Do you know the role of myelin sheathes in MS?
The Inflammation Investigator: Chronic Illness & Autoimmune
Two times each week, host Elizabeth Yarnell investigates the hidden triggers of chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions. Mondays feature in-depth research into inflammation; Thursdays bring unique conversations with guest experts.
Elizabeth Yarnell | Natural Health & Autoimmune
PodcastAI
PodcastAI

Do you know the role of myelin sheathes in MS?

S1 E24 • Mar 16, 2026 • 8 mins

Elizabeth Yarnell delves into the critical role of myelin sheaths in multiple sclerosis (MS), discussing how their damage and repair affect the disease. The episode explores the correlation between the location of plaques in the nervous system and the resulting symptoms in MS patients.

Key Points

  • Chronic inflammation can damage myelin sheaths around nerves, disrupting the transmission of electrical signals from the brain to the body.
  • The brain has the potential to heal some of the scars caused by multiple sclerosis, suggesting that MS may not be as permanent as traditionally believed.
  • Understanding the location and nature of plaques in the nervous system can provide insight into the specific symptoms and dysfunctions experienced by individuals with MS.

2.3 S1E24 of The Inflammation Investigator

Follow Elizabeth Yarnell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethYarnellNaturopath LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethyarnell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethyarnell_naturopath/ Website: https://elizabethyarnell.com/ Virtual Community & Clinic: https://TheInflammationAcademy.com Cover Design by Emily Cotler Photo Credit Life Unstill Theme Music by MooShoo Beatz

Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on YouTube
- / -