Slow MS progression at the dinner table (no RX required!)

It’s refreshing to see other medical professionals finally recognizing the power of diet, supplementation, and simple lifestyle changes.

Instead of always defaulting to a prescription, they’re starting to ask, “What if food is medicine?”

That’s something I’ve preached for years.

And now, a new study has revealed that a delicious dinner option may slow disease progression in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.

It’s never too late to make changes

Researchers followed more than 2,700 Swedish patients with MS enrolled in the Epidemiologic Investigation of Multiple Sclerosis. Subjects’ dietary habits and MS disease progression were tracked for up to 15 years.

Ultimately, patients with the highest fish intake—especially oily or lean varieties—had a 44 percent lower risk of disease progression compared to those who rarely or never ate fish.

And get this… even those who started eating more fish within five years of diagnosis still saw a 20 percent reduction in disease progression. Proof that it’s never too late to make lifestyle changes!

The protective effect was even stronger in people who consistently stuck with a high-fish diet. That makes sense—because oily fish, like salmon and tuna, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, known for their anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties.

And don’t forget taurine—found in leaner fish, like cod and perch—which also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

You have options

When it comes to MS, medical options are limited. While medications can reduce relapse rates for some patients, they’re not great at preventing long-term disease progression.

And they come with a laundry list of side effects.

That’s why I was so excited to come across this new study. It shows that something as simple as eating more fish can outperform pharmaceuticals.

Plus, any meaningful dietary shift will influence your gut microbiome, which is really ground zero for your health.

Now, the researchers didn’t explicitly recommend fish oil supplements—but I will. Because I get it—eating fish regularly isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.

And that’s where many struggle… because consistent omega-3 intake is key. These fatty acids are essential in managing inflammatory and autoimmune conditions—like MS.

So, choose to add more fish to your plate—or opt for a high-quality fish oil supplement that delivers 3,000 mg daily of the omega-3s, EPA and DHA.

To learn more about the remarkable health benefits of fish, check out the December 2023 issue of my monthly newsletter, Logical Health Alternatives (“ENRICH your holiday celebrations—and your health—with the ‘feast of the seven fishes’”).

Click here to read more. (I even include an exclusive recipe for you to try!)