Multiple sclerosis (MS)

What you need to know

There are no supplements or complementary therapies which treat the cause of this condition, but some remedies and treatments may relieve the symptoms.

The most useful Supplements:

The brain and nervous system require many nutrients for normal function, taking a Multivitamin and mineral will ensure that there are no deficiencies in the body.  Though there is little clinical research to support the use of supplements, there is a long history of anecdotal evidence that certainly makes it worthwhile trying.

  • Fish Oils

3gm to 10gm per day
  • Selenium

100mcg to 200mcg per day
  • Vitamin B12

100mcg to 200mcg per day

The most useful Herbs:

  • Evening Primrose Oil

3gm to 10gm per day
  • Flaxseed Oil

5gm to 10gm per day
  • Ginkgo biloba

60mg to 120mg per day of standardised extract

Dietary changes that may be beneficial:

  • Dairy must be avoided
  • Increased consumption of all Fish - especially the oily varieties - and a reduction in the amount of other animal proteins and saturated fats may be of benefit.
  • A vegan diet with the addition of Fish and no refined carbohydrates.
  • A gluten free diet benefits about 40% of sufferers
  • The work of Robert Swank may also be beneficial.

    • Other useful advice

    These therapies might also help:

    If you are already taking oral corticosteroids for MS, please not that they can cause multiple nutrient losses, it is therefore advisable to take a good high potency multivitamin and mineral to help correct and potential deficiencies.

    If you are already using SSRI drug medication eg fluoxetine (a type of anti-depressant) for your Anxiety and you suffer from loss of libido as part of its side effects, it may be worth trying the herb Ginkgo biloba as it has been shown to reduce this.    

    Other anti-depressants can cause deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals, yet another reason for taking a good multivitamin and mineral on a regular basis. 

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