Missing Link between Brain, Immune System: majo... - Thyroid UK

Thyroid UK

141,246 members166,491 posts

Missing Link between Brain, Immune System: major disease implications

Polaris profile image
6 Replies

This has just been posted on the Gluten Free site.

'Missing link found between brain, immune system; major disease implications' :

sciencedaily.com/releases/2...

"... but the true significance of the discovery lies in the effects it could have on the study and treatment of neurological diseases ranging from autism to Alzheimer's disease to multiple sclerosis. "

Written by
Polaris profile image
Polaris
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
6 Replies
Clutter profile image
Clutter

Polaris, thanks for posting. Could eventually be very helpful in treating neurological disorders.

Polaris profile image
Polaris in reply toClutter

I actually meant to post it on the PA site but it's just as significant here!

Clutter profile image
Clutter in reply toPolaris

Polaris, there's a lot of crossover between PAS and TUK. Would I be right in thinking it gives more credence to gut impermeability crossing the brain barrier?

Polaris profile image
Polaris in reply toClutter

Yes Clutter - exactly what I thought - so many connections. This all went on from a posting here today:

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

I've been thinking that this also makes sense of why migraine with aura and it's weird effects in the head is often triggered by certain foods: tomatoes, cheese, chocolate, red wine...

Marz profile image
Marz in reply toClutter

Leaky gut = leaky brain apparently !

helvella profile image
helvellaAdministrator

On the one hand, this paper reports a fundamental breakthrough in recognising physiological features which had been missed.

On the other hand, we see a world of endocrinologists who seem so certain that they really do fully understand something that has shown, time and again, subtleties far more difficult to see than a few tubes round the brain.

Reminds me of the discovery of Helicobacter pylori - how many doctors insisted that no bacteria could live in the stomach?

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Immune System

Since September last year I keep coming down with really heavy coughs and colds that lay me low for...
willsie01 profile image

Link between Hypothyroidism and Peripheral Artery Disease

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone here knows if there is any known link between Hypothyroidism and...
norwood1 profile image

Lyme disease? Interesting link.

I was trying to find out more about the excruciating facial pain I get when I do cardio, as well as...
DeniseR profile image

Auto Immune Disease

I have high antibodies and I have hypothyroidism.  I have just been tested for Coeliac disease...
Numberone1 profile image

Immune system?

I am just recovering from pneumonia. It's the second time this year. No cough or obvious cold...
Gcart profile image

Moderation team

See all
Buddy195 profile image
Buddy195Administrator
PurpleNails profile image
PurpleNailsAdministrator
SlowDragon profile image
SlowDragonAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.