I follow he Best Bet diet with a little Wahls thrown in (high protein) I am 52, diagnosed in 2019, and have had NO discernible symptoms following this diet. #nocheatdays So grateful to Dr Embry. His research launched Dr Wahls into her healing too!
Matt’s story is great. I was diagnosed at 18 and couldn’t walk for months. Major foot drop and dozens of lesions. Luckily I had a full recovery. I am 31 now and been on no medication since the start and doing well with little to no symptoms. I just take vit D and try to have no sugar with lots of walking and weight lifting. Specialists and neurologists keep trying to get me on treatments but something just doesn’t feel right about trying those without knowing if they actually help.
Best advice I’ve gotten from Dr. Kantarci at Mayo Clinic was to not eat anything “American”, go organic, reduce stress, and exercise. I have been doing grain free, low carb as well. I do not drink milk and take a probiotic from Symbiotic 365 (wheat belly MD recommended it). MS since 1999, lesion number innumerable. My MRIs do not match my clinical presentation. I work, bike, ski, rollerblade etc. (not very fast tho! lol). Be well everyone!
I’ve taken some recommendations from the most popular MS diets and created my own. I can’t follow a strict diet and I love a bowl with grilled chicken, veggies, brown rice, and beans. In my opinion, avoiding dairy, omega 6 oils, sugar, and sat fat are most important. However , I do enjoy ice cream and cheese occasionally without a problem. I’ve found that eggs sometimes bother my vision so I tend to avoid them as well. Most likely a case of food sensitivity for me.
I find it SO interesting that so few MS people talk about the importance of high dosage B12 supplementation (injections frequently and methylcobalamin under tongue)....In my opinion and experience the very most important
I follow the Mediterranean diet, which includes gluten and dairy. I feel that this is the best sustainable diet for me that offers a healthy balance. The Best Bet Diet is too restrictive for me and the thought of following something so strict stresses me out! If this diet works for Matt, then good for him.
Very interesting. I have over the years significantly reduced my milk product intake- through no reason other than- just losing interest in dairy products . Now when I eat some- I do get VERY quick go issues- which now helps me stay clear of it. Plus so many options. Sharing is caring
Thanks a lot for charing your researches and uncomplicated idiom of complicated writings. It helps a lot for finding a path in the jungle of information due to ms. Greetings from Switzerland and a very big thank you!
I was diagnosed two years ago. My own research brought me to this exact same conclusion. Great video, wish I'd known this two years ago lol. I enlisted a functional med doctor and we did all sorts of tests - genetic testing, full RBC, full CBC and a virus panel. Genetic testing showed a few mutations with my MTHFR genes, RBC testing showed anemia and homocysteine was high. I've always had inflammatory reactions to gluten. Virus panel showed a mold infection so I started a detox protocol but then did gastrointestinal mapping and voila, SIBO and leaky gut and it showed zero akkermansia which is the bacteria responsible for the mucosal lining of your intestines. We stopped the detox to fix my gut as the gut issues might be why I couldn't clear mold from my system. Currently rebuilding my gut with probiotics and pre biotics. I have a theory that the MTHFR issues contributed to leaky gut and the combination of that and gluten intolerance created underlying inflammation. All I needed after that was a trigger to develop MS. The diet outlined by Embry makes complete sense. I've been on a diet that is gluten free, sugar free, seed oil free and legume free. I limit nightshades and the only dairy I consume is a splash of cream in my coffee. I don't eat any packaged or processed foods. Anecdotally my MRIs have been stable, no new lesions and I've seen zero progression. I'm not on a DMT as given my age of 55 and my lack of disability my neurologist didn't want to put me on ocrevus (the only DMT allowed in Canada for PPMS). 2 years isn't long but so far so good.
Matt consistently shares research on social media and mischaracterizes the findings to support his diet. He also shares opinions on DMTs that are intellectually dishonest. His recent promotion of a supplement as “life changing” should cause anyone to question his claims of being “symptom free.” He is very focused on physical activity evidencing this fact without noting possible ms related cognitive decline.
I feel like his refusal to undergo control MRIs to see how much they vary from his baseline is a bit telling. Glad that he's feeling well and I'm sure his exercise program helps, but in the end his success is anecdotal and not scientific if he withholds such important information about the course of his MS.
Love the best bet diet.. following for past 2 years since my diagnosis, lost 25 lbs, and been pain free for last 2 years. Best Bet has helped my entire family. 1.5 years ago my family saw my results of improved health so my wife also started Best Best. My Wife became pregnant 6 months after switching to this diet. For 12 years she was unable to get pregnant.. we now have a 12 year old and a 2 month old. Best Bet protocol is amazing.
I've been going through videos about Matt and have yet to understand his full diagnostic story. He was diagnosed in 1995. This was very early in the definition of the current diagnosis techniques via MRI and current protocols. It was before the update of the McDonald Criteria. How many attacks did he have before and since diagnosis and how many lesions did he have at diagnosis and how many has he accrued since diagnosis? I'm trying to determine if he is properly classed as CIS vs MS.
He had multiple brain and spine lesions. Even with the new criteria hi believe he would still be considered MS and not CIS. I was dx with CIS with only one spine lesion. If one pops up in my brain it will be dx MS. So if anything, it seems the criteria is more strict.
Off topic, but Dr. Bieber, can you consider talking about sauna therapy. Heat doesn’t bother me. I have wondered if the lack of MS in warmer climates may be from sweating vs just vitamin D. Does it detox?
Thank you for sharing this incredibly valuable information with us. As a middle aged guy newly diagnosed with MS, you have been an incredible resource. I’d like to know more about use if peptides, TRT, HGH or any other “fringe” supplements. Thanks in advance.
I've got to say I'm a little disappointed that you didn't provide a little criticism for the fact that they recommend low whole grains despite the fact that, as you've said on an earlier video, more whole grains are associated with a better outcome with MS. You have so much authority as an MS neurologist so people will take your advice on any diet (even if you're not actively recommending it) as long as you present it in a positive light
I was trying to be relatively neutral. My opinion is there is no strong evidence in favor of a specific MS diet. For instance, if you were to ask me if the best bet diet is better or worse than the Wahls protocol or OMS, I would have to admit I don't know.
@@DrBrandonBeaber Forgive my impertinence (especially as I'm so so grateful for your videos and the work you do) but without making your opinion about there being no strong evidence in favour of these diets more obvious, simply spotlighting these diets with an entire video dedicated to them, and cherry picking the science that appears to support them without citing any critical literature in the opposite direction, really does come across as a recommendation. By showcasing "the science" behind these diets it makes it seem like the science is unquestioned and a gold standard explanation for why people with MS shouldn't eat any of the things on that list, because you're sharing it as a doctor. And the thing is if you were to add all of the things we "shouldn't eat" from all the popular MS diets together we would genuinely starve (especially in light of the recent carnivore MS trend).
@@catherineeASMR I could do the same thing for my video on OMS. For instance, the nurses health study did not show any association between dairy consumption and MS. When you say I could "cite critical scientific literature in the opposite direction," what would this be? I would argue there isn't any (mostly weak epidemiologic studies). At 6:57, I do mention there is not a strong epidemiologic link between wheat consumption and MS. I also specifically say at the end of the video that to my knowledge there are no published observational or randomized trials on the best bet diet. My genuine opinion is regardless of your opinion of Matt and Ashton Embry, there is no valid scientific reason to criticize this diet more than any other diet.
@@DrBrandonBeaber Apologies if I wasn't clear, I meant when reviewing any MS diet! I don't have a vendetta against this particular one. Perhaps just examples which show that the science really isn't conclusive for any (as you clarified yourself here, I just think think it didn't come across in the video) - e.g. they note soy as a 'definitely do not eat' food when I've read a couple of papers on soy being associated with positive outcomes (and of course there is evidence in the other direction too). I'm also really cynical about the whole "it's got a similar DNA sequence to myelin so you shouldn't have it" advice, but that's just my opinion and a side note really. I think just sharing examples like that, that while there is some evidence to support some of the things these diets say to do, there's often also evidence promoting the opposite. I went through quite a bad period of depression because I felt like every food was killing me when I ate (I have very very active MS so was trying to cut out everything that anyone said to try and gain some semblance of control over it, which didn't work) because of all the different diets which provided "science" as to why you should avoid each component and was pretty much just left with a few vegetables, fruits, and a few non-gluten grains (despite Wahls being a 0 grain diet, and Dr. (I hesitate to call him that) Gundry saying no quinoa) because I don't eat meat anyway. It was hell. I'm sorry to have taken up your time Dr. Beaber, I definitely didn't mean to waste it like I have
@@catherineeASMR The science will never be specific for 1 diet as opposed to another. All people are different, they have different biology, genes, many genetic factors, environmental factors and all live different lifestyles. No diet affects any 1 person the same, and there is no single cause for MS, as is the case for almost any disease. That's why even with functional nutrition, we do not stick to a recommending any one specific diet over another.
I was pointed to this diet and the documentary by my Army doctor when I first started down the road to my MS diagnosis (read grasping at straws in hopes that it's something else). After a few months of no dairy, gluten or legumes my symptoms basically vanished. That said, I did play it fast and loose with everything else, lots of corn, rice and fatty red meat... and processed foods that don't have the bad stuff.
pls talk about treatment for tremor and balance, i cant use my hand its shaking, i tried Gabantine it was veey bad for me, i stopped it, no change... thanks 👋👋👋👋
I decided to go vegetarian a while ago and I don’t have milk (I have IBS and milk winds it up!) so hopefully I’ve done the right things however, I’m due to see a professor of neurology at some point (just waiting for my letter) as my Tysabri has let me down, no neutralising antibodies so 🤷🏻♀️ now there’s talk of AHSCT… god help me! But thank you dr. B for all you put into your videos! Luck and love to all my fellow ms warriors out there! I’m 44 this year and my MonSter started at age 24… I’m in the uk and bricking it now! 😢
Another great video from you Dr Brandon. I have another Video suggest for you, I know that you have done a video on mRNA vaccine, but I would like to learn more about the 'inverse vaccine' being developed by researchers at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) which has been shown in the lab setting that it can completely reverse autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes - all without shutting down the rest of the immune system.
I think this claim is premature. In vitro conditions and animal studies are very different from actual human clinical trials. Though this is an interesting field of research to be sure.
I don't think it is about avoiding milk and gluten but about eating the more fermented versions mostly of these foods. It is more about having the right gut bacteria than anything.
Ashton also had balloon venoplasty to remove obstructions from his internal jugular veins, to treat MS (the vascular disease causing the obstruction is known as Chronic CerebroSpinal Venous Insufficiency/Obstruction).
I wish diet was a panacea. Does having a healthy diet help? Heck yes. But so does staying well-hydrated. My diet is pretty good. I take supplements. I do my best to stay well-hydrated. I find a low-fat diet actually makes me feel worse. Despite my best efforts, progression of MS still continues albeit slowly. I find it troubling when people say they have no symptoms on a particular diet when it could just be the track of their disease. We never really know if it's the diet, or just their body.
Well said. I'm trying both Carnivore Diet and Whal's Protocol. For Me, Whal's Protocol works better. Plus: Combined my own research with what many are saying, using the 3 primary Tinctures; Black Walnut, Wormwood, liquid Cloves, and my own research; Liquid Stevia, and now Chincona Bark, which has Quinine within the bark, which I am chewing a piece nightly. As a result, I Am improving. Not a cure, but noticing Improvement across the board. Went to Walmart, didn't need my cane, just kept it with me, and wasn't tired and out of energy as was usual over the last year or so. Everything this definitely helping to reduce all the existing signs and symptoms. Optic Neuritis slowly improving; I can see once again; limited but improving..
I am currently trying intermittent fasting. I only eat between the hours of 1 pm and 7 pm. And I’m using a modified wahls diet, pretty much Mediterranean diet. More fruits and vegetables. Lean meats. I’ll let you know next month if my progress. I did wahls before and was very successful. So I have not eliminated dairy completely. But I am gluten free now
Yes: It's April 4, 2024; I am doing almost the exact same thing. Plus: Sent a runner to pickup my next Three bottles of 1 oz. Black Walnut, Wormwood, liquid Cloves, I already have my Liquid Stevia, and I attack the Parasites that cause Neurological Dysfunction in the Brain, Spine, The Gut; all of it. .. I'm getting them in a anti parasite Crossfire... Seems to be helping. I'm up on my feet, balance still getting better, but I'll take for now. Plus, and get this: QUININE; comes in a bark that you can buy at the health store where I'm at. Plus: bought a bag of Grapefruit. Saw last week! QUININE helps re generate Mylin; especially with Optic Neuritis. Hope this helps you. I'm feeling fatigued, yes, but improving. F MS. ..! PEACE ✌❤❤
I have such mixed feelings about Matthew Embry tbh. He has a huge following and frequently argues against the efficacy of DMTs. Irresponsible in my opinion. Also calling yourself „the living proof“ that this diet works while having a disease that is literally the disease of 1000 different faces is quite… confident
@@steinburgaler absolutely. He‘s basically talking people who might be less lucky than he is with their MS out of treatments which they would otherwise greatly benefit from. Ugh
DMTs don’t have long term clinical trials. They mostly conclude that DMTs = less lesions but disability seems to be the same regardless but with a DMT you get horrible side effects! Lots of folks show “no new lesions” but have worsening disability so I’m not sure that lesion count really matters.
@@melodiehill1781 have you heard of the leaking pool model of MS? Its interesting, Dr Aaron Boster has a video about it. How can high efficacy DMTs like Ocrelizumab have long term clinical trials yet if they only have been around for a couple of years? Also, I can of course only speak for myself, but my personal experience with side effects under ocrevus is zero. I simply have none. I don’t understand the fear-mongering about the „horrible“ side effects when the alternative is literal brain damage. The way I see it, Medicine has always had elements of experimentation, that’s why we‘re so advanced today. But luckily, the efficacy and safety of these drugs is well studied now, so we‘re not tapping in the dark.
Thank you very much for the info. In my annual set of MRI'S they discovered new lesions in both cervical and Thoracic spine and immediately started me on 1gram solumedral daily IV tapering down with Dexamethasone pills. And with high amounts of steroids I am on a very specialized diet to lesson the bone density loss of minerals and liver. Diet is commonly charged for the duration of steroids..... if you could do a talk on the metabolic system in general. No processed flour , no refigned sugar, no salt, no restaurant food, on alchohol no caffeine..... only hole fruit, leen protein in limited amounts. Spices ok but no salt. GI track is all messed up. Lots of urin frequently and smaller stool. Second request of a video... how to Annalise the results? New/fresh MRI, bone density scan?, blood draws to check liver and other organs?....?
@@DrBrandonBeaber Artificial Intelligence may really help with people who have Multiple Sclerosis in next 10 years. If I have money, I will purchase myself a brain and spinal cord implant that will improve my life. For example, one of the companies that use AI is Neuralink (Elon Musk company). Their goal in future is to restore vision for people, even if you lost your optic nerve it can return your eyesight. Also, this technology could restore motor function for those who are paralyzed. Thus, means promoting the life of people with MS, ALS, paralyzed people, etc. On the other hand, I am a little skeptical about DMT, after so many decades they didn't still find a drug that can reverse you MS. Therefore, I think this is our only chance! I hope Brandon Beaber can make a more research about this topic and give a video we can hope and enjoy wathcing. Even though it may reduce doctor jobs in future, and stops pharmaceutical companies making tons of money. Perhaps, that's why no one is creating content about this opportunity.
@@DrBrandonBeaberArtificial Intelligence may really help with people who have Multiple Sclerosis in next 10 years. If I have money, I will purchase myself a brain and spinal cord implant that will improve my life. For example, one of the companies that use AI is Neuralink (Elon Musk company). Their goal in future is to restore vision for people, even if you lost your optic nerve it can return your eyesight. Also, this technology could restore motor function for those who are paralyzed. Thus, means promoting the life of people with MS, ALS, paralyzed people, etc. On the other hand, I am a little skeptical about DMT, after so many decades they didn't still find a drug that can reverse you MS. Therefore, I think this is our only chance! I hope Brandon Beaber can make a more research about this topic and give a video we can hope and enjoy wathcing. Even though it may reduce doctor jobs in future, and stops pharmaceutical companies making tons of money. Perhaps, that's why no one is creating content about this opportunity.
Whilst my wfbp vegan diet (amongst other lifestyle habits) appears to have halted any progression of my PPMS - at 61 years old and completely medication free - I am of the opinion that what works for one may not work for another. I have been my own crash test dummy for many years based on as much credible science and information I have been able to consume. Regardless, having ones destiny in one's own hands is empowering.
Congratulations on the halt of your progression! My own diet is also inspired by wfpb - may I ask what your other lifestyle habits are? I'm looking for anything that could help me as well. :)
I have been on the carnivore diet for the last year. I've done a mri a few months into it and my neurologist said I'm excellent with a reduction of inflammation. Blood work has been 100% perfect. I will be getting another mri done shortly. Could you look into the benefits on it? I eat eggs, bacon and steak everyday and once in a while I may have a treat, but I never eat any fried foods and stay away from any highly processed plant based foods
My husband has UC which he controls very well through diet and lifestyle.He has been on the carnivore diet. To confirm you are eating only beef? that is what he was doing- only local grass-fed beef.
Professor George Jelinek who is a medical doctor and has MS developed overcomingmultiplesclerisis is worth checking out too. It's an adaptation of the work done by Swank.
I know CCSVI is not related to diet but why was that excluded from the background information provided? Living Proof suggests that had a positive impact on the health of Matt and others.
@@DrBrandonBeaber the MS Hope site states that "the CCSVI science is not settled." Do you think that is an accurate and honest statement or is it vague enough that you might argue it applies to any treatment for an incurable ailment?
Yes: It's April 4, 2024; I am doing almost the exact same thing. Plus: Sent a runner to pickup my next Three bottles of 1 oz. Black Walnut, Wormwood, liquid Cloves, I already have my Liquid Stevia, and I attack the Parasites that cause Neurological Dysfunction in the Brain, Spine, The Gut; all of it. .. I'm getting them in a anti parasite Crossfire... Seems to be helping. I'm up on my feet, balance still getting better, but I'll take for now. Plus, and get this: QUININE; comes in a bark that you can buy at the health store where I'm at. Plus: bought a bag of Grapefruit. Saw last week! QUININE helps re generate Mylin; especially with Optic Neuritis. Hope this helps you. I'm feeling fatigued, yes, but improving. F MS. ..! PEACE ✌❤❤
Thanks for the educational videos. Currently an inverse MS vaccine is about to complete Phase 1 trial in a couple of months (ANK-700). I imagine it is way too early to comment, or even speculate. Do you think there are reasons to be hopeful here or do you think the chances of its success are very slim? Thanks
I think it is promising but too early to tell. Here is a video on this topic: th-cam.com/video/j5JIlA2r1x8/w-d-xo.html I will make an update if there is data in humans.
@@mettejensen8653 badly? . Oats have some carb, but that seems unlikely what is ur statement based on? One sixth of a cup of oat milk in coffee a couple of times a day isnot in the top30k on my worry list - tho I have optimal blood sugar levels luckily
I just read a study linked to by MS Society that said dairy had no affect on MS. I don't what to think now. I stopped dairy for a year but started again when I read the study.
There are mixed results in epidemiologic studies. In the nurses health study, the link between dairy consumption and MS is not clear. On a global scale, there is a significant correlation.
The study that Matt has on his website says that dairy should be avoided by people with MS who are lactose intolerant. That makes sense to me. I’m fine with dairy and continue to enjoy my morning lattes 😊
@@Barb-ij1wg They actually advise strict avoidance of all dairy products. From the checklist under "Foods to avoid": "All dairy products including milk, cheese and yoghurt and any food containing a dairy product." mshope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/MSHope-Diet-Aug2015.pdf
I listened to the recent 'On a Mission' podcast interview. Matt talks about hearing voices and compares himself and his situtation to Jesus. Those are not healthy behaviors.
All or most of our food lacks much now days .This can not be true . The diet part yes it might have some truth . The drug I know some people that are not fond of this drug .
Off topic, but Dr. Bieber, can you consider talking about sauna therapy. Heat doesn’t bother me. I have wondered if the lack of MS in warmer climates may be from sweating vs just vitamin D. Does it detox?
I would say the overall evidence suggests ultraviolet radiation (rather than heat and vitamin D) may reduce the risk of MS due to direct effects on immune cells. More info here: th-cam.com/video/f0DqKB_L6-o/w-d-xo.html
Off topic, but Dr. Bieber, can you consider talking about sauna therapy. Heat doesn’t bother me. I have wondered if the lack of MS in warmer climates may be from sweating vs just vitamin D. Does it detox?
Personally I think it's a mix of more sunlight (which in consequence raises vitamin D levels, but sunlight is so much more than just a vitamin D factory - it influences hormones, circadian rhythm, there's anti-inflammatory infrared light etc.) and the fact that closer to the equator EBV seems to cause more Burkitt lymphoma than MS (potentially a different strain?). So... it's win some, lose some tbh.
A nice summary of the science! Thanks for taking the time to do this and sharing with the MS Community.
I follow he Best Bet diet with a little Wahls thrown in (high protein)
I am 52, diagnosed in 2019, and have had NO discernible symptoms following this diet. #nocheatdays So grateful to Dr Embry. His research launched Dr Wahls into her healing too!
Matt’s story is great.
I was diagnosed at 18 and couldn’t walk for months. Major foot drop and dozens of lesions.
Luckily I had a full recovery.
I am 31 now and been on no medication since the start and doing well with little to no symptoms.
I just take vit D and try to have no sugar with lots of walking and weight lifting.
Specialists and neurologists keep trying to get me on treatments but something just doesn’t feel right about trying those without knowing if they actually help.
glad you are doing well.
Best advice I’ve gotten from Dr. Kantarci at Mayo Clinic was to not eat anything “American”, go organic, reduce stress, and exercise. I have been doing grain free, low carb as well. I do not drink milk and take a probiotic from Symbiotic 365 (wheat belly MD recommended it). MS since 1999, lesion number innumerable. My MRIs do not match my clinical presentation. I work, bike, ski, rollerblade etc. (not very fast tho! lol). Be well everyone!
We Americans are definitely not known for our healthy diet.
I’ve taken some recommendations from the most popular MS diets and created my own. I can’t follow a strict diet and I love a bowl with grilled chicken, veggies, brown rice, and beans. In my opinion, avoiding dairy, omega 6 oils, sugar, and sat fat are most important. However , I do enjoy ice cream and cheese occasionally without a problem. I’ve found that eggs sometimes bother my vision so I tend to avoid them as well. Most likely a case of food sensitivity for me.
I think, it is more about how that milk has been treated- pasteurized or not
I find it SO interesting that so few MS people talk about the importance of high dosage B12 supplementation (injections frequently and methylcobalamin under tongue)....In my opinion and experience the very most important
I follow the Mediterranean diet, which includes gluten and dairy. I feel that this is the best sustainable diet for me that offers a healthy balance. The Best Bet Diet is too restrictive for me and the thought of following something so strict stresses me out! If this diet works for Matt, then good for him.
Very interesting. I have over the years significantly reduced my milk product intake- through no reason other than- just losing interest in dairy products . Now when I eat some- I do get VERY quick go issues- which now helps me stay clear of it. Plus so many options.
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Thanks a lot for charing your researches and uncomplicated idiom of complicated writings. It helps a lot for finding a path in the jungle of information due to ms.
Greetings from Switzerland and a very big thank you!
Glad you liked the video.
Thank you so much doc! Finally I had my final diagnosis after 12 years. I have MOGAD and not MS!
I'm sure you are not the only one in this situation. You may appreciate this video: th-cam.com/video/V2fNC9SV2HU/w-d-xo.html
Thank you! It was the very first MS diet that made sense at the time, after Swank, of course. Been on this diet and variations since my dx.
I have followed a similar diet for many years not to this extent, but i also follow an intermittent fasting and complete fasting routine.
I was diagnosed two years ago. My own research brought me to this exact same conclusion. Great video, wish I'd known this two years ago lol. I enlisted a functional med doctor and we did all sorts of tests - genetic testing, full RBC, full CBC and a virus panel. Genetic testing showed a few mutations with my MTHFR genes, RBC testing showed anemia and homocysteine was high. I've always had inflammatory reactions to gluten. Virus panel showed a mold infection so I started a detox protocol but then did gastrointestinal mapping and voila, SIBO and leaky gut and it showed zero akkermansia which is the bacteria responsible for the mucosal lining of your intestines. We stopped the detox to fix my gut as the gut issues might be why I couldn't clear mold from my system. Currently rebuilding my gut with probiotics and pre biotics. I have a theory that the MTHFR issues contributed to leaky gut and the combination of that and gluten intolerance created underlying inflammation. All I needed after that was a trigger to develop MS. The diet outlined by Embry makes complete sense. I've been on a diet that is gluten free, sugar free, seed oil free and legume free. I limit nightshades and the only dairy I consume is a splash of cream in my coffee. I don't eat any packaged or processed foods. Anecdotally my MRIs have been stable, no new lesions and I've seen zero progression. I'm not on a DMT as given my age of 55 and my lack of disability my neurologist didn't want to put me on ocrevus (the only DMT allowed in Canada for PPMS). 2 years isn't long but so far so good.
Thanks for sharing this video - I'm happy to see that some things which I have found for myself are recommended here.
Excellent . Thank you
Matt consistently shares research on social media and mischaracterizes the findings to support his diet. He also shares opinions on DMTs that are intellectually dishonest. His recent promotion of a supplement as “life changing” should cause anyone to question his claims of being “symptom free.” He is very focused on physical activity evidencing this fact without noting possible ms related cognitive decline.
YES
Agreed
I feel like his refusal to undergo control MRIs to see how much they vary from his baseline is a bit telling. Glad that he's feeling well and I'm sure his exercise program helps, but in the end his success is anecdotal and not scientific if he withholds such important information about the course of his MS.
Thank you so much! Spread the word 😊
Love the best bet diet.. following for past 2 years since my diagnosis, lost 25 lbs, and been pain free for last 2 years. Best Bet has helped my entire family. 1.5 years ago my family saw my results of improved health so my wife also started Best Best. My Wife became pregnant 6 months after switching to this diet. For 12 years she was unable to get pregnant.. we now have a 12 year old and a 2 month old. Best Bet protocol is amazing.
I'm glad you are doing well.
I've been going through videos about Matt and have yet to understand his full diagnostic story. He was diagnosed in 1995. This was very early in the definition of the current diagnosis techniques via MRI and current protocols. It was before the update of the McDonald Criteria. How many attacks did he have before and since diagnosis and how many lesions did he have at diagnosis and how many has he accrued since diagnosis? I'm trying to determine if he is properly classed as CIS vs MS.
He had multiple brain and spine lesions. Even with the new criteria hi believe he would still be considered MS and not CIS. I was dx with CIS with only one spine lesion. If one pops up in my brain it will be dx MS. So if anything, it seems the criteria is more strict.
Off topic, but Dr. Bieber, can you consider talking about sauna therapy. Heat doesn’t bother me. I have wondered if the lack of MS in warmer climates may be from sweating vs just vitamin D. Does it detox?
Thank you for sharing this incredibly valuable information with us. As a middle aged guy newly diagnosed with MS, you have been an incredible resource. I’d like to know more about use if peptides, TRT, HGH or any other “fringe” supplements. Thanks in advance.
There is more data on estriol and other estrogen hormones but very little on testosterone and HGH in MS to my knowledge.
I've got to say I'm a little disappointed that you didn't provide a little criticism for the fact that they recommend low whole grains despite the fact that, as you've said on an earlier video, more whole grains are associated with a better outcome with MS. You have so much authority as an MS neurologist so people will take your advice on any diet (even if you're not actively recommending it) as long as you present it in a positive light
I was trying to be relatively neutral. My opinion is there is no strong evidence in favor of a specific MS diet. For instance, if you were to ask me if the best bet diet is better or worse than the Wahls protocol or OMS, I would have to admit I don't know.
@@DrBrandonBeaber Forgive my impertinence (especially as I'm so so grateful for your videos and the work you do) but without making your opinion about there being no strong evidence in favour of these diets more obvious, simply spotlighting these diets with an entire video dedicated to them, and cherry picking the science that appears to support them without citing any critical literature in the opposite direction, really does come across as a recommendation. By showcasing "the science" behind these diets it makes it seem like the science is unquestioned and a gold standard explanation for why people with MS shouldn't eat any of the things on that list, because you're sharing it as a doctor. And the thing is if you were to add all of the things we "shouldn't eat" from all the popular MS diets together we would genuinely starve (especially in light of the recent carnivore MS trend).
@@catherineeASMR I could do the same thing for my video on OMS. For instance, the nurses health study did not show any association between dairy consumption and MS. When you say I could "cite critical scientific literature in the opposite direction," what would this be? I would argue there isn't any (mostly weak epidemiologic studies). At 6:57, I do mention there is not a strong epidemiologic link between wheat consumption and MS. I also specifically say at the end of the video that to my knowledge there are no published observational or randomized trials on the best bet diet. My genuine opinion is regardless of your opinion of Matt and Ashton Embry, there is no valid scientific reason to criticize this diet more than any other diet.
@@DrBrandonBeaber Apologies if I wasn't clear, I meant when reviewing any MS diet! I don't have a vendetta against this particular one. Perhaps just examples which show that the science really isn't conclusive for any (as you clarified yourself here, I just think think it didn't come across in the video) - e.g. they note soy as a 'definitely do not eat' food when I've read a couple of papers on soy being associated with positive outcomes (and of course there is evidence in the other direction too). I'm also really cynical about the whole "it's got a similar DNA sequence to myelin so you shouldn't have it" advice, but that's just my opinion and a side note really. I think just sharing examples like that, that while there is some evidence to support some of the things these diets say to do, there's often also evidence promoting the opposite. I went through quite a bad period of depression because I felt like every food was killing me when I ate (I have very very active MS so was trying to cut out everything that anyone said to try and gain some semblance of control over it, which didn't work) because of all the different diets which provided "science" as to why you should avoid each component and was pretty much just left with a few vegetables, fruits, and a few non-gluten grains (despite Wahls being a 0 grain diet, and Dr. (I hesitate to call him that) Gundry saying no quinoa) because I don't eat meat anyway. It was hell. I'm sorry to have taken up your time Dr. Beaber, I definitely didn't mean to waste it like I have
@@catherineeASMR The science will never be specific for 1 diet as opposed to another. All people are different, they have different biology, genes, many genetic factors, environmental factors and all live different lifestyles. No diet affects any 1 person the same, and there is no single cause for MS, as is the case for almost any disease.
That's why even with functional nutrition, we do not stick to a recommending any one specific diet over another.
I was pointed to this diet and the documentary by my Army doctor when I first started down the road to my MS diagnosis (read grasping at straws in hopes that it's something else). After a few months of no dairy, gluten or legumes my symptoms basically vanished. That said, I did play it fast and loose with everything else, lots of corn, rice and fatty red meat... and processed foods that don't have the bad stuff.
Glad you did well regardless
pls talk about treatment for tremor and balance, i cant use my hand its shaking, i tried Gabantine it was veey bad for me, i stopped it, no change... thanks 👋👋👋👋
I decided to go vegetarian a while ago and I don’t have milk (I have IBS and milk winds it up!) so hopefully I’ve done the right things however, I’m due to see a professor of neurology at some point (just waiting for my letter) as my Tysabri has let me down, no neutralising antibodies so 🤷🏻♀️ now there’s talk of AHSCT… god help me! But thank you dr. B for all you put into your videos! Luck and love to all my fellow ms warriors out there! I’m 44 this year and my MonSter started at age 24… I’m in the uk and bricking it now! 😢
Another great video from you Dr Brandon. I have another Video suggest for you, I know that you have done a video on mRNA vaccine, but I would like to learn more about the 'inverse vaccine' being developed by researchers at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) which has been shown in the lab setting that it can completely reverse autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes - all without shutting down the rest of the immune system.
I think this claim is premature. In vitro conditions and animal studies are very different from actual human clinical trials. Though this is an interesting field of research to be sure.
I don't think it is about avoiding milk and gluten but about eating the more fermented versions mostly of these foods. It is more about having the right gut bacteria than anything.
Ashton also had balloon venoplasty to remove obstructions from his internal jugular veins, to treat MS (the vascular disease causing the obstruction is known as Chronic CerebroSpinal Venous Insufficiency/Obstruction).
This makes sense for all people compared to the standard American diet. If I had known this 30yrs ago.
I wish diet was a panacea. Does having a healthy diet help? Heck yes. But so does staying well-hydrated. My diet is pretty good. I take supplements. I do my best to stay well-hydrated. I find a low-fat diet actually makes me feel worse. Despite my best efforts, progression of MS still continues albeit slowly. I find it troubling when people say they have no symptoms on a particular diet when it could just be the track of their disease. We never really know if it's the diet, or just their body.
Well said. I'm trying both Carnivore Diet and Whal's Protocol. For Me, Whal's Protocol works better. Plus: Combined my own research with what many are saying, using the 3 primary Tinctures; Black Walnut, Wormwood, liquid Cloves, and my own research; Liquid Stevia, and now Chincona Bark, which has Quinine within the bark, which I am chewing a piece nightly. As a result, I Am improving. Not a cure, but noticing Improvement across the board. Went to Walmart, didn't need my cane, just kept it with me, and wasn't tired and out of energy as was usual over the last year or so. Everything this definitely helping to reduce all the existing signs and symptoms. Optic Neuritis slowly improving; I can see once again; limited but improving..
I am currently trying intermittent fasting. I only eat between the hours of 1 pm and 7 pm. And I’m using a modified wahls diet, pretty much Mediterranean diet. More fruits and vegetables. Lean meats. I’ll let you know next month if my progress. I did wahls before and was very successful. So I have not eliminated dairy completely. But I am gluten free now
And i would recommend a video regarding studies on remylinating the brain and progress with clinical trials
Yes: It's April 4, 2024; I am doing almost the exact same thing. Plus: Sent a runner to pickup my next Three bottles of 1 oz. Black Walnut, Wormwood, liquid Cloves, I already have my Liquid Stevia, and I attack the Parasites that cause Neurological Dysfunction in the Brain, Spine, The Gut; all of it. .. I'm getting them in a anti parasite Crossfire... Seems to be helping. I'm up on my feet, balance still getting better, but I'll take for now. Plus, and get this: QUININE; comes in a bark that you can buy at the health store where I'm at. Plus: bought a bag of Grapefruit. Saw last week! QUININE helps re generate Mylin; especially with Optic Neuritis. Hope this helps you. I'm feeling fatigued, yes, but improving.
F MS. ..! PEACE ✌❤❤
I have such mixed feelings about Matthew Embry tbh. He has a huge following and frequently argues against the efficacy of DMTs. Irresponsible in my opinion.
Also calling yourself „the living proof“ that this diet works while having a disease that is literally the disease of 1000 different faces is quite… confident
Completely irresponsible and dangerous. He exhibits a great deal of hubris in his misrepresentations of facts.
@@steinburgaler absolutely. He‘s basically talking people who might be less lucky than he is with their MS out of treatments which they would otherwise greatly benefit from. Ugh
DMTs don’t have long term clinical trials. They mostly conclude that DMTs = less lesions but disability seems to be the same regardless but with a DMT you get horrible side effects! Lots of folks show “no new lesions” but have worsening disability so I’m not sure that lesion count really matters.
@@melodiehill1781 have you heard of the leaking pool model of MS? Its interesting, Dr Aaron Boster has a video about it.
How can high efficacy DMTs like Ocrelizumab have long term clinical trials yet if they only have been around for a couple of years?
Also, I can of course only speak for myself, but my personal experience with side effects under ocrevus is zero. I simply have none. I don’t understand the fear-mongering about the „horrible“ side effects when the alternative is literal brain damage.
The way I see it, Medicine has always had elements of experimentation, that’s why we‘re so advanced today. But luckily, the efficacy and safety of these drugs is well studied now, so we‘re not tapping in the dark.
@@melodiehill1781 does this leave you unmoved? th-cam.com/video/ioF3jXNw-mE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=uVCnLPEO4RA3Mgt7
Thank you very much for the info. In my annual set of MRI'S they discovered new lesions in both cervical and Thoracic spine and immediately started me on 1gram solumedral daily IV tapering down with Dexamethasone pills. And with high amounts of steroids I am on a very specialized diet to lesson the bone density loss of minerals and liver. Diet is commonly charged for the duration of steroids..... if you could do a talk on the metabolic system in general. No processed flour , no refigned sugar, no salt, no restaurant food, on alchohol no caffeine..... only hole fruit, leen protein in limited amounts. Spices ok but no salt. GI track is all messed up. Lots of urin frequently and smaller stool.
Second request of a video... how to Annalise the results? New/fresh MRI, bone density scan?, blood draws to check liver and other organs?....?
Can you do a video on A.I on its potential in helping with MS and autoimmune diseases?
I have one video on Chat GPT: th-cam.com/video/M_E3M21qPYQ/w-d-xo.html I am a skeptic.
@@DrBrandonBeaber Artificial Intelligence may really help with people who have Multiple Sclerosis in next 10 years. If I have money, I will purchase myself a brain and spinal cord implant that will improve my life. For example, one of the companies that use AI is Neuralink (Elon Musk company). Their goal in future is to restore vision for people, even if you lost your optic nerve it can return your eyesight. Also, this technology could restore motor function for those who are paralyzed. Thus, means promoting the life of people with MS, ALS, paralyzed people, etc. On the other hand, I am a little skeptical about DMT, after so many decades they didn't still find a drug that can reverse you MS. Therefore, I think this is our only chance! I hope Brandon Beaber can make a more research about this topic and give a video we can hope and enjoy wathcing. Even though it may reduce doctor jobs in future, and stops pharmaceutical companies making tons of money. Perhaps, that's why no one is creating content about this opportunity.
@@DrBrandonBeaberArtificial Intelligence may really help with people who have Multiple Sclerosis in next 10 years. If I have money, I will purchase myself a brain and spinal cord implant that will improve my life. For example, one of the companies that use AI is Neuralink (Elon Musk company). Their goal in future is to restore vision for people, even if you lost your optic nerve it can return your eyesight. Also, this technology could restore motor function for those who are paralyzed. Thus, means promoting the life of people with MS, ALS, paralyzed people, etc. On the other hand, I am a little skeptical about DMT, after so many decades they didn't still find a drug that can reverse you MS. Therefore, I think this is our only chance! I hope Brandon Beaber can make a more research about this topic and give a video we can hope and enjoy wathcing. Even though it may reduce doctor jobs in future, and stops pharmaceutical companies making tons of money. Perhaps, that's why no one is creating content about this opportunity.
Whilst my wfbp vegan diet (amongst other lifestyle habits) appears to have halted any progression of my PPMS - at 61 years old and completely medication free - I am of the opinion that what works for one may not work for another. I have been my own crash test dummy for many years based on as much credible science and information I have been able to consume. Regardless, having ones destiny in one's own hands is empowering.
You may be right.
Congratulations on the halt of your progression! My own diet is also inspired by wfpb - may I ask what your other lifestyle habits are? I'm looking for anything that could help me as well. :)
I have ppms, does diet improve my on going sympotems
Been carnivore for over a year. Just started adding some fruit
I have been on the carnivore diet for the last year. I've done a mri a few months into it and my neurologist said I'm excellent with a reduction of inflammation. Blood work has been 100% perfect. I will be getting another mri done shortly. Could you look into the benefits on it? I eat eggs, bacon and steak everyday and once in a while I may have a treat, but I never eat any fried foods and stay away from any highly processed plant based foods
You are low carb, so reduction in inflammation.
My husband has UC which he controls very well through diet and lifestyle.He has been on the carnivore diet. To confirm you are eating only beef? that is what he was doing- only local grass-fed beef.
@@lauracarlson9260 Yes, with chicken the odd time and a cheat snack time to time. But for the most part eggs, bacon, and steak only
What are your thoughts of Dr. Ali Rezai work with Ultrasound vibration therapy for Multiple Sclerosis?
Professor George Jelinek who is a medical doctor and has MS developed overcomingmultiplesclerisis is worth checking out too. It's an adaptation of the work done by Swank.
I know CCSVI is not related to diet but why was that excluded from the background information provided? Living Proof suggests that had a positive impact on the health of Matt and others.
I have a separate video on ccsvi. To my knowledge, Matt reported long term stability prior to receiving this treatment.
@@DrBrandonBeaber the MS Hope site states that "the CCSVI science is not settled." Do you think that is an accurate and honest statement or is it vague enough that you might argue it applies to any treatment for an incurable ailment?
Retuximab or Ocrelizumab ,which is better for PPMS
Yes: It's April 4, 2024; I am doing almost the exact same thing. Plus: Sent a runner to pickup my next Three bottles of 1 oz. Black Walnut, Wormwood, liquid Cloves, I already have my Liquid Stevia, and I attack the Parasites that cause Neurological Dysfunction in the Brain, Spine, The Gut; all of it. .. I'm getting them in a anti parasite Crossfire... Seems to be helping. I'm up on my feet, balance still getting better, but I'll take for now. Plus, and get this: QUININE; comes in a bark that you can buy at the health store where I'm at. Plus: bought a bag of Grapefruit. Saw last week! QUININE helps re generate Mylin; especially with Optic Neuritis. Hope this helps you. I'm feeling fatigued, yes, but improving.
F MS. ..! PEACE ✌❤❤
Matt is taking Phytase at the moment too
Thanks for the educational videos. Currently an inverse MS vaccine is about to complete Phase 1 trial in a couple of months (ANK-700). I imagine it is way too early to comment, or even speculate. Do you think there are reasons to be hopeful here or do you think the chances of its success are very slim?
Thanks
I think it is promising but too early to tell. Here is a video on this topic: th-cam.com/video/j5JIlA2r1x8/w-d-xo.html I will make an update if there is data in humans.
Dr Chanu Dasari is also big on frequent probiotics.
Is eating this way beneficial if you have PPMS?
There is not specific evidence for specific subtypes of MS, but proponents suggest it could be beneficial for all forms of MS.
I don’t think they recommend coconut milk because it’s high in saturated fat.
saturated fat is good for us
oat milk is also gluten free? it's great in coffee..
and raises blood sugar badly. No thanks. Coconut milk is a much better option.
@@mettejensen8653 badly? . Oats have some carb, but that seems unlikely what is ur statement based on? One sixth of a cup of oat milk in coffee a couple of times a day isnot in the top30k on my worry list - tho I have optimal blood sugar levels luckily
High Lactate in MS Linked to Disease Progression ? True or false?
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High Lactate in MS Linked to Disease Progression ? True or false?
People in Scotland have MS .
I just read a study linked to by MS Society that said dairy had no affect on MS. I don't what to think now. I stopped dairy for a year but started again when I read the study.
There are mixed results in epidemiologic studies. In the nurses health study, the link between dairy consumption and MS is not clear. On a global scale, there is a significant correlation.
The study that Matt has on his website says that dairy should be avoided by people with MS who are lactose intolerant. That makes sense to me. I’m fine with dairy and continue to enjoy my morning lattes 😊
@@Barb-ij1wg They actually advise strict avoidance of all dairy products. From the checklist under "Foods to avoid": "All dairy products including milk, cheese and yoghurt and any food containing a dairy product." mshope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/MSHope-Diet-Aug2015.pdf
@@DrBrandonBeaber sharing that study without that important distinction in order to support 'the science' behind the diet seems dishonest.
Inland diet, less fish, less omega 3 and iodine.
I listened to the recent 'On a Mission' podcast interview. Matt talks about hearing voices and compares himself and his situtation to Jesus. Those are not healthy behaviors.
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@@DrBrandonBeaber @ 1:21:07 th-cam.com/video/D9igcFkquwE/w-d-xo.html
All or most of our food lacks much now days .This can not be true . The diet part yes it might have some truth . The drug I know some people that are not fond of this drug .
Do better research. Low carb is the key.
Vegan
Off topic, but Dr. Bieber, can you consider talking about sauna therapy. Heat doesn’t bother me. I have wondered if the lack of MS in warmer climates may be from sweating vs just vitamin D. Does it detox?
I would say the overall evidence suggests ultraviolet radiation (rather than heat and vitamin D) may reduce the risk of MS due to direct effects on immune cells. More info here: th-cam.com/video/f0DqKB_L6-o/w-d-xo.html
Off topic, but Dr. Bieber, can you consider talking about sauna therapy. Heat doesn’t bother me. I have wondered if the lack of MS in warmer climates may be from sweating vs just vitamin D. Does it detox?
Personally I think it's a mix of more sunlight (which in consequence raises vitamin D levels, but sunlight is so much more than just a vitamin D factory - it influences hormones, circadian rhythm, there's anti-inflammatory infrared light etc.) and the fact that closer to the equator EBV seems to cause more Burkitt lymphoma than MS (potentially a different strain?). So... it's win some, lose some tbh.