Sclerosis

Sclerosis is a medical term that refers to the thickening of tissues as a result of the proliferation of connective tissue as a result of inflammation or aging.

There are varieties of the disease, the causes and symptoms are also different.

The main recommendations regarding nutrition in the treatment of multiple sclerosis are given by the doctor, and the main thing is to change the menu so that the patient receives the maximum amount of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. In addition, it is necessary for the patient to eat not only properly but also moderately, as some products are useful in moderation, but excessive consumption would adversely affect the health of the person with multiple sclerosis (especially if he is over 40 years old). ).

It is extremely important to eat as many fruits and vegetables raw, baked or steamed, because they contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals.

• A balanced diet implies mandatory enrichment of the body with proteins that can be obtained by eating fish, meat (it is best to choose lean species to be included in the menu no more often than 3-4 times a week), milk, eggs, legumes (peas, beans), rice, buckwheat, millet.
• When choosing products containing carbohydrates, it is best to reduce the amount of sugar, emphasizing products made from wholemeal flour, oatmeal and bran.
• In the treatment of multiple sclerosis, doctors recommend taking antioxidants to increase the body's defenses and its resistance to infections. Among antioxidant vitamins has vitamin A. It is found in broccoli, carrots, apricots, pumpkin, spinach, parsley, fish oil, liver, egg yolk, seaweed, sea cabbage , curd.
• One of the powerful antioxidants is vitamin E, which is obtained by consuming: spinach, broccoli, various nuts, sea buckthorn, rose hips, prunes, dried apricots, cucumbers, carrots, onions, sorrel, radishes, squid, salmon, oats, wheat , barley. In addition, vitamin E helps to normalize sexual function in men, supports the work of the heart in case of damage to its blood vessels.
• It is useful to consume legumes , corn, chicken, liver, buckthorn, strawberries. Also oatmeal and barley porridge due to the presence of vitamin H in them, which maintains immunity and normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Vegetable and unrefined oils (especially cold pressed) are also suitable to be present in the menu of a person with multiple sclerosis. These are mostly olive oil and linseed oil, as they contain amino acids that help repair those areas of the brain that are affected by multiple sclerosis.
• It is important to remember that some drugs used to treat the disease remove calcium and potassium from the body, so it is necessary to obtain these substances by consuming products rich in them.

• To normalize the nervous system, B vitamins are needed, the sources of which are cereals, whole grain porridge, wholemeal bread, meat. In addition, these products contain magnesium, which prevents an increase in blood pressure.
• In multiple sclerosis, get vitamin C, which not only strengthens the immune system, but also strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
• Products containing the vitamin: black currants, citrus fruits, sweet peppers, rose hips, buckthorn, kiwi, broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries.

Harmful food for sclerosis

• Older people need to limit the intake of foods high in cholesterol, namely: fatty meats and fish, caviar, eggs (to be consumed in moderation), chocolate, cocoa, black tea.
• To reduce sweets in the menu (candy, sugar, etc.), because they lead to obesity and saturate the body with fats that are not useful to him, and at the same time require energy for processing.
• It is extremely important not to smoke or drink alcohol.
• Cookies should not be abused, as they usually contain trans fats.
• Caffeinated beverages (coffee, cola) should also be excluded because they wash away calcium from the bones.