Multiple sclerosis is defined as a chronic disease of the central nervous system. Many different symptoms can develop, from tingling numbness of the fingers and difficulty in balancing, to blurred vision and fatigue. Individuals who have multiple sclerosis may experience varying degrees of intensity of symptoms.
Vitamins
A full spectrum, whole food based multivitamin and mineral supplement can provide the body with necessary nutrients to function optimally, and can give your body a strong foundation for other MS treatments. Whole food based vitamins are created from actual food sources as opposed to synthetic single components of vitamins. The package will identify whether it is from a whole food source. Vitamin D has shown great promise in aiding MS patients, suggests Ray Sahelian, a physician and medical writer, at RaySahelian.com.
Antioxidants and Herbs
Ginkgo biloba is an herbal remedy that has been used to increase circulation to the brain, and has shown benefits in treating the fatigue and mental fogginess associated with MS in a study by Jody Corey-Bloom, professor of neurosciences, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, published in April 2002 on the Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre website.
Curcumin is a polyphenolic compound that has been shown to inhibit severe symptoms of MS, such as fatigue, by regulating inflammatory responses within the cells, as noted by 2007 research cited by Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre website.
Alpha lipoic acid is a powerful antioxidant. It increases the production of glutathione, which helps dissolve toxic material in the liver, explains Jack Challem of The Nutrition Reporter. ALA is being used to reduce the effects of MS, and increase the energy and overall quality of life for MS patients.
Oils
High concentrations of deep water fish oils, have shown success in increasing energy, reducing inflammation of the cells and minimizing effects of MS symptoms. A study was conducted in 2007 by researchers with the Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, and Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, to gain insight into the effectiveness of fish oil as a treatment option for patients with MS. Participants took 9.6 grams of fish oil per day for three months, and the researchers concluded that omega-3 fatty acids may act as immune-modulators that could benefit MS patients.
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