Micronutrients and the Brain.

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

The normal functioning of our brains depend on certain micronutrients* and they should be obtained from the diet. For example, various B vitamins determine how well the nervous system functions. Vitamins B-6 and B-12 are needed for neurotransmitter production. As well, B-12 can delay the signs of dementia in the elderly and also prevent some […]

View Post

Conditions: Alzheimer's disease, Cognitive impairment, Cretinism, Dementia, Elderly, Hypothyroidism, Pregnancy

Supplements: Alpha-tocopherol, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Micronutrients, Minerals, Vitamin B, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamins

Foods: Blackberry

Miscellaneous: Brain, Central nervous system, Diet, Myelin, Neurotransmitters

Omega-3 and Brain Injury.

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

Dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acid from fish oil may prevent physical deficits resulting from traumatic brain injury (TBI). This was the result of a study on mice, some of which were given omega-3 before the brain trauma. Omega-3 is known to be beneficial in other neurologic disorders and has a very good safety rating […]

View Post

Conditions: Cognitive impairment, Inflammation, Multiple sclerosis, Traumatic brain injury

Supplements: Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA), Fish oil, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Omega-6 fatty (linoleic) acid

Miscellaneous: Central nervous system, Gray matter, Myelin, Oligodendrocytes, Peripheral nervous system, White matter

Myelin and EMFs.

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

Myelin is a fatty electrical insulation in the brain and peripheral nerves which is produced rapidly in the first year of life. However, diminishes during life into old age. The nervous system depends on myelin for normal function. Low-intensity radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs) are increasingly encountered in our modern electronic lifestyles. There is research evidence […]

View Post

Conditions: Elderly, Electromagnetic hypersensitivity, Fetus, Multiple sclerosis, Youth

Miscellaneous: Electromagnetic fields (EMF), Myelin, RF-EMFs

Phosphatidylserine and the Human Brain.

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Dr. Gary Pack

Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a complex fatty chemical believed to be important in the functioning of the human brain. This study was a review of the medical literature done on the subject. In all, 127 articles were reviewed regarding PS, cognitive activity, cognitive aging, and retention of normal cognition. PS is necessary for normal nerves and […]

View Post

Conditions: Aging, Cognitive impairment, Memory deficit

Supplements: Phosphatidylserine (PS)

Miscellaneous: Blood-brain barrier, Brain, Electricity, Memory, Myelin, Nerve, White matter

Pregnancy, Prolactin and White Matter Regeneration.

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Dr. Gary Pack

There is a search for chemicals, oral or injectable, which will cross the blood-brain barrier to the brain to support brain repair. The authors have reported the benefits of prolactin (PRL) and luteinizing hormone on the development of new neurons (neurogenesis.) The present report is on the benefit of PRL in pregnancy on neurogenesis and […]

View Post

Nutritional Aspects of Brain Development.

Posted on May 3, 2007 by Dr. Gary Pack

The physical development of a baby’s brain is altered by the mother’s dietary intake before delivery and during breastfeeding. Carbohydrate and lipid intake are important to brain development, cell membrane and myelin production of nerves in mammals. Early malnutrition, both fetal and postnatal, can impair the brain and vision. Carbohydrates provide a rapid energy supply […]

View Post

Conditions: Breastfeeding, Delivery, DHA deficiency, Fetus, Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Neonate, Stress

Supplements: Docosahexanoic acid (DHA)

Foods: Sucrose

Miscellaneous: Brain, Carbohydrate, Cocaine, Dopamine, Heroin, Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, Lipids, Myelin, Serotonin

Iron, Folate and Vit. B-12 in Multiple Sclerosis.

Posted on October 5, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Some patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) test low for iron and benefit from iron supplementation. The present study was done on MS patients to monitor their iron, ferritin, folate and homocysteine levels and to determine if replacement of certain deficiencies altered the course of the MS. MS is considered to be an autoimmune disease in […]

View Post

Multiple Sclerosis, an Autoimmune Inflammatory Disease.

Posted on February 27, 2006 by Dr. Gary Pack

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is considered to be an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the myelin layer around the neurons. Abnormal cells from the thymus produce chemicals that destroy the myelin in MS. Geographic studies of MS implicate a role for vitamin D abnormalities and for dietary pattern influence on the disease. Dietary […]

View Post

Conditions: Autoimmune disease, Inflammation, Malabsorption, Multiple sclerosis, Respiratory infections, Sinusitis, Viral infection

Supplements: Adaptogens, Digestive enzymes, Histamine, Multivitamins, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid, Probiotics, Thiol antioxidants

Foods: Fish

Miscellaneous: Acid-base balance, Hyperbaric oxygen, Myelin, Neurons, Prolactin

Library: Viewing all articles on "Myelin"