Booklet – Take control of Multiple Sclerosis - http://www.direct-ms.org/resources/booklets/
Booklet – The Alberta Disadvantage - http://www.direct-ms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/AlbertaDisadvantage.pdf
The following recommendations for nutritional changes are based on the robust and diverse scientific data which link various nutritional factors to MS onset and progression. It is important to completely avoid some foods, significantly reduce the consumption of others, and to greatly increase the intake of others.
Eliminate
- Foods that contain proteins which have the potential to cause autoimmune reactions and/or increase intestinal permeability. These are:
Reduce
- Foods that contain saturated fat. Eat red meat (lean cuts) only once a week.
Increase
- Eat skinless chicken breast, game meat and fish for protein content. Fish such as salmon and mackerel also contain omega 3 polyunsaturated fat, which is very beneficial.
Essentials
- This is best gotten from pills not associated with any vitamin A.
- This is best gotten from fish oil such as salmon oil (.3 grams EPA + DHA per 1gram capsule). 1-2 tablespoons of cod liver oil is also an option but ensure that vitamin A content does not exceed 5000 IU. The addition of 1 tablespoon of flax oil can be of value because it contains alpha linolenic acid, a precursor to EPA and DHA.
Vitamins
Vitamin B complex: 100 mgVitamin B12: 1-2 mgVitamin C: 1 gVitamin E (natural): 400 IUMinerals
Copper: 1 mgSelenium: 100 mcgManganese: 10 mgIodine: 200 mcgAntioxidants (choose two)
- Grape Seed Extract: 2-4 capsules
Probiotics
- 6 to 9 capsules (2 to 3 with each meal)
