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Supplements for multiple sclerosis (MS): Do any supplements reduce symptoms or relapse?
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Use of vitamins and herbal supplements is common among people with MS, with 33% to 80% of people using these and other nonconventional therapies to treat symptoms (Yadav, Neurology 2014). But do supplements and vitamins really help?
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Ben22633
April 27, 2025Some websites claim Rhodiola rosea is helpful for MS and some claim it is harmful. Are there any studies indicating either?
ConsumerLab.com
June 13, 2025We are not aware of clinical research proving the benefit or safety of rhodiola in people with MS.
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Fortunee21526
January 01, 2025Any research into Pectin?
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February 26, 2025At this time, we are not aware of clinical studies evaluating pectin for MS.
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K M
December 11, 2024Since selenium was mentioned, I'll ask here if CL could add selenium glycinate to your selenium review the next time it's updated.
ConsumerLab.com
December 17, 2024Thank you for your feedback! We've added some information about selenium glycinate to our Selenium Supplements Review: https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/selenium-supplements-review-ratings/selenium/#selenium-glycinate
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Deborah20606
September 06, 2024Very disheartening. So, no supplement significantly helps... Vitamin D had been recommended by my neurologist, as has B12.
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RobbIt
August 11, 2024Thank you very much for this excellent compilation for MS!!
ConsumerLab.com
August 11, 2024Glad to be of help!
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Rebecca19536
May 21, 2024Thank you for your continued study reviews and updates in the MS category.
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May 22, 2024Glad you're finding it helpful!
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Hilene15823
December 21, 2023Do you have any information on the use of Foltanx for peripheral neuropathy r/t MS? If one is taking a multivitamin, would the addition of Foltanx be harmful? Thank you.
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