Monthly Archives: January 2017

Diet Tips for Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease. It develops when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own central nervous system. Nerve fibers in the body are usually coated with a layer of myelin, a substance that protects the nerves and helps to transmit electrical signals. In patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), the myelin is damaged. Areas that have less myelin

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Biotin: Health Benefits, Recommended Intake

Biotin, also known as vitamin H or B7, and often grouped with the B-complex vitamins, is a water-soluble vitamin that can be produced by bacteria in the body and which is present in numerous foods. Recommended intake of biotin The Adequate Intake (AI) for biotin is 30 micrograms per day for adults over 18 years of age. Biotin deficiency is

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Can Biotin Help Treat Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system affects the central nervous system, including the brain and the spinal cord. The cause is unknown, but it may involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) use diet to help manage their symptoms, and vitamins are an essential component of this. One

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