Nervous System - Multiple Sclerosis

Practice Questions

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• Intervention

  Q: What nutrients are involved in the prevention of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

  Last Updated: 2018-05-24

• Q: Do individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) who follow popular diets for MS (e.g. Swank diet, gluten-free diet, allergen-free diet, MacDougal diet, Kousmine diet) experience a reduction in the frequency of exacerbations and progression of disability?

  Last Updated: 2018-05-28

• Q: Do individuals with multiple sclerosis who increase their intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs - omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids) compared to individuals who increase their intake of saturated fatty acids have a reduced relapse rate and progression of disability?

  Last Updated: 2018-05-28

• Q: Is there evidence to indicate that vitamin supplements (e.g. antioxidant vitamins, vitamin D or vitamin B12) may slow disease progression in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS)?

  Last Updated: 2010-08-25

• Q: What is the safety and efficacy of herbal products (e.g. Ginkgo biloba, St. John's wort, echinacea, ginseng, valerian, cannabis) in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS)?

  Last Updated: 2010-08-25