Multiple sclerosis is a serious disease of the nervous system. At present, its study continues, and drugs are being developed. But large studies, allowing to establish the dependence of the course of the disease on the patient's diet, have not yet been carried out, therefore, a special diet for multiple sclerosis has not been drawn up.
Nevertheless, there are certain developments in this area. Some scientists propose to remove from the diet of patients with foods that, they believe, contribute to the activation of autoimmune processes. At the same time, it is recommended to eat something that contains substances that have a beneficial effect on the condition of nerve fibers and improve the conduction of nerve impulses.
What should be excluded from the menu?
With multiple sclerosis, the following foods should be removed from the diet:
- red meat (beef, lamb, pork);
- semi-finished meat products (sausages, sausages, etc.), lard;
- dairy products;
- egg yolk;
- cereals containing gluten (wheat, rye, barley);
- legumes (peas, beans, beans, soybeans), peanuts;
- brewer's yeast, beer;
- sugar, honey, any sweets, chocolate;
- any food to which you have ever experienced an allergic reaction;
- sweet carbonated drinks, syrups, juices, coffee, strong black tea, alcoholic drinks containing sugar;
- fast food, chips, fried nuts, crackers, and other similar snacks;
- foods containing saturated fatty acids ( palm, coconut oil);
- dishes fried in butter.
What should you eat for multiple sclerosis?
For such patients, products containing omega-3 polyunsaturated acids are useful.
You can safely use:
- rye bread in moderation;
- butter up to 15 g per day;
- cereals (buckwheat, millet, corn, rice);
- white meat without skin (chicken breast, turkey);
- any fish (mackerel is especially useful);
- seafood (shrimp, mussels, scallops, crab, seaweed, etc.);
- unrefined vegetable oils of the first cold pressing 2-3 tbsp. l. per day ( olive, sunflower, linseed, corn, etc.);
- vegetables other than legumes and potatoes;
- greens (lettuce, parsley, dill, celery, leeks, etc.);
- fruits, berries;
- nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, and pine nuts);
- dry red wine, cognac in moderation.
Foods Most Helpful for Multiple Sclerosis
With this disease, there is a low level of polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially omega-3, vitamin B12, and the body also desperately needs vitamin D, magnesium, and calcium.
Omega-3 and other polyunsaturated fatty acids are found in large quantities in sea fish, which can be eaten with multiple sclerosis. The most useful are mackerel, halibut, herring, salmon, but you need to choose fish caught in the seas, and not grown in artificial conditions. Vegetable oils, especially flaxseed and olive oils, nuts (walnuts and almonds), are the record holders for omega-3 content among plant foods; there are fewer of them in pumpkin, spinach, and other vegetables.
Unfortunately, the main sources of vitamin B12 are foods that are not recommended for people with multiple sclerosis. Nevertheless, the body can get this vitamin from fish, shellfish, seaweed, in very small quantities it is found in nuts, spinach, greens. Vitamin D is also abundant in fish and seafood. They also contain phosphorus, which is necessary for the normal assimilation of vitamin D.
Fortunately, calcium is not only found in dairy products, which are limited in multiple sclerosis. It is found in large quantities in fish (especially sardines and mackerel) and seafood, sesame seeds, nuts (almonds, cashews, hazelnuts), dried fruits (figs). It is found in small amounts in many foods. Magnesium is found in cereals, nuts, seafood, vegetables.
It turns out that the basis of the diet for multiple sclerosis should be fish, seafood, gluten-free cereals, vegetables, and fruits. If you feel normal, it is still allowed to eat red meat once a week. In addition to diet, it is recommended to take multivitamin complexes and dietary supplements containing polyunsaturated fatty acids, L-carnitine, coenzyme Q10, and other substances. Supplementation should be checked with your doctor.
The above nutritional strategy for multiple sclerosis was developed on the basis of the recommendations of the Canadian Ashton Embry, who for a long time studied the relationship between the symptoms of the disease and the patient's nutrition. Many patients with multiple sclerosis who followed this diet reported improvement in their condition, fewer exacerbations, and longer periods of remission. Even if you feel better, you must continue to follow the doctor's recommendations and take all prescribed medications.
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