Sunday, January 16, 2011

MS DIET


1.Eat a diet high in protein and anti-inflammatory oils (nuts, seeds, and cold-water fish); orange, yellow, and dark green vegetables;
2.Whole grains - such as whole wheat, brown rice, oats and whole grain corn - provide a fiber boost to the carbohydrates in your diet
3.Avoid food such as wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, citrus, tomatoes, corn, chocolate, fish, and peanuts - eliminate these foods, then reintroduce one at a time, watching for reactions. Many individuals are sensitive to foods that contain gluten.
4. Eliminate refined foods, alcohol, caffeine, saturated fats (animal products), and additives (multiple sclerosisG and aspartame).
5.Individuals with multiple sclerosis should follow the American Heart Association guidelines on fat intake

Omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids might slow the progress of the disease and reduce the severity and duration of relapses. It is suggested to have mega-6 oils (borage, evening primrose, black currant oils) 1,500 mg two to three times per day. Include zinc (30 mg per day) and selenium (200 mcg per day). As the diet may contain high levels of polyunsaturates, a good intake of vitamin E, vitamin B6, zinc and C is needed. Vitamin E is the main antioxidant that helps prevent peroxidation of polyunsaturates and vitamin C helps to protect vitamin E. Zinc and b6 are part of the enzyme delta-6-desaturase which is involved in conversion of linoleic acid (found in polyunsaturated fat and oils) to its longer chain derivatives. Alcohol inhibits the vital conversion process of essential fatty acids, increases the level of saturated fat in the blood and depletes the body's supply of valuable nutrients. So drink alcohol in moderation Smoking also depletes blood levels of vitamin C and can worsen the symptoms of the disease.

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