I Have MS, What Should I Eat?
Firstly, I want to say that I am not sharing diet advice, I'm just kind of tired of always wondering what to eat and if it could help my symptoms and I think I just came to a comfortable compromise between the idea of diet and just eating better. We all know there currently is no cure for MS but many of us want to be proactive about improving overall health and supporting our immune system, so what should we eat? I think I've tried most so-called "MS diets" and after years of experimentation, finally realized that the protocols might be different but the goals are the same- they are all anti-inflammatory and aim to support the immune system and brain health. So, does it really matter which one you follow as long as you follow a well-balanced diet? I don't think so. What do you think? I'd love to know what people are eating and if you think it's helpful? I did a little research on this and if interested here's the link: https://mswellnessproject.com/i-have-ms-what-should-i-eat/
I'll have to check this out. Other than eating a healthy well-balanced diet, I have never heard of the "MS diets" before.
Hi
. Here is an article from one of our advocates summarizing all the most popular MS diets out there: https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/diet-nutrition-suggestions. He echoes what the National MS Society says--that none of them work in the long run--and offers some tips of his own. I hope this helps. Best wishes! - Lori (Team Member) They call them MS diets but really they are various protocols for lowering inflammation in the body and improving nutrient consumption in the diet. Very helpful for everyone, not just people with MS! They are MS diets mainly because people with MS followed these protocols and report improvements in their overall health and/or symptoms. (Not a cure) There is a lot of info out there on inflammation and autoimmune disease. Even the MS society ( on their website under diet and nutrition) says that diet can help manage symptoms. Mostly in indirect ways but I'll take it!
I couldn't agree with you more,
! Thanks for sharing. - Lori (Team Member)
That makes so much sense,
. It is amazing how much small changes can make you feel better overall. I am moderately allergic to mold. I decided to stop eating hard cheeses after learning that mold spores can remain in them even after the mold that grows when it is aged is removed. I have so much more energy just because of that one change. I had no idea how much that had been affecting me. Thanks for writing about such an important topic. - Lori (Team Member) Wow! I never would have thought about removing the cheese for mold and yet that makes perfect sense! How smart! I'm glad it made a difference for you😀
Research the work of Dr John Macdougall and Pam Bartha who have some very interesting theories on the origins of MS and how to stop progression via diet.
, you bring up a good point! I often treat diet protocols like conventional treatments -- what works for one person may not work as well (or at all) for another. We all share many similarities, but we also have traits, genes, experiences, etc that make us quite unique. It makes sense that there is no "one-size-fits-all" diet plan. There are definitely some that are better than others, but, if one diet truly cured any condition, I sincerely believe we wouldn't be able to keep it a secret!
Best, Erin, MultipleSclerosis.net Team Member.Very true!
Yep diet makes a big difference.
