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Although nutritional factors have long been of interest in multiple sclerosis (MS), little is known about the influence of diet on the likelihood of childhood-onset MS.Â
Dietary intake information for children with MS and children without MS are available from a study conducted in Canada. Using this study, Dr Eleanor Dunlop will investigate whether diets, foods or nutrients may help to reduce the risk of MS onset in children. Dietary factors, including following an anti-inflammatory diet, consuming ultra-processed foods, dairy products, fish, unprocessed red meat and other nutrients, will be statistically tested in relation to childhood MS onset.  Â
The results will provide new insights into the role of diet in the risk of MS onset and potentially lead to evidence-based dietary guidance for children at high risk of developing MS. Â
Dr Dunlop has completed testing the data for associations between childhood-onset MS and the consumption of dairy foods and ultra-processed foods. She is working on the completion of data analysis in relation to consumption of fish, consumption of unprocessed red meat, intake of macronutrients and intake of iron.Â
A manuscript on associations between consumption of dairy foods and likelihood of paediatric MS has been prepared for publication. Similarly, a manuscript on associations between consumption of ultra-processed foods and likelihood of paediatric MS has been drafted. Â
The publication of these results will help us understand the role of diet as a potential risk factor or protecting factor in the development of paediatric MS. Â
Updated 31 March 2024
$150,000
2023
2 years
Current project
