Mediterranean Diet May Cut Multiple Sclerosis Risk, UK Study Finds

A large UK study reveals that adopting a Mediterranean-style diet may significantly lower the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), particularly in younger adults and non-smokers. The findings suggest dietary changes offer a promising avenue for MS prevention.

• Mediterranean diet linked to 14% lower MS risk per adherence point.
• Benefits strongest for non-smokers (26% risk drop) and those under 45 (23% reduction).
• Study tracked over 285,000 adults for nearly two decades.
• Diet's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties are key.
• Findings published in the Multiple Sclerosis Journal.
• Encourages early adoption of healthy eating habits for disease prevention.

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