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Nutrition in the
Management of Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that requires your personal involvement to improve your quality of life. One important step you can take to help yourself is to understand the vital role that nutrition plays in the management of MS.
At Louisville Comprehensive Care MS Center, Inc. a registered and licensed dietitian is available to help you.
Vitamins and minerals in high doses can help with managing symptoms of MS.*:
A very low fat diet is helpful in the management of MS.*:
Herbal supplements can be very effective in managing symptoms of MS and generally are not harmful.*:
Caffeinated beverages are fine throughout the day as long as you drink enough fluid to keep you hydrated.*:
If MS progresses and mobility becomes a problem, there are really no alternatives for exercise.*:

Why is Nutrition so Important?


People with MS may have special considerations and needs. Your MS symptoms and/or your medications can impact your nutritional well-being. MS symptoms can also reduce mobility or physical activity. If your eating habits remain the same while activity drops off, the usual result is weight gain. Added weight can increase fatigue, limit mobility, put a strain on the respiratory and circulatory systems, and increase your risk for other chronic
illnesses.

Being underweight can also compromise your health, especially if it is caused by lack of appetite or fatigue that limits food intake. It’s important that you meet your daily nutritional needs to ensure that your body is able to fight off
infection.
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