Spices

[knuckle]

I never see spices being discussed much on the Nutrition forum so I thought I'd post these links from the Multiple Sclerosis Research Centre in the UK.

People who live in areas of the world where they have traditionally eaten large amounts of spices have very low rates of MS and other autoimmunne disease.

Curcumin may block MS progression

http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuse...ow/pageid/1895

Potential impact of cinnamon on Multiple Sclerosis studied

http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuse...how/pageid/684

Persian spice saffron may hold potential treatment for MS

http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuse...ow/pageid/1398

Cayenne Pepper also seems to have beneficial effects though no researcher has received a grant yet to see if mice with MS respond well to the spice. I suspect they would.

A low-fat diet, lot's of direct sunshine/vitamin D (which produces Fumaric Acid and endorphins) and spice supplements may go a long way to slowing MS progression.

[Sequoia]

Thank you for the links, knuckle! They look very interesting.

Actually, we do discuss spices fairly often on this forum, especially turmeric (curcumin) and, more recently, cinnamon.

We've also had frequent discussions of anti-inflammatory spices in general, not always as threads but as posts within threads on the subject of diet for MS in general.

[Sir-Voor]

Potential impact of cinnamon on Multiple Sclerosis studied

With a $750,000 grant you would think they would say which cinnamon (or cinnamons) they will be testing.

(FYI: I recommend Penzeys.com for spices, they explain the taste differences and uses. http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penze...scinnamon.html )

I recommend both “Ceylon” and “China Tung Hing” cinnamons, not cinnamon capsules because they generally don’t say witch one they use or say they use a cheap cinnamon that likely is old and is not as healthy.



Persian spice saffron may hold potential treatment for MS


LOL, of all the spices in the world the one good for neuroinflammation is going to be the one spice more expensive then the DMD drugs.



Besides anti-inflammatory spices, I also recommend also anti-oxidant spices.

[d.sam]

Spices

Turmeric is also a potent anti inflammatory spice. The curcumin, a constituent of turmeric has shown good results to slower MS progression. It is already a part of research for Alzheimer's cure. Also it isn't that costly. It can easily be added to your daily meal.