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The '''Swank Diet''' is a [[dieting|diet]] that is [[saturated fat|low in saturated fat]], which was proposed in 1949 by Roy Laver Swank, MD, PhD (1909–2008), academic [[neurologist]] at the [[University of Oregon]], for the [[treatment of multiple sclerosis]].<ref name=cochrane/> |
The '''Swank Diet''' is a [[dieting|diet]] that is [[saturated fat|low in saturated fat]], which was proposed in 1949 by Roy Laver Swank, MD, PhD (1909–2008), academic [[neurologist]] at the [[University of Oregon]], for the [[treatment of multiple sclerosis]].<ref name=cochrane/> |
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The claims made for the diet are unsubstantiated.<ref name=cochrane/><ref name=bda/> |
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==The diet== |
==The diet== |
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#[[Saturated fat]] should not exceed 15 grams per day |
#[[Saturated fat]] should not exceed 15 grams per day |
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#[[Unsaturated fat]] (oils) should be kept to |
#[[Unsaturated fat]] (oils) should be kept to 20–50 grams per day |
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#No [[red meat]] for the first year; after that, a maximum of 3 |
#No [[red meat]] for the first year; after that, a maximum of {{convert|3|oz|g|abbr=on}} of red meat per week |
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#[[Dairy]] products must contain 1% or less [[butterfat]] |
#[[Dairy]] products must contain 1% or less [[butterfat]] |
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#No [[processed foods]] containing [[saturated fat]] |
#No [[processed foods]] containing [[saturated fat]] |
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#A good source of [[omega-3]] ([[oily fish]], [[Flaxseed]], [[cod liver oil]], cod liver oil tablets, etc.) along with a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement are recommended daily |
#A good source of [[omega-3]] ([[oily fish]], [[Flaxseed]], [[cod liver oil]], cod liver oil tablets, etc.) along with a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement are recommended daily |
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#[[Wheat]], [[gluten]] or [[dairy]] product quantities are not restricted<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swankmsdiet.org/the-diet|title=The Diet|website=swankmsdiet.org|publisher=Swank MS Foundation| |
#[[Wheat]], [[gluten]] or [[dairy]] product quantities are not restricted<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swankmsdiet.org/the-diet|title=The Diet|website=swankmsdiet.org|publisher=Swank MS Foundation|access-date=15 September 2016}}{{sps|date=July 2017}}</ref> |
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Swank claimed that the diet could "slow progression of the disease as well as benefit overall health".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swankmsdiet.org/|title=Swank MS Foundation: For Your Health, For Your Future|website=swankmsdiet.org|publisher=Swank MS Foundation| |
Swank claimed that the diet could "slow progression of the disease as well as benefit overall health".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swankmsdiet.org/|title=Swank MS Foundation: For Your Health, For Your Future|website=swankmsdiet.org|publisher=Swank MS Foundation|access-date=15 September 2016}}{{sps|date=July 2017}}</ref> |
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==Effectiveness== |
==Effectiveness== |
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There is no good [[evidence-based medicine|medical evidence]] supporting the use of the Swank or any alternative diet for the treatment of MS.<ref name=bda>{{cite web |publisher=British Dietetic Association |title=Policy Statement—Use of Alternative Diets and Supplementation in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis |access-date=10 December 2015 |year=2015 |page=2 |url=https://www.bda.uk.com/improvinghealth/healthprofessionals/ms_management}}</ref><ref name="cochrane">{{cite journal|vauthors=Parks NE, Jackson-Tarlton CS, Vacchi L, Merdad R, Johnston BC|date=19 May 2020|title=Dietary interventions for multiple sclerosis-related outcomes|journal=Cochrane Database Syst Rev|volume=2020|issue=5|pages=CD004192|doi=10.1002/14651858.CD004192.pub4|pmid=32428983|quote=... at present, there is insufficient evidence to determine whether supplementation with antioxidants or other dietary interventions have any impact on MS-related outcomes.|pmc=7388136}}</ref> The [[British Dietetic Association]] does not recommend the Swank diet, or any other alternative diet, for people with multiple sclerosis.<ref name=bda/> |
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In 2012, the [[Cochrane Collaboration]] conducted a [[systematic review]] into dietary therapies for multiple sclerosis and was "not able to confirm the positive results claimed" for the Swank diet.<ref name=cochrane>{{cite journal |vauthors=Farinotti M, Vacchi L, Simi S, Di Pietrantonj C, Brait L, Filippini G |title=Dietary interventions for multiple sclerosis |journal=Cochrane Database Syst Rev |volume=12 |issue= |pages=CD004192 |year=2012 |pmid=23235605 |doi=10.1002/14651858.CD004192.pub3 |quote=With the present review we are not able to confirm the positive results claimed in a broad case-series study (Swank 1990) on a dietary treatment developed by Dr Roy Swank.}}</ref> |
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== References== |
== References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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{{Fad diets}} |
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[[Category:Alternative medical treatments]] |
[[Category:Alternative medical treatments]] |
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[[Category:Diets]] |
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[[Category:Multiple sclerosis]] |
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Revision as of 13:44, 24 March 2024
The Swank Diet is a diet that is low in saturated fat, which was proposed in 1949 by Roy Laver Swank, MD, PhD (1909–2008), academic neurologist at the University of Oregon, for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.[1]
The claims made for the diet are unsubstantiated.[1][2]
The diet
According to the Swank diet web site, the diet consists of:
- Saturated fat should not exceed 15 grams per day
- Unsaturated fat (oils) should be kept to 20–50 grams per day
- No red meat for the first year; after that, a maximum of 3 oz (85 g) of red meat per week
- Dairy products must contain 1% or less butterfat
- No processed foods containing saturated fat
- A good source of omega-3 (oily fish, Flaxseed, cod liver oil, cod liver oil tablets, etc.) along with a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement are recommended daily
- Wheat, gluten or dairy product quantities are not restricted[3]
Swank claimed that the diet could "slow progression of the disease as well as benefit overall health".[4]
Effectiveness
There is no good medical evidence supporting the use of the Swank or any alternative diet for the treatment of MS.[2][1] The British Dietetic Association does not recommend the Swank diet, or any other alternative diet, for people with multiple sclerosis.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Parks NE, Jackson-Tarlton CS, Vacchi L, Merdad R, Johnston BC (19 May 2020). "Dietary interventions for multiple sclerosis-related outcomes". Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 (5): CD004192. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD004192.pub4. PMC 7388136. PMID 32428983.
... at present, there is insufficient evidence to determine whether supplementation with antioxidants or other dietary interventions have any impact on MS-related outcomes.
- ^ a b c "Policy Statement—Use of Alternative Diets and Supplementation in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis". British Dietetic Association. 2015. p. 2. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
- ^ "The Diet". swankmsdiet.org. Swank MS Foundation. Retrieved 15 September 2016.[self-published source?]
- ^ "Swank MS Foundation: For Your Health, For Your Future". swankmsdiet.org. Swank MS Foundation. Retrieved 15 September 2016.[self-published source?]
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