Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where a type of immune cell attacks the Myelin sheath around nerves and causes the nerves to misfire or not work at all. It is a bit like an electrical wire that has had the insulation removed and it shorts out where it touches other wires. The cause of MS is not known but is thought to be caused by a virus that activates the immune system to attack myelin. MS is a fluctuating disease where symptoms can go into remission then get worse. Some sufferers have symptoms that progress rapidly.

My view is that demylation and remylation of nerves is a natural process that the body uses to remodel the nerve connections in the brain and spinal cord. Recent research backs up this idea where it has been shown that this process occurs in teenagers up to about age 25 years. In MS this process tends to favour demylation.

The object of our research is to create conditions in the MS sufferer that favor remyaltion.

Once immune cells attack the myelin sheath around the nerves they produce free radicals to kill the cells. This is a normal process used by the immune system to kill infective species in the body. In MS these free radicals generate a chain reaction of inflammation that results in more cells being killed. The current drug treatments available for MS attempt to damp down the immune system. This approach is not entirely successful in that it doesn't seem to stop the inflammatory response and has unpleasant side effects.

Our experimental diet in theory stops all the known inflammatory processes associated with MS and damps down that section of immune system that attacks myelin sheath.

In MS it has been found that there is an acute deficiency of omega three fatty acids in brain tissue. This may well be as a result of disease but it is clear at a biochemical level that correcting this deficiency reduces the inflammatory response associated with MS and creates an environment where remylation is more likely. Published research indicated that around 20 grams of fish oil is required to restore this deficiency. This level of fish oil also seems to damp down the area of immune system associated with autoimmune diseases.

B group Vitamins are closely associated with nerve function and we recommend a supplement twice daily.

Vitamin B12 is particularly helpful for MS and we suggest a separate supplement for this vitamin.

Vitamin D has been shown to be deficient in a number of autoimmune diseases. If you are unable to spend significant time in the sun then up to 1000IU of Vitamin D can be helpful.

Magnesium supplement have been suggested as being helpful for MS but there is little data backing this up but worth a try as lots of diet are deficient in Magnesium.

Saturated fats, sugar, caffeine, soft drinks, nicotine and margarine should be greatly reduced or avoided as they can increase inflammatory response.

Avoid gluten as it has been implicated in causing abnormal immune response in autoimmune diseases. Most grain products contain gluten.

All cells in body use a fatty acid called alpha lipoic acid to control energy and free radical production in the cell. This fatty acid has an enormous ability to damp down inflammatory response and to regulate that part of immune system associated with auto immunity. Best results are obtained with intravenous injections as only a very small percentage is absorbed orally. We have formulated a rub on material that gives absorption similar to intravenous injection.

As part of our on going research on this diet we are prepared to supply this rub at cost of postage. In any case we suggest a supplement of alpha lipoic acid.

A diet rich in fruit and vegetables particularly purple and red fruits and or vegetables is highly recommended along with deep-sea fish.

Suggested Regime

Breakfast

Take seven fish oil tablets and apply Rub or take supplement of Lipoic Acid. Serve of freshly prepared fruit salad containing wide range of fruit including at least one acid fruit.

Morning Tea.

Cup of Ginseng tea and fruit.

Lunch

Sardine or Salmon salad containing wide range of vegetables include green vegetables. Salad dressing lemon juice or vinegar with flax seed oil. For variation a lean serve of cold roast meat is OK. Suggest you cook this for tea night before. Do not use shop prepared meats. Flaxseed oil in any quantity can be used on all meals as a replacement for butter or margarine.

Tea

Cold water fish and vegetables with preference for green vegetables. Things like spinach and broccoli are important. Lean roast meat, chicken or steak is OK. Tofu is also good. To make Tofu more flavoursome coat in chili and garlic and fry in olive oil. Curried lean meat or fish and vegetables at least twice per week is recommended. Curry contains some powerful free radical scavengers.

If you cannot live without bread use flaxseed oil instead of butter or margarine with your bread.

For further information contact me

Don Stone (Director Peak Natural Products P/L)

PO Box 181 Apollo Bay Vic 3233

03 52370231

peak@bemail.com.au

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