A new gut-brain link uncovered: Immunoglobulin A (IgA) cells are created in the lining of the gut by blood cells. They then travel to the brain, reducing inflammation. People w/MS appear to have lower levels of these cells in their feces. MS researchers will be studying ways to increase these powerful anti-inflammatory IgA cells, but here are some already studied and published means to increase your own IgA levels today:
1. Increase foods with Vitamin A- (carrots, spinach, liver, cod liver oil)
2. Zinc- (can be raised w/supplementation--as well as seafood, poultry, cashews)
3. Vitamin E- (dark leafy greens, eggs, nuts, avocado, sweet potato)
4. Lycopene (red and pink fruits and veggies like tomatoes, pink grapefruit, watermelon)
5. Try a gluten free diet. Gluten can bind to IgA cells, and limit their ability to travel to the brain.

Eat real food, mostly colorful fruits and veggies. Stay away from processed/man made foods, transfats, high sugar foods--which all increase inflammatory cells. The gut-brain connection is real, and we are what we eat.

Scientists are learning how our guts connect to our brains.