dietary LPC omega-3 can help re-myelinate damaged axons in the brain.

Referenced Article:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/05/230505101659.htm
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/05/230505101659.htm

The Just MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Show, w host Justin Loizos, is a podcast that connects, educates and tries to uplift others living with multiple sclerosis. It provides real-life stories, interviews, and information about DMTs (disease modification therapies) and updates on research developments.
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