Guest guest Posted August 20, 2003 Report Share Posted August 20, 2003 Myelin is the insulating layer which, along with fatty acids*, surrounds nerve fibres. This protects nerves just like the insulation arround electrical cables. In B12 deficiency, toxic 15-17 coal atom fatty acids have a demyelinating effect on nerves, and electrical impulse transmission is disturbed. Large doses of B12 supplements may help to repair damage to the myelin given time, but once a nerve cell is destroyed it will not " grow back " . Essential fatty acids and antioxidants will also assist with protection and regeneration of myelin. *Myelin is made up of; cholesterol, polyunsaturated fats (PUFA), and phosphatidyl choline complex with lipid call sphingosine. (L. Mervyn) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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