INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE – FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Vitamin D deficiency — higher prevalence
further away from the equator. Vitamin D has been shown to
↑oligodendrocyte production of myelin.

Vitamin B12 deficiency — normally acts
as a co-factor in myelin formation and
also has immunomodulatory effects.

Genetic susceptibility and environmental
trigger, dietary risk factors. Slightly
increased risk with family history.

Viruses e.g. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV),
measles, etc.