10 best foods for multiple sclerosis patients

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Multiple sclerosis often causes vision-related problems, numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, and other symptoms. The disease occurs when the body's infection defense system attacks and destroys cells that affect the nerve connections of the brain and spinal cord. Although, there are many treatments available to help control and manage symptoms. However, the patient can choose foods and develop an appropriate diet to control the disease.

1. Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis with disorders of the brain and spinal cord that cause neurological impairment. Some researchers believe that multiple sclerosis is an abnormal immune response against the body's central nervous system.
Multiple sclerosis often causes inflammation and relapsing many times that destroy the myelin sheath of nerves. When this happens, many areas of scar tissue form along the outer coating of nerve cells. This results in a delay or blockage in the transmission of nerve impulses.
Multiple sclerosis has forms such as:
Relapsing and relapsing form: This form of the disease often presents with scattered symptoms and may disappear. When symptoms flare up to attack the body or recur, it can last for days. In between episodes, the person may feel quite normal. This is also the most common form of multiple sclerosis. The secondary form has symptoms that appear and disappear at first, but the next time the disease occurs, the condition worsens and the disease can occur in people who begin to have recurrent episodes and go into remission. Primary with severe initial symptoms In advanced relapsing form, symptoms gradually worsen.

2. Good foods for multiple sclerosis

2.1. Turmeric or turmeric starch?

What does multiple sclerosis eat? Turmeric belongs to the group of bright orange-yellow spices used quite commonly in food processing. Turmeric can be used with many different dishes. The main component of turmeric is curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory effects that protect nerve cells and help regulate the body's immune system. Therefore, patients with multiple sclerosis can use turmeric in all dishes or use turmeric starch or use oral tablets containing turmeric. Curcumin compound in turmeric is quite safe for everyone and does not cause side effects for users. But when using turmeric as a functional food, patients need to consult a doctor to be able to maximize the effects of turmeric.

2.2. Foods rich in vitamin D

If you have multiple sclerosis, you may be at risk for osteoporosis, which makes bones weaker and more likely to break. Vitamin D will help the body absorb and metabolize calcium better and increase bone density to improve this condition. Vitamin D also helps limit the inflammation caused by multiple sclerosis. In addition to sunlight, with the best amount of vitamin D absorbed through the skin for the body, patients can choose some foods rich in this compound such as fish, yogurt, eggs, cereals,... In case it is necessary to supplement with oral vitamin D, the patient should consult a doctor.

2.3. Dark green leafy vegetables and fruits

When patients consume dark green leafy vegetables and fruits daily, they will provide a significant amount of antioxidants that can help the body reduce inflammation. Thus, it is possible to prevent the recurrence of multiple sclerosis. These foods also provide the body with rich fiber content to help the body's digestive process better. Patients should choose foods rich in antioxidants such as onions, apples, berries, black currants, or citrus fruits,...

2.4. Using ginger for patients with multiple sclerosis

In many parts of the world, including Vietnam, ginger is known as a medicine with healing effects, in addition, ginger can be used to prepare daily dishes. Studies on the effects of ginger have shown that ginger can help calm the immune system and can improve memory problems or muscle pain - symptoms quite common in people with multiple diseases scattered sclerosis.
Moreover, fresh ginger also helps bring more benefits to the body when using capsules containing components of ginger. Therefore, patients should use fresh ginger that is peeled, chopped and added to dishes during processing. Or you can use fresh ginger to make tea.

2.5. Eat foods rich in fiber

Insoluble fiber may be the best choice for people with multiple sclerosis. Foods high in soluble fiber include whole-wheat bread, fruit or green vegetables, brown rice, or other whole grains. When the body does not fully digest this fiber, it can be eliminated through the digestive system. Doing so will help prevent constipation - a common problem in people with multiple sclerosis. The fiber requirement of a normal adult can range from 21-25 grams per day. Because these fibers have a good ability to absorb water, when using these types of fiber, you should use more water each day.

2.6. Green tea is used for patients with multiple sclerosis

According to the results of studies, the composition of green tea contains a fairly rich content of EGCG, which has the effect of alleviating the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Patients who use green tea can see results in as little as 3 months. Moreover, green tea water also reduces the strengthening of the immune system, reduces inflammation and slows down the effects of multiple sclerosis on memory.

2.7. Calcium supplement products

Several studies have found an association between cow's milk and multiple sclerosis. And the theory is that the protein in products made from cow's milk can irritate the immune system. Although these studies did not find an association between dairy and multiple sclerosis, dairy should be avoided if the patient is lactose intolerant. Patients can look for foods rich in calcium to use.

2.8. Fatty fish

Herring, tuna, mackerel, sardines, ... all have a fairly rich content of omega-3 acids that help the body reduce inflammation. Research on the effects of this compound shows that people with multiple sclerosis who take 10 grams of fish oil per day have a lower risk of relapse or disability. In case the patient wants to take omega 3 supplements orally, they need to be guided by the treating doctor.

2.9. Lean meat is rich in protein

Several studies have shown that a diet low in saturated fat may help people with multiple sclerosis. When patients use protein in meat, they should skip fatty red meats and choose low-fat white meat such as skinless chicken or can replace meat with beans and lentils. The composition of these beans is quite rich in fiber and folate, which helps reduce the attacks of multiple sclerosis.

2.10. Good cereals for patients with multiple sclerosis

People with multiple sclerosis should eat 3 to 5 servings of whole grains such as wholegrain pasta, quinoa, or brown rice per day. The complex carbs in whole grains can prevent an increase in energy and help reduce fatigue. The amount of magnesium and iron in cereals helps to slow down the effects of multiple sclerosis,...