So myelin is damaged in MS. What is it made of? It is made of fatty acids and requires B vitamins that interact with iron in the brain.

I think that MS is a Metabolism issue where if you are missing something like an enzyme or Intrinsic Factors (IF) in the stomach you can't get the ingredients for the myelin ie certain fatty acids or B vitamins. BOTH of these components have been associated with better cognitive scores.

I suggest you get an essential fatty acid profile done with some of the non-essential fatty acids. The people out here who did this and got back to me have the same issues as my hubby. THIS is part of the puzzle.

Best wishes,
EP

Annual physical on Monday, doing it all before I lose insurance, and this is on my list of things to ask for, so I will let you know the results if they agree to do it. I had it done a couple of years ago, nothing "jumped out" according to my doc, but this time I know more (thanks!) and will just get the results myself.

Oh, I actually take all three Omegas, but less 6, and I take the kelp, vegan, not the fish. Go to the source, right?

One last thing...I also started eating a cereal that is gluten-free and lactose-free that has buckwheat, chia, hemp seeds, pumkin seeds, currants, cranberries, cane sugar, ginger, and celtic sea salt...so fatty fatty acids and protien, instead of oatmeal every oither day. I also use it on other things raw. Okay, that's it.

I just posted a article about exciting new treatments. Well at the annual Neuro convention they did a study on Fish Oil and it did nothing as far as improving or reversing MS. I found it very interesting. They did say that it is very good for your heart and brain and it does have alot of positive effects but as far as MS goes it does nothing.

Omega 3-fatty acids: Kjell-Morten Myhr, MD, PhD (University of Bergen) and colleagues randomly assigned 92 people with RR MS to receive omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) or placebo (corn oil) capsules daily for 6 months. Thrice weekly interferon beta-1a was then added on in both groups for another 18 months. MRI scans (taken monthly until month 9 and then at months 12 and 24) and clinical outcomes were monitored. The primary outcome was the cumulative number of newly active (contrast-enhancing) lesions and did not differ between the groups. There were no differences in relapses or any of the clinical outcome measures, or of self-reported fatigue or quality of life measures. This well-designed study showed that omega-3 fatty acid supplements were safe in this group of people with MS, but failed to show benefit. (Abstract P04.209)

Here is the entire article...

http://nationalmssociety.org/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=3202

Nikki- what is the cereal you are eating? Sounds like it's got a ton of good things in it...

I make my hubby gluten free muffins with quinoa, flax seed, ground apples, carrots, raisins, nuts and Chia seed. He has 2 for breakfast and it keeps him very regular which was a problem for him before I started making them for him. I make them every 5 weeks and freeze them. I put a crumble on the top with cinnamon, brown sugar and nuts ( :

Hey EPagain...I make something similar. But mine are also vegan, so probably a bit drier than most people might like.

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Nikki- the recipe has no milk and I have a substitute so you don't have to use eggs which makes it vegan.

Well, I think your hubbie and I are eating just about the same kinda dry but wonderful muffins!

Epagain I just want your profile pic...That's all.

kkuma -
Well yes they are pretty yummy ( : Then again my hubby has some nice pipes, dark hair, blue eyes and a little less defined 6 pack. I like him coming home to me..talk about yummy.

Enjoy the view (know I do)
EP

nikki and EP
would you please share your recipes for the cereal and muffins?! they sound yummy and i am gluten/dairy/egg/sugar free and always looking for new recipes that fit the menu. thanks!

and jody, i take an omega 3-6-9 daily as well as eat flaxseed and fish to get the EFAs via food. it seems to help me with energy and focus.