Different diets have been proposed as treatments for the signs and symptoms of MS, but evidence of effectiveness is limited. Most of the diets have not been subjected to rigorous, controlled studies. The few that have been evaluated have produced mixed results. Most claims made for dietary treatments are based on personal accounts. The reported benefits may have been spontaneous changes that would have happened without any treatment. There is some evidence that a diet low in saturated fats and supplemented by Omega 3 (from fatty fishes, cod-liver oil, or flaxseed oil) and Omega 6 (fatty acids from sunflower or safflower seed oil and possibly evening primrose oil) may have some benefit for people with MS. Research also suggests that vitamin D may have important effects on the immune system and may help regulate cell growth and differentiation. A clinical trial is underway to determine what role vitamin D supplementation might play in reducing MS disease activity. Proper nutrition is important for anyones health. Although theres no special MS diet, what is eaten can make a difference in energy level, bladder and bowel function, and overall health.
Posted on: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 08:45:06 +0000