What to Consider When Supplementing B Vitamins for MS Symptom Relief

Research findsĀ that a deficiency of B vitamins may play a role in multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms. On the other hand, supplementation of the vitamins may help. There are eight essential B vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12. The large variety can be confusing when wondering which ones best benefit people with MS.
AĀ 2018 brochureĀ from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) Ā recommends taking B6 (pyridoxine) and B12 (cobalamin). To raise B6 levels, eat salmon, tuna, pork, chicken, beans, bananas,Ā and lots of vegetables, among other food sources. For B12, consume meat, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or shellfish. Both vitamins are available in supplemental form.
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Comments
Cyn Doyle
thank you, Debi
I have often wondered about a connection between B vitamins and MS
Debi Wilson
Your welcome,Cyn! Take care,Debi
FB
Readers may find the article on this link interesting in relation to Vit B12 and MS - it's definitely food for thought. (Note - I don't subscribe to the site's content in any way, but it is the only place where I've found this article to be available outside a paywall)
http://www.direct-ms.org/document/vitamin-b12-demyelination-remyelination-and-repair-in-multiple-sclerosis/?_sf_s=B12&_sft_document_category=journal-articles&_sft_document_publication_date=november-2005&_sft_document_author=ariel-miller
John
If this is the case with B12 then I wonder why when I take B12 alone it makes me feel terrible but when I take it in a multivitamin I feel better.