Two enzymes in brain cells are responsible for mediating the toxic effects of certain fat molecules in multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study in a mouse model of the disease suggests.
According to the researchers, these enzymes may serve as potential targets for easing neurodegeneration in people with MS.
“This new information points to a specific metabolic pathway through which dietary fats can worsen MS symptoms,” Damien Marechal, PhD, coauthor of the study at City University of New York (CUNY), said in a university news story.
The findings build on a growing body of research that indicates a diet with too much fat — especially the saturated fats abundant in fried and processed foods — can have negative impacts on health for those with MS, the researchers noted….READ FULL STORY HERE…