We all know that a healthy diet is important for our well-being, but does it differ for people with multiple sclerosis? As something that can be “controlled”, diet is a constant topic of discussion in the MS world. However, for many reasons, it can be quite difficult to perform research to accurately identify what type of diet may be best for people with MS. Here are a selection of findings from past studies that have shown:

1. High sodium diets are bad: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25168393

2. Calorie restriction may help: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18678605

3. High-dose vitamin B1 may improve fatigue: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23861280

A detailed summary of diet studies (and the difficulties in performing them) can also be found at the link below. There are many more ongoing studies and we will continue to provide updates, as we know that lifestyle factors are of particular interest.

http://www.msdiscovery.org/news/news_synthesis/15345-does-diet-matter-multiple-sclerosis

As always, no dietary changes should be made without first consulting your doctor.  If you have personal experiences that you would like to share, please feel free to leave a comment below.  Alternatively, you can always participate in the ongoing conversation on all matters MS-related by joining our various social media channels.

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