Multiple Sclerosis: Diet & Nutrition
Episode 7 • March 31, 2022
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PODCAST SUMMARY
If you work with people that have multiple sclerosis, at some point, you’re going to hear about diet. And this is for good reason. As highlighted by the National MS Society, a number of diet-related factors are linked to worse MS outcomes. For example, in some recent research, lower Vitamin D and adolescent obesity were associated with increased risk for developing MS. In a mouse model of MS it was found that salt was linked with more rapid development of disease. And there are numerous studies looking at gut bacteria in people with MS. Finally, some recent research has also examined “MS diets.”
Some individuals swear by stricter diets and they lived by strict dietary rules. On the other end of the spectrum, many individuals with MS struggle to eat healthy whole foods and may rely largely on pre-packaged or easy to make foods.
In this course, you’re going to hear details about dietary research, more on the “MS Diets,” recommendations for healthy eating, as well as emotional factors or MS symptoms that may be playing a role on those two ends of the spectrum.
As a note, diet can be a controversial topic in the MS world. With strong opinions on many sides. If this is a topic that is of interest, I would encourage you to continue seeking out additional resources and research to draw your own conclusions. Some of these resources are located in our resource page associated with this podcast course.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least two ways MS symptoms can interfere with healthy diet and nutrition, and ways to overcome those challenges.
- Name the signs or red flags for when diet is leading to negative outcomes like self-criticism, guilt, shame, or decreased social interaction.
- Identify other professionals, to whom you can refer, for help with nutrition and problematic dietary patterns. For example, OT for helping to manage fatigue or identify strategies for cooking at home, or a dietician to help manage co-morbid conditions like diabetes and MS.
GUESTS / INSTRUCTORS
Emily Reilly
Healthcare Provider Engagement Manager for the NMSS & Certified Personal Trainer
Mona Bostick RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Owner of MS Bites
Ellen Mowry, M.D.
Director, Multiple Sclerosis Experimental Therapeutics Program and Professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins
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