| In the case of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, | | | | Barrier (BBB) against cytokine invasion. Cytokines |
| Fibromyalgia, MS, ALS, autism, Alzheimer's, lupus, | | | | will only cross the BBB in an area that it is |
| and Lyme Disease, inflammatory proteins called | | | | weakened. Low levels of vitamin B, a deficiency |
| cytokines cross into the brain. They do so | | | | of certain essential fatty acids, and a viral |
| through weakened areas of the blood brain barrier | | | | infection, like a cold or flu can weaken the blood |
| (BBB). In the brain, they cause "brain fog," sleep | | | | brain barrier. A study published in June 2002, in the |
| disturbances, and increased pain, depression, and | | | | scientific journal Differentiation, reported new |
| anxiety. Certain cytokines can deplete the brain of | | | | evidence that mobile phone radiation can also |
| tryptophan, which is necessary in the production | | | | weaken the BBB against harmful substances. |
| of serotonin. | | | | (Cordless phones pose the same risk, but to a |
| Low serotonin levels can result in non-restorative | | | | lesser degree.) |
| sleep, depression, increased stress, increased | | | | Diet and dietary supplements can strengthen the |
| appetite, increased pain perception because of an | | | | brain's protective barrier (BBB) against cytokine |
| increase in Substance P, and IBS (Irritable Bowel | | | | invasion. Because vitamin C can strengthen |
| Syndrome). The decrease in serotonin and | | | | capillaries and the blood brain barrier is made up of |
| increase of Substance P may result in low Growth | | | | capillaries, it is reasonable to believe that vitamin C |
| Hormone (HGH) production, which is characteristic | | | | could provide the BBB with added protection. |
| of Fibromyalgia. | | | | Additionally, animal studies show that flavonoids, |
| This tryptophan deficiency is especially detrimental | | | | like those found in blueberries, bilberries, and grape |
| in those who suffer from depression, anxiety, | | | | seeds can protect the blood brain barrier. These |
| Chronic Lyme, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and | | | | flavanoids can be purchased in supplement form. |
| Fibromyalgia sufferers, who already struggle with | | | | They are also anti-inflammatory, so they protect |
| low serotonin levels. | | | | the brain by reducing cytokine levels and |
| It is important to strengthen the Blood Brain | | | | strengthening the BBB. |