Douma Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 A tailored diet plan from a dietician may help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) ingest more calcium from foods, which could make their bones stronger and less prone to osteoporosis. That’s according to data from CalciCoach (NCT02664623), a clinical study that compared the amount of dietary calcium consumed by MS patients who received three sessions of personalized advice from a dietician versus how much was consumed among those who received nutritional advice from a leaflet. The study, “Personalized dietary advices provided by a dietitian increase calcium intake in outpatients with multiple sclerosis—Results from a randomized, controlled, single-blind trial,” was published in Frontiers in Nutrition. People with MS may be more prone to developing osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and brittle and more likely to break. To keep bones healthy, it’s important to get enough calcium from food. It’s also important to have enough vitamin D, which helps absorb calcium. Many factors can contribute to osteoporosis with MS. They include inactivity or reduced mobility, long-term use of glucocorticoids, a type of corticosteroids, and low exposure to sunlight that can result in not enough vitamin D being produced. Dairy products and fatty fish are good sources of calcium, but many people with MS go on dairy-free and plant-based diets, such as the McDougall diet or the paleo diet, because they’ve been suggested to ease the symptoms of MS. Those who decide to go on such diets must make sure they get all the nutrients they need, calcium included. https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/news-posts/2023/02/13/dietician-advice-helps-ms-patients-improve-calcium-intake/ Member -> Moderator -> Super Moderator -> Supervisor -> Ex-Staff (Absent) -> Supervisor -> Administrator -> Ex-Staff -> Administrator -> Ex-Staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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