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Dr. Terry Wahls Discusses Her Multiple Sclerosis Protocol — Whalespan

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Dr. Terry Wahls Discusses Her Multiple Sclerosis Protocol

Rhonda Patrick20m · 2014-07-21

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✓Well SupportedSulforaphane activates phase 2 detoxification enzymes and deactivates phase 1 enzymes that convert procarcinogens into carcinogens.✓Well SupportedMagnesium deficiency prevalence ranges from 20% to over 80% of the population depending on age and measurement methods.✓Well SupportedZinc is a critical cofactor for approximately 2000 enzymes, and magnesium is a cofactor for about 500 enzymes, including all DNA repair enzymes.✓Well SupportedDark leafy greens are high in magnesium because magnesium is a co-factor for enzymes and is at the center of chlorophyll.Well Supported

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Terry Wahls' protocol involving micronutrient consumption helped manage and reverse her MS symptoms.

◐Partially SupportedMagnesium is essential for every DNA repair enzyme, but its role in DNA repair is not prioritized for short-term survival over functions like maintaining heart rhythm.

✓Well SupportedConsuming 9-12 cups of greens daily was instrumental in Terry Wahls' recovery from progressive MS and filling her micronutrient tank.

✓Well SupportedWhen micronutrient intake is insufficient, the body prioritizes critical life functions for short-term survival, leading to a decline in long-term health.

◐Partially SupportedAfter approximately four and a half years of high micronutrient intake, Terry Wahls no longer becomes symptomatic with fatigue and brain fog when her vegetable intake dips.

✓Well SupportedMitochondria require over 20 different micronutrients, such as manganese, magnesium, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins, to function properly in creating ATP.

◐Partially SupportedSevere vitamin K deficiency in humans does not affect coagulation.

◐Partially SupportedMagnesium or vitamin K intake may be insufficient to prevent long-term damage even if adequate for immediate health.

◐Partially SupportedHigher levels of some micronutrients may be needed with age to overcome reduced membrane fluidity and slow the aging process.

◐Partially SupportedThiol groups, like those found in glutathione, are important reducing agents and potent antioxidants.

◐Partially SupportedTerry Wahls' MS protocol demonstrated safety, tolerability, and a dramatic impact on fatigue in a clinical trial.

◐Partially SupportedTo overcome a micronutrient deficit and heal, intake must significantly exceed the recommended daily allowance.

◐Partially SupportedTerry Wahls achieved significant recovery from MS, cycling 18 miles nine months after implementing her new diet.

◐Partially SupportedSulfur is critical for brain function and detoxification pathways.

◐Partially SupportedConsuming three servings of greens daily provides sufficient magnesium and vitamin K.

◐Partially SupportedTerry Wahls was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in 2000 and her disease transitioned to secondary progressive within three years despite conventional treatments.

◐Partially SupportedFood quality and micronutrient content are more critical for health than macronutrient ratios.

◐Partially SupportedThe Wahls Protocol details micronutrients and macronutrients for managing autoimmune diseases and chronic conditions.

◐Partially SupportedMicronutrients are needed for normal function and for repair work, especially in disease states.

◐Partially SupportedGarlic contains beta-mercaptans and other sulfur compounds, contributing to its strong odor and potential for flatulence, but is healthy.

◐Partially SupportedMicronutrient environment is the root of cellular health in autoimmune and chronic diseases.

◐Partially SupportedThe cabbage family, garlic family, and mushrooms are beneficial foods that contain sulfur.

◐Partially SupportedConsuming a wide range of colors in vegetables helps create a micronutrient-dense diet.

◐Partially SupportedSulfur is necessary to maintain the structure of mitochondrial inner membranes.

✕Not SupportedConventional medicine and drugs failed to halt the progression of Terry Wahls' multiple sclerosis.

◐Partially SupportedMushrooms contain sulfur, B vitamins, and beta-lactams, and can stimulate natural killer cells.

◐Partially SupportedImproper mitochondrial membrane structure impairs mitochondrial metabolism and function, including transport to nerve endings.

◐Partially SupportedTerry Wahls found that certain micronutrients slowed her MS decline but did not lead to recovery.

◐Partially SupportedCell and mitochondrial membranes become more rigid with age, potentially hindering micronutrient uptake.

◐Partially SupportedDepletion of sulfur in rats leads to structural damage in liver mitochondria, characterized by large holes in the membrane.

◐Partially SupportedErgothioneine, found in mushrooms, accumulates in mitochondria and acts as a potential antioxidant.

◐Partially SupportedMicronutrients are essential for mitochondrial function, which is critical for brain health.

◐Partially SupportedImproper mitochondrial membrane structure impairs mitochondrial metabolism and energy production for nerve transmission.

◐Partially SupportedMitochondria require protection from toxins like arsenic, lead, and mercury.

✕Not SupportedAvoiding sulfur-containing foods can lead to intracellular depletion of sulfur with negative health consequences.

◐Partially SupportedNormal mitochondrial metabolism generates pro-oxidants that damage DNA, lipids, and proteins, accumulating over time and contributing to aging.