Ketogenic diet for multiple sclerosis
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This study tests whether a ketogenic diet can help people with multiple sclerosis. You would follow a special high-fat, low-carb diet for a period, and the researchers will check its effects on your symptoms and overall health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with relapsing-remitting or progressive multiple sclerosis.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 39.9.
- If you take MS medications, your dose has been stable for the last 6 months, or you haven't taken any MS drugs for 6 months.
- You are not currently following a weight loss or special diet (like vegetarian or vegan), and you are willing to try the ketogenic diet.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you haven't had a relapse or steroid treatment in the last 30 days.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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