Exploring Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis with Dr. Emmanuelle Waubant
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Dr. Emmanuelle Waubant, professor of neurology at UCSF and Director of the UCSF Regional Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center. Together, they explore how diet, microbiome, and environmental factors influence the progression of multiple sclerosis, with a special focus on pediatric cases. Dr. Waubant also discusses the role of dietary patterns and vitamin D and highlights how emotional well-being and physical activity can impact disease outcomes.
Additional Resources
Expert Insights and Practical Tips for Managing Multiple Sclerosis
How Ultra-processed Foods Can Have a Negative Effect on Brain Health
Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet
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Voices from the Multiple Sclerosis Community
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In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Dr. Emmanuelle Waubant, professor of neurology at UCSF and Director of the UCSF Regional Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center. Together, they explore how diet, microbiome, and environmental factors influence the progression of multiple sclerosis, with a special focus on pediatric cases. Dr. Waubant also discusses the role of dietary patterns and vitamin D and highlights how emotional well-being and physical activity can impact disease outcomes. Additional Resources Expert Insights and Practical Tips for Managing Multiple Sclerosis How Ultra-processed Foods Can Have a Negative Effect on Brain Health Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics Advocating for a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis with Comedian Kellye Howard Embracing Each Day with Author and MS Advocate Lilibet Snellings Kyte Voices from the Multiple Sclerosis Community We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? · Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 · Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org Social Media Guests: Dr. Emmanuelle Waubant @ucsfmedicine Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD