Comparison of Nutrition Habits Before and After Multiple Sklerosis (MS) Disease, Investigation of the Effects of Quality and Balanced Nutrition on the MS Attacks

Aim: In this study, we compared the nutritional habits of before and after MS and the effect of adequate and balanced nutrition on MS attacks was investigated. Method: This study was conducted in accordance with the data collection form on the internet without the place. It was formed with the participation of 98 patients diagnosed with MS and the mean age was 34.08 ± 7.93 years. Nutritional status of before and after MS, general information, anthropometric measurements, educational level, working status and physical activity levels of the participants were evaluated. SPSS program was used to evaluate the data. Findings: According to the results, positive effects of consumption of probiotic, prebiotic, fiber, vitamin B1 and selenium source products were observed in decreasing attack frequency. It was found that only vitamin B1 sources had a statistically significant relationship with the frequency of attacks. The effects of supplementation of Omega-3 and vitamin D on the frequency and type of attacks were not observed. Conclusion: In this study, the importance of adequate and balanced nutrition on MS formation, frequency and variety of attacks has seen, as in all diseases. Not just adequate and balanced nutrition, but also probiotic, prebiotic products, fiber and functional foods that affect the formation of healthy intestinal microbiota should be consumed due to their antioxidant properties