A recent study published in Nature Metabolism highlights how marathon runners experience reversible changes in brain myelin, suggesting myelin plays a critical role in energy metabolism during prolonged exercise. Researchers observed decreased myelin in the brains of runners immediately after a marathon, with complete recovery within two months. This discovery may inform treatments for demyelinating conditions like multiple sclerosis, as understanding myelin's function in energy reserves could lead to new therapeutic approaches. The study utilized advanced magnetic resonance imaging to gather comprehensive data on these changes.
The study published in Nature Metabolism reveals that marathon runners experience reversible alterations in brain myelin, crucial for understanding energy metabolism during extreme exertion.
The research indicates that myelin in marathon runners decreases after the race but completely recovers within two months, highlighting its potential as an energy reserve.
Carlos Matute notes that understanding myelin behavior during intense exercise could provide insights into treatments for demyelinating diseases like multiple sclerosis.
This study's innovative approach using magnetic resonance imaging allows for a detailed examination of brain structural changes in response to prolonged exercise.
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