Conclusions of studies on MS treatment effectiveness by Life Extension Foundation

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Life Extension Foundation, Disease Treatment and Prevention , expanded 4th

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An Oregon researcher, Dr. R. Swank, found a significant correlation between MS

and dietary fat. He developed a low fat diet, with animal meat mostly replaced

by fish or fish oil(with EPA/DHA) and olive oil.  Studies found the Swank diet

effective at reducing the effects of MS.   European studies have confirmed his

findings regarding connection of MS to high fat animal diets, and effectiveness

of the Swank diet.

Studies have also found deficiency in essential fatty acids to be associated

with demyelination, again consistent with the Swank findings. Studies have also

found protective effects of diets high in vegetable protein, dietary fiber,

cereal fiber, vit C, vit D, thiamin, riboflavin, calcium, potassium, and

magnesium. A study found increased vit D helpful in reducing MS effects.

Additionally curcumin and Acetyl-L-Carnitine were found by studies to be

neuroprotective.   Both reduce inflammation/ oxidative stress.   Extracts of

green tea(EGCG) and black tea(theaflavins) also have been found to be highly

effective at reducing inflammatory effects.

LEF has an MS supplement protocol, developed based on these findings.