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The rise of MS in recent decades has mirrored the increase of highly saturated animal fats in the Western diet, which caught the attention of Dr. Roy L. Swank, Ph.D. He researched and devised what is now known as the Swank MS Diet, which he first introduced in 1948. The Swank MS Diet looks back to our pre-industrial roots for inspiration – when we ate the fruits of our own soil, when meat was a luxury – before food was distilled into a list of nutrients and ingredients. Now the Swank regimen is not only about food choices, critical as they are, but is also about a calmer and more relaxed lifestyle with time to smell the roses.

If you are reading this, chances are that you, or someone you care about, are facing the challenge of multiple sclerosis. And you are probably looking for a better way to health than simply relying on a continuous round of medication.

The Swank MS Diet is more than just a way to regain one’s health. It is also a way to reclaim our relationship with real food. Join us at the Swank MS Foundation, with others just like you, who view food as the beginning of a holistic, healthy life. Use our message board to talk to our members, swap recipes and meet others on the path to wellness.

The Swank MS Foundation is a 501(c)(3)private charity that provides information and resources on the Swank Low Fat Diet Program.

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Find a brief description of MS and learn details about the Swank low-fat diet. Read testimonials from actual patients who have benefited from Dr. Swank's work.

"After considerable research, I developed a plan for the treatment of multiple sclerosis that absolutely anyone can do. A lifestyle change will have to take place, which may be a challenge for you, but the challenges of living with a disability are much greater.

"My 50 years of research and working with approximately 5,000 people, just like you, have proven that this protocol works to slow progression of the disease as well as benefit overall health."

— Roy L. Swank M.D., Ph.D.

Learn more about Dr. Swank and his work