Vitamins, minerals, and supplements for MS

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 There are conclusive studies proving that Alpha Lipoic Acid is exceptional at reducing brain atrophy in SPMS Patients. As probably many of you know, the double blind study on 54 SPMS patients half of them being given 1200 mg ALA and half a placebo showed unequivocally that the ALA group had a 70% decrease in brain atrophy than the placebo group over the course of 96 weeks. Why is this exceptional? Well first, because brain atrophy in SPMS is the real predictor of disability, more so than the number of relapses (if your MS is still active) or number of lesions. Second because Alpha Lipoic Acid was proven to be more effective than Ocrevus when comparing the effect both had against a placebo (Ocrevus had only decreased the brain atrophy by 40% while ALA by 68%. At first sight these numbers don't mean much but let's do some calculations. According to the study, there was a 0.65% yearly rate of brain atrophy for an SPMS patient (or 10 grams brain mass per year) versus 0.2% rate of yearly atrophy for an ALA supplementing MS patient (or 3 grams of Brain mass lost every year). If you assume this rate will be seen year after year, the difference is astounding...If we multiply those values by 40 (supposing that that is the number of years will be battling SPMS), we can calculate that a person with MS looses on average 400 grams (30% of Brain cells) , versus a person with MS that supplements with ALA that would only lose 120 grams of brain matter (8% of brain cells) which is considered normal brain atrophy.

      Research suggests that a   link between vitamin D and MS.  The link   between vitamin D and MS is strengthened by the   association between sunlight and the risk of MS.   Vitamin D   may lessen the frequency and severity of MS symptoms.    Most Neurologist will test your D3 levels to find out if you are deficient (below 15 ng/ML).  With that said, many of us supplement our diets with 2000 mg. of D3 taken once or twice a day.

     These provide Omega-3 fatty   acids, in the group called polyunsaturated fats which are considered a   healthy fat that lowers the risk of heart disease. It can be found in salmon,   tuna, sardines and mackerel. Studies giving MS patients Omega-3 supplements along   with Avonex, Betaseron, Copaxone, or Rebif showed it could reduce the   efficacy of those MS disease-modifying therapies. Researchers do not   recommend using Omega-3s in place of those disease-modifying drugs. Omega-3   can also interact negatively with anti-coagulant drugs such as Warfarin and   aspirin. Patients with comorbidities who want to take this supplement should   discuss using fish oil with their doctors.    

   Vitamin B complex includes thiamine (vitamin B1),   riboflavin (vitamin B2), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), and cyanocobalamin (vitamin   B12). While this array of B vitamins work together in beneficial ways, some   studies claim that B6—pyridoxine—can reduce inflammation in autoimmune   disease.    

     Many MS patients taking mega doses from 4,200 -   25,000 mg of Cranberry Juice extract report it effective preventing UTI. There are no scientific studies to   substantiate this. You must also be   cautious if you are prone to kidney stones    blood or pull from your bones.

     formulated for brain health-   may help to diminish symptoms of hyperactivity, depression, anxiety, and   other brain-related disorders - improves memory -
    demonstrated restoration of function in aging neurons in animal studies -   the only form of magnesium that significantly increases levels of magnesium   in the brain    

made from magnesium and the amino acid glycine - promotes relaxation is easily absorbed - may improve leaky gut - may reduce nerve pain

      made from magnesium and the organic compound malic acid - improves energy levels - reduces muscle pain - may counteract heavy metals

     1. relieves constipation - can help regulate blood   pressure - may reduce cholesterol   2. well absorbed - improves   athletic performance and recovery - improves cardiovascular health   3. supports healthy nervous system function - supports   the body’s detox system - high bioavailability    

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      regulates neuromuscular   signals, muscle contractions and balancing calcium levels within the body,   magnesium can help muscles relax and contract, easing pain , releases cramps   and it also absorbs through the skin. This is great at calming spasming muscles. Simply spray it on and message it in. Everyone with MS should have a bottle.