Many treatments for
multiple sclerosis (MS) are targeted at reducing inflammation, thereby slowing
progression of the autoimmune disease. An anti-inflammatory diet also may slow
disease progression, as well as enhance the positive effects of anti-inflammatory
medications.
multiple sclerosis (MS) are targeted at reducing inflammation, thereby slowing
progression of the autoimmune disease. An anti-inflammatory diet also may slow
disease progression, as well as enhance the positive effects of anti-inflammatory
medications.
In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the protein coat
that surrounds nerve fibers. That coating protects the nerves and facilitates
the propagation of nervous signals.
that surrounds nerve fibers. That coating protects the nerves and facilitates
the propagation of nervous signals.
Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) is the second
stage of MS, which follows relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
stage of MS, which follows relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
Appropriate exercise and healthy eating habits are
important for all people with MS.
important for all people with MS.
What is an anti-inflammatory diet?
An anti-inflammatory diet is a plan for healthy eating that does
not contain foods that are high in saturated fats, refined carbohydrates —
found in white bread — sugary desserts, soda, and red meat.
not contain foods that are high in saturated fats, refined carbohydrates —
found in white bread — sugary desserts, soda, and red meat.
Foods that are part of an anti-inflammatory diet include
tomatoes, olive oil, green leafy vegetables, nuts such as almonds and walnuts,
fatty fish — including salmon, tuna, and sardines — and fruits such as
strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and oranges.
tomatoes, olive oil, green leafy vegetables, nuts such as almonds and walnuts,
fatty fish — including salmon, tuna, and sardines — and fruits such as
strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and oranges.
How can an anti-inflammatory diet help me?
It has been proposed that an anti-inflammatory diet may be able
to help slow disease progression in autoimmune disorders. Clinical trials are
underway to test this hypothesis in patients with different types of MS.
to help slow disease progression in autoimmune disorders. Clinical trials are
underway to test this hypothesis in patients with different types of MS.
Although several studies have been conducted, it is difficult
for many reasons to draw broad conclusions as to the benefits of diet. For
example, many studies have not included good controls and have relied on
patient-reported information.
for many reasons to draw broad conclusions as to the benefits of diet. For
example, many studies have not included good controls and have relied on
patient-reported information.
What has been shown, however, is that diets with inflammatory
potential may be involved in the physiological processes associated with
neurodegenerative diseases.
potential may be involved in the physiological processes associated with
neurodegenerative diseases.
How should I start an anti-inflammatory diet?
Before making any big changes, it’s always a good idea to talk
to your physician and a registered dietitian. They can help you figure out
foods to include and avoid, while making sure you are getting the nutrition and
vitamins you need.
to your physician and a registered dietitian. They can help you figure out
foods to include and avoid, while making sure you are getting the nutrition and
vitamins you need.
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