Food as medicine: Study finds specialized diet lowers depression in MS patients

06 Mar 2023 — Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients that followed an overcoming MS (OMS) diet for 2.5 years had a 20% lower risk of depression than those that did not and a 30% lower depression risk than people that stopped following the diet, according to a new study. The researchers note that diet modification and maintenance may help to manage MS symptoms, but patients need support for ongoing adherence.