3 New Things About MS

Multiple sclerosis affects more than 400,000 Americans and an estimated 2.5 million persons worldwide. The disease has evolved from untreatable to one for which many disease-modifying therapy options are available for patients with relapsing MS, and new therapies are in the pipeline.Highlights of recent findings about MS are summarized in this slide show. Key take-home points:
• Coffee intake may protect against MS, supporting the idea that caffeine may have protective effects for the brain.
• Women with MS may consume lower amounts of 5 antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients: magnesium, folate (from food), vitamin E, lutein-zeaxanthin, and quercetin.
• Identification of the pathological progression of MS may lead to new treatment options.