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Myelin is a protective, fatty substance that wraps around and insulates nerve fibers, also known as axons, in the nervous system. This insulation, resembling a sheath or coating, plays a crucial role in speeding up the transmission of electrical signals between nerve cells, ensuring efficient and rapid communication within the nervous system
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Myelin. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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