Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological disorders. It affects almost 914,000 U.S. adults and over 2.1 million people worldwide, and it’s two to three times more common among women than men.
This article explains how diet may affect MS and provides a guide for dietary changes that may help manage its symptoms.
What is MS?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder that gradually destroys the protective coverings that wrap around your nerve fibers. These coverings are called myelin sheaths.
Over time, this disease can permanently damage your nerves, affecting communication between the brain and body
Symptoms of MS include:
fatigue
tingling and numbness
bladder and bowel dysfunction
movement difficulties and spasticity
impaired vision
learning and memory difficulties
MS is highly complex, and the way the disease progresses varies from person to person. Scientists are still not certain what causes MS and how to cure it, but they do know immune, environmental, and genetic factors are involved.
Although diet cannot cure MS, some research suggests that making dietary changes may help people with MS better manage their symptoms. This, in turn, may improve their quality of life
Currently, there are no official dietary guidelines for people with MS.
No two people with MS experience it the same way
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