Effect of diet on progression of ALS?

[Starflower]

Good morning, Jeff!

A friend of a family member was just diagnosed with ALS. I searched for information regarding the effect of diet on progression of the disease, but found very little. Have there been any studies? Is there evidence, or even anecdotal indication, that a starch-based diet can slow progression? Thank you in advance.

[JeffN]

Outside the general lifestyle and dietary recommendations we make I don't see anything specific that has decent evidence that I would recommend. Probably why you didn't find much and why there isn't anything here except for this interview which is about 30 years old

https://www.drmcdougall.com/education/m ... l-perl-md/

Jeff

[Starflower]

We’ll give him the link and information about a starch based diet. Hopefully there will be more known about treating ALS with diet someday. Thank you!