Can a low-fat diet help decrease multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms?

Roy Swank's low-fat diet is probably the most commonly recommended low-fat diet for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Roy Swank, M.D., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Neurology at Oregon Health Sciences University, spent five decades researching MS.

Researched for over 35 years, the low-fat Swank diet was found to be most beneficial for those who started it early in the disease course or for those who had only mild disability. On the Swank diet, many people with MS did experience less frequent and less severe attacks, less worsening of overall neurological condition, and a decreased death rate. The Swank diet is one of moderation and is considered well-balanced and consistent with generally accepted dietary guidelines. It is believed to pose no nutritional risk for those with MS.