If effective it would be a symptomatic response and not an effect on the progress of the disease. Current evidence would support MS being an autoimmune disorder rather than a neurochemical disorder. The autoimmune injury to the nervous system may create problems in neurochemical transmitters and responsiveness, but it is not likely to be the primary defect. I have been unable to find any indication that L-Phenylalanine in standard doses used in Aspartame and other food additives would be dangerous in conjunction with the use of an antidepressant. The question as to whether or not higher doses would produce symptoms is one that I am unable to find the answer for.
Most physicians discourage higher doses in general or health food supplements.
The Cari Loder treatment is not one that can or should be recommended. It reflects an effort, in my opinion, to distort the proper treatment of MS and it distracts the patient's attention from the use of more appropriate medications. Answers have been provided by leading neurologists are intended for educational and informational use only. Comments are based on professional experience and do not represent therapeutic recommendation or prescription. Property of Multiple Sclerosis Only.