Mediterranean diet is linked to less objective disability in multiple sclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The multiple sclerosis (MS) community is highly interested in diet as a potential protective factor against disability, but empirical evidence remains limited.

Objective

Evaluate associations between patient-reported Mediterranean diet alignment and objective disability in a real-world MS cohort.

Methods

Data were analyzed from persons with MS, aged 18-65, who completed the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS), MS Functional Composite (MSFC; primary disability metric), and patient-reported outcomes (PROs; disability, gait disturbance, fatigue, anxiety, and depression) as part of our Comprehensive Annual Assessment Program. Multiple regression predicted MSFC (and PROs) with MEDAS after adjusting for demographic (age, sex, race, ethnicity, and socioe

SUBMITTER: Katz Sand I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9918647 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature