The effect of nutritional counselling on diet and plasma EFA status in multiple sclerosis patients over 3 years.
The dietary intake of 83 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) was assessed by the 7-day weighed intake method prior to dietary advice and at 6-monthly intervals thereafter up to 36 months. The P:S ratio of the diet increased from an initial value of 0.8 to 1.5 after 6 months and 1.34 at 36 months. Biochemical investigation of plasma essential fatty acid (EFA) status specifically linoleic, eicosapentanoic and docosahexanoic acids showed significant correlations with diet. Concurrent 6-monthly neurological and physiotherapy assessments were also carried out, the neurological results are discussed in relation to a nutrient scoring system.
ARMS Research Unit, Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton, London, UK.
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Crawford
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D004032:Diet; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005230:Fatty Acids, Nonesterified / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000097:blood / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009420:Nervous System / Q000503:physiopathology; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D010349:Patient Compliance
D005230:Fatty Acids, Nonesterified