Cholesterol management has the potential to reduce some of the cognitive deficits experienced by multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, including impaired memory and thinking clarity. Known as “cog fog” or “brain fog,” cognitive changes affect over 50% of MS patients and tend to worsen during symptom flares.
Multiple sclerosis cognitive symptoms may have several causes, many of which are beyond the patient’s control. New research from the Czech Republic published in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders suggests a link between higher cholesterol levels and worsening cognitive impairments in people with MS. This suggests that addressing brain fog with cholesterol management may be a viable option. In the research study, the ratio of LDL to HDL cholesterol was linked to cognitive performance speed on specific tests for MS patients. Dr. Randy Gould, a cardiologist at Manhattan Cardiology in New York City, offers his opinions on this study and what it means. Read the article
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