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Brain Protection: Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Lyme, MS, ALS, Autism and Depression
In the case of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, MS, ALS, autism, Alzheimer's, lupus and Lyme disease, inflammatory proteins called cytokines enter the brain. They do this through weakened areas of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). In the brain, they cause “brain fog,” sleep disturbances, and increased pain, depression, and anxiety. Certain cytokines can deplete the brain of tryptophan, which is necessary for the production of serotonin. Low serotonin levels can lead to unrefreshing sleep, depression, increased stress, increased appetite, increased pain perception due to an increase in substance P and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). The decrease in serotonin and increase in substance P can lead to low growth hormone (HGH) production, which...
Brain Protection: Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Lyme, MS, ALS, Autism and Depression
In the case of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, MS, ALS, autism, Alzheimer's, lupus and Lyme disease, inflammatory proteins called cytokines enter the brain. They do this through weakened areas of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). In the brain, they cause “brain fog,” sleep disturbances, and increased pain, depression, and anxiety. Certain cytokines can deplete the brain of tryptophan, which is necessary for the production of serotonin.
Low serotonin levels can lead to unrefreshing sleep, depression, increased stress, increased appetite, increased pain perception due to an increase in substance P and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). The decrease in serotonin and increase in substance P can lead to low growth hormone (HGH) production, which is characteristic of fibromyalgia.
This tryptophan deficiency is particularly harmful in patients with depression, anxiety, chronic Lyme disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia who already struggle with low serotonin levels.
It is important to strengthen the blood-brain barrier (BBB) against cytokine invasion. Cytokines only cross the BBB in an area where they are weakened. Low levels of vitamin B, a lack of certain essential fatty acids, and a viral infection such as a cold or flu can weaken the blood-brain barrier. A study published in June 2002 in the journal Differentiation reported new findings that radiation from cell phones can also weaken the BBB against harmful substances. (Cordless phones pose the same risk, but to a lesser extent.)
Diet and supplements can strengthen the brain's protective barrier (BBB) against cytokine invasion. Since vitamin C can strengthen capillaries and the blood-brain barrier is made up of capillaries, it is reasonable to believe that vitamin C could provide additional protection to the BBB. Animal studies also show that flavonoids, such as those found in blueberries, blueberries and grape seeds, can protect the blood-brain barrier. These flavanoids can be purchased in supplement form. They are also anti-inflammatory and protect the brain by reducing cytokine levels and strengthening the BBB.
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