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Multiple Sclerosis

Vitamins

Vitamin D deficiency may boost risk of multiple sclerosis

A review in Current Opinion in Neurology reports that high 25(OH)D at a first demyelinating event tracks with lower multiple sclerosis risk, as do high maternal levels for offspring. One small trial found no slowing of progression, but the authors call it underpowered.

Other Diseases

Doctor Reverses MS in 9 Months by Eating These Foods

Dr. Terry Wahls describes reversing her multiple sclerosis on a Paleo-style diet of fresh raw foods chosen for nutrients said to support myelin and mitochondria, among them omega-3 fats, creatine, coenzyme Q10, B vitamins and iodine.

Dec 23, 2011

Vitamins

Vitamin D very low in multiple sclerosis patients

A French study comparing 170 multiple sclerosis patients with 170 age-matched controls found lower serum 25-OH vitamin D in the patients, 14.5 against 16.7 mcg/mL, with levels inversely correlated to disability. The authors suggest screening MS patients for deficiency.

Jan 1, 2011

Lifestyle

Adolescent obesity boosts multiple sclerosis risk

The FDA approved Ampyra (dalfampridine) to improve walking in multiple sclerosis; trials showed walking speed rose 10 to 30 percent in many patients, but side effects were more common than with placebo. A 2009 Neurology study suggests childhood and adolescent obesity may raise MS risk.

Jan 24, 2010

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