Study shows keto diet helps people with multiple sclerosis

The ketogenic diet is a low-carb fan's dream, but a new study suggests the popular eating plan may also improve some symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that occurs when your body attacks the insulation that coats nerves, causing numbness, fatigue, bladder problems, emotional problems, and mobility problems that interfere with daily life

But maybe there is a way to relieve symptoms

In the study, when people with multiple sclerosis ate a ketogenic diet for six months, they reported reduced fatigue and depression, and improved overall quality of life

"After six months of study, our study provides evidence that a medically supervised ketogenic diet is safe, tolerable, and clinically effective in people with polydegenerative disease," said study author Dr.

The ketogenic diet restricts carbohydrate intake but increases fat and protein intake

How the ketogenic diet improves symptoms of multiple sclerosis isn't entirely clear, but researchers have their theory, starting weight loss, and it's sparking an emerging role for obese ladies.

The study included 65 patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, the most common form of the disease

Those who followed this diet had less body fat, and fatigue and depression scores dropped by around 50 percent after six months

During the study period, their blood levels of inflammatory markers also improved, Brenton said

So, should every MS patient start a ketogenic diet?

Not necessarily, Brenton said

The study is scheduled to be presented April 2-7 at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in Seattle

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"The ketogenic diet may be associated with several mechanisms by which women benefit, including reducing inflammation, reducing body fat, and/or promoting a less inflammatory gut microbiome," says the new study

Giesser noted that the study does have its limitations, including its small size and lack of a control group for comparison

The ketogenic diet is not without risks, she said

General dietary recommendations for women include a heart-healthy diet for women, limiting saturated fat and highly refined grains, sugar and processed foods, and colorful plants, lean protein and polyunsaturated fats such as omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and other rich Fatty fish, give advice
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