Vitamin B12 Helps Multiple Sclerosis
Clinical Study Title:
A randomised placebo controlled exploratory study of vitamin B-12,
lofepramine, and L-phenylalanine (the "Cari Loder regime")
in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
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This
study looked at the use of a combination of drugs
of lofepramine, L-phenylalanine and vitamin B12 in
treating multiple sclerosis. Participants were enrolled
from an outpatient clinic, and had to have been relapse
free for 6 months. Participants were then given a
combination of the drugs or a placebo. The results
showed that the use of vitamin b12 helped to reduce
pain and depression. Adding the lofepramine and L-phenylalanine
helped to improve their condition further. The use
of vitamin b12 can help to reduce the symptoms of
multiple sclerosis and the disability of the disease.
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Authors:
Wade DT. Young CA. Chaudhuri KR. Davidson DL.
Institution:
Oxford Centre for Enablement, Oxford, UK.
Country of Publication:
England
Source:
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. 73(3):246-9,
2002 Sep.
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