Multiple Sclerosis

Host genetics, gut microbiota play role in MS severity: Mouse study

20-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Scientists have found that the state of the gut microbiome is often altered in those with chronic conditions, which has further spurred the popularity of probiotics to restore the gut microbiome. However, researchers from the University of Vermont (UVM)...

Preliminary study finds fruit peel compound could reverse neuron damage

07-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study in mice has concluded that a compound found in the peels of fruits such as apples and prunes, and some herbs, can reduce and even reverse damage to brain cells in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Vitamin D may be linked to multiple sclerosis activity and progression: Study

22-Jan-2014 By Nathan Gray

High levels of vitamin D may be associated with reduced disease activity and a lower risk of progression for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new research.

Vitamin D3 therapy’ may offer MS hope: Mouse data

02-Oct-2013

A single dose of calcitriol, the active hormone form of vitamin D, followed by ongoing vitamin D supplementation could help to halt the progression of multiple sclerosis, according to new research in mice.

Omega-3 has no benefit for multiple sclerosis, finds 'underpowered' RCT

18-Apr-2012 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids has no benefit on the disease activity of multiple sclerosis, according to data from a new clinical trial the authors acknowledged was underpowered.

Glucosamine-like supplement may suppress MS: Study

03-Oct-2011 By Nathan Gray

The glucosamine-like dietary supplement N-acetylglucosamine may suppresses the autoimmune response of multiple sclerosis, according to new research.

Vitamin D may be critical to reduce multiple sclerosis risk

12-Feb-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of vitamin D at ‘critical time periods’ may be key to reducing the risk of multiple sclerosis, according to a new study from the UK and Canada.

Increased vitamin D may protect against multiple sclerosis

20-Dec-2006 By Stephen Daniells

Higher levels of vitamin D in the body may reduce the risk of
developing the neurological disease multiple sclerosis by as much
as 62 per cent, Harvard researchers report.

New uses for Nascobal treatment

03-Jul-2002

Nascobal, the drug produced by Nastech Pharmaceutical and designed
to treat vitamin B12 deficiency, has been granted approval by the
FDA for use in the treatment of patients suffering from HIV, AIDS,
multiple sclerosis and Crohn's...

Spice up your life with turmeric, MS sufferers told

25-Apr-2002

A compound found in the spice turmeric could help slow the
progression of the debilitating disease multiple sclerosis (MS),
according to preliminary studies on rats.