Probably because the B cells are supposedly our attackers but those 3 help
with remyelination according to something I listened to yesterday but only those 3 not the complete b complex 🤷🏻♀️
August 21
I take B complex pills. It helps with b12 deficiency do to my ms. Taste like trash but we’ll see if numbers improve
August 21
Great that this is on your list for your next appointment — that's exactly the right move! B vitamins and their relationship to myelin health is a genuinely interesting area worth discussing with your neurologist.
Here's what is currently understood about B vitamins and MS:
- Vitamin B12 has the most research behind it in Show Full Answer
Great that this is on your list for your next appointment — that's exactly the right move! B vitamins and their relationship to myelin health is a genuinely interesting area worth discussing with your neurologist.
Here's what is currently understood about B vitamins and MS:
- Vitamin B12 has the most research behind it in relation to MS. It plays a role in protecting the myelin sheath, and low B12 levels can actually mimic MS symptoms. Some MyMSTeam members report feeling sharper when taking B12 supplements.
- B12 specifically may work through certain proteins in the body that support nerve function pathways also involved in MS.
- Research on B1 (thiamine) and B6 in relation to myelin repair in MS is more limited, so your neurologist can help clarify what the current evidence shows. A few important cautions to keep in mind:
- Taking extra B12 is generally considered low-risk, but spending a lot on supplements without knowing if they're working is worth being cautious about.
- Always check with your neurologist before starting any new supplement, as some can interact with MS medications or affect your immune system.
- Your doctor may want to test your B12 levels first, since treatment depends on how deficient you actually are.
August 21
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