To: FairOpinion
works as a "gating" mechanismI wonder if this has any possible implications for MS patients?
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05/01/2003 9:37:37 PM PDT by
paul51
To: paul51
"I wonder if this has any possible implications for MS patients?"
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I don't know, but I don't think so. As I understand in MS the myelin covering the neurons is lost, and that's why they don't act normal.
However, I read some research, as in genuine medical papers, that B-12 especially and some other B vitamins in addition, help myelin formation, i.e. regeneration. B-12 is best when injected and as I understand it's pretty harmless, you can't overdose on it. They also have sublingual B-12.
It's another one of those things, that I consider, "it most likely won't hurt, but may help category" so why not try it.
I think some amino acids help as building blocks, especially if someone is not eating enough protein.
To: paul51
After my reply saying that it probable doesn't work, I had second thoughts and put GABA and "multiple sclerosis" into Google, and looks like some articles say it may help.
Considering how devastating MS can be, it may be worth doing research and trying it.
But check out the B-12, because that actually helps heals the lesions.
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