Eating turkey could help protect against developing multiple sclerosis, experts today revealed.

The discovery came as scientists investigated the link between the bacteria living in the gut and the activity of cells in the brain.

The theory is that bacteria in the gut is involved in controlling inflammation and neuro-degeneration.

<i><u>Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston analysed samples from MS patients.</u></i>

They found evidence that changes in diet and gut microbiota could influence the astrocytes - cells in the nervous system found in the brain.

A new study found high levels of the amino acid, tryptophan, found in abundance in turkey, is linked to lower levels of inflammation that causes neuro-degeneration

<b>That influence, they believe, can lead to the neuro-degeneration characteristic of MS.</b>

Specifically, the influence is linked to the amino acid tryptophan, which is found in abundance in turkey.

Put simply, the higher the