The facts about multiple sclerosis

The role of the gut microbiota in multiple sclerosis

During the past decade, research has revealed that the vast community of micro-organisms that inhabit the gut — known as the gut microbiota — is intricately linked to human health and disease, partly as a result of its influence on systemic immune responses. Accumulating evidence demonstrates that these effects on immune function are important in neuroinflammatory diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), and that modulation of the microbiome c…

The facts about multiple sclerosis

DuBOIS — Approximately 1 million people in the U.S. are living with multiple sclerosis (MS). While the symptoms usually appear when people are in the prime of their lives — between the ages of 20 and 40 — the disease…

Recognizing Multiple Sclerosis: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment

Lancaster, CA.- Did you know that Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerves, leading to a range of symptoms that can vary widely from person to person. “MS can present with a variety of symptoms, including muscle weakness, difficulty with coordination and balance, numbness or tingling in the limbs, and problems with vision,” notes Dr. Mariam Makary-Botros, a specialist in neurology …

Found in a small number of foods, the vitamin is typically converted from other compounds in our bodies upon exposure to sunlight. French researchers have found that vitamin D supplements may be an effective treatment for multiple sclerosis. The product plays an important role in the absorption of calcium from the intestine, as well as in immune functions, cell growth, metabolism, and neuromuscular activity.

Multiple Sclerosis: A Global Challenge, A Growing Awareness

According to World MS Day, every five minutes, someone somewhere in the world is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is the most common neurological condition, affecting more than 2.7 millio…