Multiple sclerosis vitamins are important consideration for anyone suffering from MS and there are a number of different vitamins and supplements that can be taken to help in your fight against multiple sclerosis. Vitamins and supplements are generally available from any good health food store bought before starting on any course you should have a personal consultation with a fully trained nutritionist or health practitioner.
Three generally acknowledged supplements for multiple sclerosis are, vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium. Vitamin D is especially important in areas of the world that are exposed to less sunlight and can help reduced relapses. Calcium is important to maintain good bone health as there are links between osteoporosis and MS whilst magnesium helps produce cellular energy which is needed for nerve impulse transmission. For magnesium deficiencies are common in patients with multiple sclerosis and may well be caused by a diet high in saturated fats and refined foods.
B Vitamin Supplement
Other important multiple sclerosis vitamins include vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin E. The B vitamins tend to work together and are required by your body for the normal functioning of the nerves and brain, as well as helping with the release of energy from food. A deficiency in B12 can impair the processes of the immune system and it is thought that people with MS may be lacking in B12 because of an inability to absorb food properly in the gut. Vitamin E is an antioxidant vitamin which protects against free radical damage by slowing down the degenerative process and enhancing immune system response and is best taken with a supplements such as fish oils or evening primrose oil.
Along with multiple sclerosis vitamins, oils are also an important supplement with the most common ones taken being evening primrose oil, flax seed oil and fish oils. Evening primrose oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids and is highly in Omega 6 which helps regulate the immune system. Fish oil supplements are high in Omega 3 essential fatty acids and are needed to help the nervous system option normally as well as reducing inflammation. Unsurprisingly the incidence of MS is lower in countries where the intake of oily fish is high. Flax seed oil provide a good balance of Omega 6 and Omega 3 and is a good alternative to fish seed oils if you are a vegetarian.
Alongside the multiple sclerosis vitamins and supplements it is also important to maintain a healthy diet. Your diet is completely down to you and it is possibly the only thing that you are in total control of, so you should make every effort to maintain a diet that will help your MS. I changed my diet significantly a few years ago and the changes in my health have been remarkable. Initially I tried a few of the better known MS diets but found them to be very boring and restrictive, and made mealtimes more of a chore than anything else. I now have a solid plan that I follow which is a combination of vitamins, supplements, and an enjoyable diet. As your natural inner balance is restored, you will begin to experience renewed energy, absence of pain and aches, and more and more of your symptoms associated to Multiple Sclerosis will disappear... These your first steps to freedom from Multiple Sclerosis medication!