A majority of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients expressed interest in diet modification as a means of benefitting their health, according to a recent study. Researchers mailed 601 MS patients a dietary modification survey containing questions regarding subject demographics, disease course, and diet-related questions. Their data demonstrate the feasibility of patient recruitment for future studies assessing therapeutic intervention by way of diet modification for MS. They found:

• Of the 199 survey responders, 91.5% were interested in diet modification.

• 17% admitted to currently attempting a diet for their MS.

• Willingness to attempt diet therapy was not affected by demographic features or an individual’s disease course.

• Over 85% of these patients were willing to attempt diet therapy for 3 months or longer.

Citation: Brenton, JN, Goldman, MD. A study of dietary modification: Perceptions and attitudes of patients with multiple sclerosis. [Published online ahead of print April 28, 2016]. Mult Scler Relat Disord. doi:19.1016/j.msard.2016.04.009.