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Myelination is the process by which myelin, a fatty substance, forms a protective sheath around nerve fibers (axons). This process enhances the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission in the nervous system and is essential for proper brain function and development.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Myelination. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/myelination/
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