The diverse data sets for MS are all compatible
with the hypothesis that diet is the main
environmental factor in the cause of the
disease. Only diet is compatible with the
extensive and varied epidemiological data
base. It appears that the activation of T-cells
against the CNS by molecular mimicry initiated
by food proteins and the constant irritation
and weakening of the blood-brain barrier
by immune reactions caused by food hypersensitivities
and by micro-emboli related to saturated
fats eventually result in the onset and progression
of MS. On this basis the best treatment for
MS is to remove the foods which activate
the T-cells and which damage the BBB and
to add supplements which strengthen the CNS,
the immune system, the BBB and the gut. One
should avoid all dairy, cereal grains, eggs,
yeast and legumes, identify all food hypersensitivities
by an ELISA test and remove these offending
foods from one's diet, reduce saturated fat
intake to less than 15 g a day, increase
polyunsaturated fat (unrefined oils) intake
and take a variety of supplements including
vitamins, minerals and anthocyanosides. Substantial
evidence indicates that a faithful adherence
to this dietary regime will greatly reduce,
and may well eliminate, MS exacerbations.
Unfortunately, no research is being done
on the relationship between MS and diet despite
the very obvious links between the two. The
MS community must become proactive and lobby
National MS Societies to promote and support
research which will decide beyond a reasonable
doubt if diet affects the progression of
MS. The community must adopt a comrade-in-arms
approach in fighting against MS and insist
on substantial research initiatives which
will possibly benefit them in the near term.
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MS-Diet Support Group 
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