Diet For Multiple Sclerosis

It is essential for individuals dealing with multiple sclerosis to have a healthy diet and acquire all the nutrients their bodies require in order to maintain a robust immune system. Diet has a significant impact on the gut microbiome's (gut bacteria's) composition, which in turn has major impacts on the immune system and may be relevant for MS. The immune system and the brain are directly impacted by dietary metabolites, such as vitamins, fatty acids, and amino acids that are used to make proteins.

What is the effect of diet?

There are several possible benefits to following a diet if you have MS, including:

• preventing or limiting the development of MS.
• alleviating symptoms of MS.
• minimising flare-ups of the condition.

An MS-friendly diet should ideally consist of:

• Antioxidant-rich foods to fight inflammation.
• fibre-rich to assist bowel movements and Probiotic health.
• sufficient calcium and vitamin D levels to prevent osteoporosis.
• Food that is rich in vitamins and minerals to prevent weariness and advance wellness.
• A diet low in inflammatory foods - Sugars, starches, red meats.

In addition, certain foods that are known to cause chronic inflammation or other negative health effects should be avoided by those with MS. These foods can make everyday activities more difficult.

How to create a diet for MS?

There are many different diets that can help those with MS, as no two people with the disease have the same condition. Some of these diets are more specialised than others, and depend on what symptoms a person is experiencing. . My Simple Diet and a couple of other special diets are shown below: 

1) My Easy MS Diet:

1. Eat less simple carbogydrates (that kill probiotics) sugars, starches
2. Eat more complex carbohydrates (that feed the probiotics)
3. Eat less red meats our physiology isn't set up for it.
4. Supplement you gut Biome with as many probiotics you can get.
5. Supplement micro nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

2) Swank Diet:

The Swank diet for MS

, created in the 1940s, restricts your intake of saturated fat, unsaturated fat, and red meat. You are allowed to consume up to 15 g of saturated fat and 20–50g of unsaturated fat each day, as well as consume unlimited white fish. To ensure you are getting the proper nutrients, it is recommended that you take cod liver oil, vitamin C and E supplements, as well as a multivitamin and mineral supplement.

2) Wahls Diet:

The Wahls diet for multiple sclerosis is based on the Paleo diet, which suggests avoiding processed foods, sugar, grains, most dairy products, legumes, artificial sweeteners, vegetable oils, margarine, and trans fats in favour of eating meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices. The Wahls diet is named after American doctor Terry Wahls, who suffers from multiple sclerosis.

There are also other types of diets for MS available, such as the Mediterranean diet.

Before you choose or plan your best diet for MS you must consult with a professional practitioner and ask them which diet is best suitable for you. Doing this can help you avoid any risk of triggering your MS condition further.

What is the most suitable Diet for Multiple Sclerosis Patients?

The best diet for multiple sclerosis patients includes food that can provide the nutrients needed without triggering the condition or making it worse. The ideal would be to consult a professional and ask them to prepare a diet plan that would be beneficial for MS patients. It is also important that you know which foods are to be avoided so you can be mindful while consuming any food. 

How can our supplements help with your MS diet?

The lack of proper micronutrients makes diet alone insufficient for MS therapy or cure. With the aid of our MS vitamins, you may increase your energy levels, lessen fatigue and weakness, unwind and fall asleep, as well as support your gut and immune system.

To know more about our MS supplements you can call us at +64 21 987678 or info@multiplesupplements.com.