Randomized control trial evaluation of a modified Paleolithic dietary intervention in the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a pilot study

A Paleolithic diet may improve fatigue and quality of life in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, but past research has evaluated the effects of this dietary intervention in combination with other treatments such as exercise. Thus, the purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate a modified...

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Published in:Degenerative neurological and neuromuscular disease 2017-01, Vol.7, p.1-18
Main Authors: Irish, Amanda K, Erickson, Constance M, Wahls, Terry L, Snetselaar, Linda G, Darling, Warren G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acupuncture
Alternative medicine
Analysis
Care and treatment
Carotenoids
Chronic illnesses
Clinical Trial Report
Development and progression
Diet
Fatigue
Fatty acids
Gluten
Gluten-free diet
Health aspects
Inflammation
Intervention
Legumes
Medical research
Multiple sclerosis
Nutrition research
Nuts
Olive oil
Pain
Paleolithic
Polyphenols
Quality of life
Seafood
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Summary:A Paleolithic diet may improve fatigue and quality of life in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, but past research has evaluated the effects of this dietary intervention in combination with other treatments such as exercise. Thus, the purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate a modified Paleolithic dietary intervention (MPDI) in the treatment of fatigue and other symptoms in relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). We measured the effects of a MPDI in 17 individuals with RRMS. Of 34 subjects randomly assigned to control (maintain usual diet) and intervention (MPDI) groups, nine subjects (one man) completed the control group and eight subjects (one man) completed the MPDI. Significant improvements were seen in Fatigue Severity Scale score and also in Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 and time to complete (dominant hand) 9-Hole Peg Test from baseline in MPDI subjects compared to controls. Increased vitamin K serum levels were also observed in MPDI subjects postprotocol compared to controls. A Paleolithic diet may be useful in the treatment and management of MS, by reducing perceived fatigue, increasing mental and physical quality of life, increasing exercise capacity, and improving hand and leg function. By increasing vitamin K serum levels, the MPDI may also reduce inflammation.
ISSN:1179-9900
1179-9900
DOI:10.2147/DNND.S116949