We’ve known for a long time that a traumatic brain injury can have a lasting effect on the health of your brain. Researchers have never figured out why the effects of such injuries were so long-lasting, far-reaching, and implicated in a variety of diseases. These can include Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, PTSD, strokes, ADHD, autism, depression, and even schizophrenia. The University of California Los Angeles is beginning to shed some light on this connection.
Of Course
You experience a head injury, you expect to have some physical damage. Ultimately, if you damage your head, you’re hurting tissue, which is made up of cells.These cells are governed by DNA. Not all DNA is created equal. Researchers have discovered so-called “master genes” that are in charge of hundreds of other genes. Hurt these master genes, and you could be in trouble.
Many of the genes controlled by master genes are responsible for producing proteins. Master genes aren’t giving good directions, the proteins may become misshapen, or the genes might not know how many to make. These malformed proteins can lead to issues like Alzheimer’s.
These UCLA Researchers
Found that the rats who received brains injuries took 25% longer to complete a maze they’d been trained to finish prior to the injury compared to those who remained uninjured. The researchers analyzed the injured rats’ brains and found that a total of 268 core genes in the hippo-campus had been altered. They also examined leukocytes, which are white blood cells important to the immune system. They found that the core group changes had led to 1,215 gene changes in the leukocytes alone.
These genetic changes can show up in the blood, the researchers are hopeful that they may be able to develop a blood test to identify such changes after an injury. This could help people be better prepared for the potential after-effects of these injuries. And provide better information about whether it’s really such a good idea to let people continue engaging in activities in which they’re likely to sustain head injuries.
If You’ve Suffered A Head Injury…
you may still be suffering from the effects of damage to your master genes. One of the best ways to support damaged brain cells is fish oil. Taking at least 1000mg of fish oil each day is important for so many reasons. Whether you’ve suffered a head injury or just want to protect your brain as you age. This product will help you lower inflammation levels and supply antioxidants that your cells need to function at their best.
Yours for better health,
Dr.Jack Belitz, DC
PS Fish oils vary quite a bit in quality and ultimately how well they will serve you. make sure you get a quality one. We carry one that I am very confident of here at the office and it’s not much more than the really cheap stuff I find at pharmacy’s. Your brain health is worth it!!!
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