A significant number of people with MS may have some degree of malabsorption. In one study, forty two percent of MS patients were shown to have fat malabsorption, forty two percent were shown to have high levels of undigested meat fibers in their feces, twenty- seven percent had abnormal sugar absorption, and twelve percent had malabsorption of vitamin B12 . Multiple Sclerosis and Malabsorption. American Journal of Gastroenterology v.68. Malabsorption is an important factor since it can cause multiple subclinical nutrient deficiencies even when dietary intake is carefully executed.
Effective help is available now for people with Multiple Sclerosis.
The traditional approach is medications and physical therapy, but now a massive amount of nutrient research validates the effect diet and supplements can have for the body to heal. Lifestyle changes can also make a big difference. Our Nutrient Associations, Lifestyle Changes, Medical Options and Precautions provides many of these alternatives for the management of multiple sclerosis.