Multiple Sclerosis and Gut Health

Hi @msbattler, your question intrigued me. I had no idea that this was link that is being researched. This article gives a nice plain language overview with links to multiple research studies and evidence.

- What’s the Latest on the Link Between MS and Your Gut? https://www.healthline.com/health/ms/link-between-ms-and-gut

I'm also tagging fellow MS members like @seanmay23 @helenlodahl @kip170 @kco @chris462 @asquires @ydawson @chefbrown @tashanharrell @disneyfan and @babettelizardo to see if they have any thoughts.

You might also be interested in this related discussion:
- Leaky gut syndrome? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/leaky-gut-syndrome/

MSBattler, do you have gastro-intestinal issues? How are they being managed?

Hello @msbattler and @colleenyoung

This is also of interest to me. There has also been evidence linking Parkinson's Disease with gut issues, including leaky gut. I find it interesting that two neurological issues can be tied to the GI tract. As I've had three surgeries of the upper GI tract I am interested in seeing how this research unfolds.

Here is a link to some websites that discuss this interesting correlation,

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32247371/
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/gut-microbiome-and-parkinsons-disease/

I know my MS is caused by my leaky gut. I made smoothies for my self containing blueberries, strawberries, bananas, green powder, probiotics and flax seed milk every day for a year and I reversed my gut health and my MS. I went from walking with a cane and a leg brace for drop foot to walking just fine today. My problem is my gut is leaky again and I was hoping for a more permanent solution. Does anyone have a formal for fixing leaky gut?

I had a leaky gut years ago, unfortunately I don't believe there is a formula that will help everyone but I can tell you what I did. I went to what is called a doctor of functional medicine. If you don't know what that is they are doctors, usually of internal medicine, who have also specialized in functional medicine. They know a lot about nutritional issues and gut health. This doctor with the help of nutritionist, helped me reverse mine in a little less than a year.

@christinebuchar hello and welcome to connect. I certainly don’t know the answer to your question, but i found this other discussion that talks about leaky gut. Hopefully, you can find some good information.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/leaky-gut-syndrome/
Have you seen a hospital-bases dietician?

Hello @christinebuchar and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Gut health is such an important topic. I actually found an existing discussion on MS and gut health so you will notice that I have moved your post here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/multiple-sclerosis-and-gut-health/

I wonder if you've researched collagen for gut health? I've found the following information that you may find helpful.

- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Collagen and biotin supplements: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-collagen-and-biotin-supplements/

Have you already included a type II collagen into your diet?