What foods make ALS worse? A guide to nutritional considerations
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6 min read
As many as 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) each year, a disease that significantly alters nutritional needs. While no food is definitively proven to worsen the disease for everyone, evidence suggests that certain food types and textures can be problematic. This article explores what foods make ALS worse by exacerbating symptoms or posing physical risks and highlights key nutritional considerations for individuals with ALS.