"Study Reveals Marathon Runners Utilize Brain Tissue as Fuel"
A new study suggests that marathon runners rely on myelin, the fatty tissue around nerve fibers, as a source of energy during races. Researchers found that brain scans of runners immediately after a marathon showed a significant decrease in myelin levels, which then recovered within two weeks. This discovery could have therapeutic implications for developing treatments for conditions involving myelin loss. The researchers emphasize that running is not bad for the brain and suggest that using and replenishing energy reserves through running may actually benefit brain function.