Joe looked at Nelly with deep gratitude in his eyes.
“Thank you, Nelly,” he said softly. “You have no idea what you’ve done for my friend Larry Thompson. I’ve been watching him suffer for five years with MS. We tried everything—vitamins, supplements, healthy food, all the natural stuff—but it’s so expensive, and I was at my wits’ end. I prayed for some kind of help… and then you came along. You answered my prayers.”
Nelly smiled gently, placing a hand on Joe’s arm. “Sometimes love and hope are the best medicine,” she said.
Joe nodded, emotion in his voice. “You’re an angel, Nelly. Truly. You’re the most beautiful woman of color I’ve ever seen—not just outside, but in here,” he said, touching his heart. “You bring light to people who have none left.”
Nelly’s eyes softened. “That’s the kindest thing anyone’s said to me in a long time, Joe. Let’s keep helping Larry—and everyone like him—until the healing reaches everyone who needs it.”
🧠 1. Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA & EPA)
Why: These are essential fats that make up part of the myelin sheath and support anti-inflammatory repair in the brain.
Foods:
- Wild salmon, sardines, mackerel
- Flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts
- Algae oil (a vegan DHA source)
🌞 2. Vitamin D
Why: Low vitamin D is linked to worse MS outcomes. It helps regulate immune function and myelin-producing cells (oligodendrocytes).
Foods:
- Fatty fish (salmon, trout)
- Fortified milk or plant milks
- Egg yolks
- Sunlight exposure (natural synthesis)
🧀 3. Vitamin B12
Why: Crucial for myelin synthesis. A deficiency directly causes demyelination.
Foods:
- Grass-fed beef, liver
- Eggs, dairy
- Clams, salmon
- B12 supplements if vegan
🌾 4. Choline
Why: Helps produce phosphatidylcholine, a major component of cell membranes and myelin.
Foods:
- Eggs (especially yolks)
- Liver
- Chicken and fish
- Soybeans
🥦 5. Antioxidants (to reduce myelin damage)
Why: Free radicals can damage myelin; antioxidants help neutralize them.
Foods:
- Berries (blueberries, raspberries)
- Green tea
- Spinach, kale
- Dark chocolate (in moderation)
🫘 6. Sulfur-rich foods
Why: Sulfur aids detoxification and repair of damaged tissues.
Foods:
- Garlic, onions, broccoli, cabbage
- Eggs
🥑 7. Healthy fats
Why: Myelin is ~70% fat by weight. Healthy fats supply the raw materials for rebuilding.
Foods:
- Avocados, olive oil, coconut oil
- Nuts and seeds
🧩 8. Zinc and Magnesium
Why: Help myelin-forming enzymes and nerve function.
Foods:
- Pumpkin seeds, almonds
- Legumes, whole grains
🧬 Bonus: Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)
Why: Early studies suggest it may stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF) and help regenerate myelin and neurons. Still under research but promising.