Our series of MS Mythbusters aims to dispel some of the outdated, inaccurate or confusing information you may have heard or read.

On this episode, Dr Wolfgang Marx busts the myth that there is evidence for treating the microbiome with interventions or products on the market. In reality there is no firm grasp on what the perfect microbiome looks like, which means many gut health products are not supported by evidence.

More resources:

• Adapting your lifestyle: A guide for people with MS (MS Research Australia)
• Modifiable lifestyle factors and MS: A guide for health professionals (MS Research Australia)