Antioxidants: Antioxidants such as vitamins C and E have been investigated for their potential to reduce oxidative stress, which is implicated in the progression of ALS. While research has not conclusively shown their effectiveness in slowing ALS progression, maintaining adequate levels of antioxidants through diet or supplements might be beneficial for overall health.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil or certain plant sources possess anti-inflammatory properties. Some studies suggest that omega-3 supplementation might have a potential role in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, which could be beneficial for individuals with ALS. However, evidence supporting their efficacy is limited.
Vitamin D: Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with a higher risk of ALS. Some studies suggest that maintaining adequate vitamin D levels might have a neuroprotective effect and could potentially influence the risk or progression of ALS. However, more research is needed to establish a clear link.
Probiotics: The gut microbiota's influence on overall health, including neurological conditions, has prompted research into the potential role of probiotics in ALS. While the exact mechanisms are not fully understood, maintaining a healthy gut microbiota through probiotics might have indirect effects on overall health. However, direct evidence linking probiotics to ALS prevention or treatment is lacking.
All suggestions from this page should be reviewed by your medical professionals. These are based on modelling and not clinical studies.
Based on family and lower taxonomy ranks (genus,species,strains) reported in studies,
the list is here
Net Impact |
Modifier |
Citations |
27
|
inulin (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
23.2
|
vitamin d
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
20.6
|
fructo-oligosaccharides (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
20.3
|
Human milk oligosaccharides (prebiotic, Holigos, Stachyose)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
19.3
|
resveratrol (grape seed/polyphenols/red wine)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
17.8
|
soy
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
16.9
|
arabinogalactan (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
15.2
|
wheat bran
|
π
|
11.4
|
lactobacillus plantarum (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
11
|
wheat
|
π
|
10.7
|
pomegranate
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
10.5
|
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
|
π
|
10.4
|
Cacao
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
10.3
|
oligosaccharides (prebiotic)
|
π
|
10.3
|
Dangshen
|
π
|
9.5
|
bacillus subtilis (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
9
|
bifidobacterium longum (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
9
|
mediterranean diet
|
π
|
8.9
|
Limosilactobacillus fermentum (probiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
8.9
|
Moringa Oleifera
|
π
|
8.8
|
fasting
|
π
|
8.6
|
Apigenin
|
π
|
8.3
|
Lactobacillus Johnsonii (probiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
7.9
|
banana
|
π
|
7.9
|
lactobacillus casei (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
7.9
|
Slippery Elm
|
π
|
7.8
|
Glucomannan
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
7.7
|
apple
|
π
|
7.6
|
ketogenic diet
|
π
|
7.4
|
gum arabic (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
7.1
|
berberine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
6.9
|
Ursolic acid
|
π
|
6.7
|
lactobacillus plantarum,xylooligosaccharides,(prebiotic) (probiotics)
|
π
|
6.6
|
barley,oat
|
π
|
6.5
|
lactobacillus rhamnosus (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
6.5
|
whey
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
6.5
|
Astragalus
|
π
|
6.3
|
lactobacillus acidophilus (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
6.2
|
lactobacillus sakei (probiotics)
|
π
|
6.1
|
barley
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
6
|
l-proline
|
π
|
5.9
|
jerusalem artichoke (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
5.9
|
Soymilk
|
π
|
5.9
|
pectin
|
π
|
5.7
|
quercetin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
5.7
|
omega-3 fatty acids
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
5.6
|
garlic (allium sativum)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
5.6
|
black raspberries
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
5.5
|
vitamin b2,Riboflavin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
5.5
|
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
|
π
|
5.3
|
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
5.2
|
aspergillus oryzae
|
π
|
5.1
|
fat
|
π
|
5.1
|
bifidobacterium animalis lactis (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
5.1
|
vitamin a
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
5
|
vegetarians
|
π
|
4.9
|
partially hydrolysed guar gum,fructo-oligosaccharides (prebiotic)
|
π
|
4.9
|
bifidobacterium lactis bb12 (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
4.9
|
lactobacillus paracasei (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
4.8
|
oolong teas
|
π
|
4.8
|
purple sweet potatoes
|
π
|
4.7
|
Bromelain
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
4.6
|
blueberry
|
π
|
4.6
|
vegetable/fruit juice-based diets
|
π
|
4.5
|
xylooligosaccharide (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
4.5
|
pea (fiber, protein)
|
π
|
4.5
|
Rutin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
4.4
|
zinc
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
4.3
|
persimmon tannin
|
π
|
4.3
|
fish oil
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
4.1
|
cranberry bean flour
|
π
|
4.1
|
lupin seeds (anaphylaxis risk, toxic if not prepared properly)
|
π
|
4.1
|
Pistachio
|
π
|
4
|
galacto-oligosaccharides (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
4
|
mulberry fruit polysaccharide
|
π
|
4
|
mannooligosaccharide (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3.9
|
GABA
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3.9
|
Sodium alginate
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3.8
|
Alpha-Ketoglutarate
|
π
|
3.8
|
xylan (prebiotic)
|
π
|
3.8
|
whole grain,bran
|
π
|
3.7
|
bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum,(probiotics)
|
π
|
3.7
|
bioflorin,enterococcus faecium sf 68,(probiotics)
|
π
|
3.7
|
glycine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3.6
|
Pulses
|
π
|
3.6
|
grape polyphenols
|
π
|
3.5
|
enterococcus faecium (probiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3.5
|
ku ding cha tea
|
π
|
3.5
|
oregano (origanum vulgare, oil) |
|
π
|
3.5
|
Ginseng
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3.5
|
gluten
|
π
|
3.5
|
Pumpkin
|
π
|
3.4
|
Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia)
|
π
|
3.4
|
Burdock Root
|
π
|
3.4
|
corn
|
π
|
3.4
|
genistein
|
π
|
3.3
|
almonds/ almond skins
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3.2
|
animal-based diet
|
π
|
3.2
|
high fiber diet
|
π
|
3.2
|
sesame cake/meal
|
π
|
3.1
|
grape seed extract
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3.1
|
bifidobacterium catenulatum,(probiotics)
|
π
|
3.1
|
pediococcus acidilactic (probiotic)
|
π
|
3
|
Goji (berry,juice)
|
π
|
3
|
bifidobacterium bifidum (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3
|
lactobacillus reuteri (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3
|
l-glutamine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3
|
emblica officinalis
|
π
|
2.9
|
lactobacillus rhamnosus gg (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.9
|
green tea
|
π
|
2.9
|
Kiwifruit
|
π
|
2.8
|
Codonopsis pilosula
|
π
|
2.8
|
grape fiber
|
π
|
2.8
|
Kaempferol
|
π
|
2.7
|
Citrus Fruit Extract
|
π
|
2.7
|
fenugreek
|
π
|
2.7
|
high-fat sucrose
|
π
|
2.7
|
white button mushrooms
|
π
|
2.7
|
cinnamon (oil. spice)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.7
|
melatonin supplement
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.7
|
safflower oil
|
π
|
2.6
|
palm kernel meal
|
π
|
2.6
|
fibre-rich macrobiotic ma-pi 2 diet
|
π
|
2.6
|
ginger
|
π
|
2.6
|
oolong tea polyphenols
|
π
|
2.6
|
fruit/legume fibre
|
π
|
2.6
|
plantago asiatica l.
|
π
|
2.6
|
Exercise
|
π
|
2.5
|
rye
|
π
|
2.5
|
rhubarb
|
π
|
2.5
|
Far infrared Sauna
|
π
|
2.4
|
noni
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.3
|
Bofutsushosan
|
π
|
2.3
|
vsl#3 (probiotics)
|
π
|
2.3
|
dietary phytoestrogens (isoflavones)
|
π
|
2.2
|
mannitol
|
π
|
2.2
|
sesame
|
π
|
2.2
|
Gluco-Oligosaccharides
|
π
|
2.2
|
amaranth
|
π
|
2.2
|
trametes versicolor(Turkey tail mushroom)
|
π
|
2.2
|
triphala
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.2
|
glutamate
|
π
|
2.2
|
grapes
|
π
|
2.2
|
partially hydrolyzed guar gum
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.1
|
camellia
|
π
|
2.1
|
Vitamin E
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.1
|
Onion
|
π
|
2.1
|
low protein diet
|
π
|
2
|
bacillus amyloliquefaciens (probiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2
|
spirulina(cyanobacteria)
|
π
|
2
|
oats
|
π
|
2
|
Tryptophan
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.9
|
lactobacillus casei shirota (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.9
|
Akkermansia muciniphila (probiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.9
|
hou-po-da-huang-tang
|
π
|
1.9
|
yogurt
|
π
|
1.9
|
brown algae
|
π
|
1.9
|
green-lipped mussel
|
π
|
1.9
|
whole-grain barley
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.9
|
oligofructose-enriched inulin (prebiotic)
|
π
|
1.8
|
buckwheat
|
π
|
1.8
|
propionate
|
π
|
1.8
|
Caffeine
|
π
|
1.8
|
glycyrrhizic acid (licorice)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.7
|
dietary fiber
|
π
|
1.7
|
high amylose cornstarch
|
π
|
1.7
|
Goat milk
|
π
|
1.6
|
Papain
|
π
|
1.6
|
rosmarinus officinalis,rosemary
|
π
|
1.6
|
blackcurrant
|
π
|
1.6
|
germinated barley food-stuff
|
π
|
1.6
|
Whole Cow milk
|
π
|
1.6
|
bifidobacterium infantis,(probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.6
|
l-sorbose
|
π
|
1.6
|
lactobacillus salivarius (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.6
|
resistant maltodextrin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.6
|
red wine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.5
|
Guaiacol (polyphenol)
|
π
|
1.5
|
magnesium
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.5
|
l-taurine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.5
|
acetic acid
|
π
|
1.5
|
wormwood(artemisia)
|
π
|
1.5
|
chondrus crispus,red sea weed
|
π
|
1.5
|
sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii (red sea weed)
|
π
|
1.5
|
quercetin,resveratrol
|
π
|
1.4
|
high red meat
|
π
|
1.4
|
carob
|
π
|
1.4
|
lactobacillus brevis (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.4
|
low carbohydrate diet
|
π
|
1.3
|
slow digestible carbohydrates
|
π
|
1.3
|
broccoli
|
π
|
1.3
|
high resistant starch
|
π
|
1.3
|
bacillus,lactobacillus,streptococcus,saccharomyces probiotic
|
π
|
1.3
|
fucoidan
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.2
|
punicic acid
|
π
|
1.2
|
Theanine
|
π
|
1.2
|
Bifidobacterium animalis
|
π
|
1.2
|
wasabi
|
π
|
1.2
|
Sauerkraut
|
π
|
1.2
|
Beet
|
π
|
1.2
|
Fucose
|
π
|
1.2
|
maize
|
π
|
1.2
|
bean
|
π
|
1.2
|
linseed(flaxseed)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.2
|
dates
|
π
|
1.2
|
sodium butyrate
|
π
|
1.2
|
plantain bananas
|
π
|
1.2
|
navy bean
|
π
|
1.1
|
lard
|
π
|
1.1
|
resistant starch
|
π
|
1.1
|
bacillus subtilis natto (probiotics)
|
π
|
1.1
|
whole-grain wheat
|
π
|
1.1
|
clostridium butyricum (probiotics),Miya,Miyarisan
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.1
|
bifidobacterium breve (probiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.1
|
Cinnamaldehyde
|
π
|
1.1
|
Glucosamine
|
π
|
1.1
|
chlorine
|
π
|
1
|
Xanthan gum
|
π
|
1
|
carrageenan
|
π
|
1
|
Olive Oil
|
π
|
1
|
Krill Oil
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1
|
Turmeric
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1
|
Rhodiola rosea (Rosavin)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1
|
quinoa
|
π
|
1
|
western diet
|
π
|
1
|
Artemisinin
|
π
|
1
|
bacillus (probiotics)
|
π
|
1
|
chicory (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1
|
l-arginine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1
|
polyphenols
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1
|
schisandra chinensis(magnolia berry or five-flavor-fruit)
|
π
|
1
|
sunflower oil
|
π
|
0.9
|
Pineapple
|
π
|
0.9
|
Miso
|
π
|
0.9
|
lactobacillus rhamnosus gg,lactobacillus,rhamnosus,propionibacterium freudenreichii,bifidobacterium breve (probiotics)
|
π
|
0.9
|
Baicalin
|
π
|
0.9
|
Xanthohumol
|
π
|
0.8
|
Ferric citrate
|
π
|
0.8
|
avocado peel
|
π
|
0.8
|
lupin kernel fiber (legume) (anaphylaxis risk, toxic if not prepared properly)
|
π
|
0.8
|
saccharomyces boulardii (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.8
|
low-fat high-complex carbohydrate diet
|
π
|
0.8
|
lactobacillus gasseri (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.7
|
hypocaloric hyperproteic diet
|
π
|
0.7
|
low fodmap diet
|
π
|
0.7
|
Perilla frutescens(shiso)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.7
|
enterococcus durans (probiotics)
|
π
|
0.7
|
bacillus coagulans (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.7
|
bifidobacterium adolescentis,(probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.7
|
nigella sativa seed (black cumin)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.7
|
symbioflor 2 e.coli probiotics
|
π
|
0.7
|
hydrogenated palm oil
|
π
|
0.6
|
Sijunzi decoction
|
π
|
0.6
|
Lentilactobacillus buchneri
|
π
|
0.6
|
marijuana
|
π
|
0.6
|
bifidobacterium longum bb536 (probiotics)
|
π
|
0.6
|
vitamin B7, biotin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.6
|
Bell Pepper
|
π
|
0.6
|
Pterostilbene
|
π
|
0.6
|
Lithium
|
π
|
0.6
|
Oyster Mushroom
|
π
|
0.5
|
rice bran
|
π
|
0.5
|
Methionine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.5
|
potatoes
|
π
|
-0.5
|
Grapefruit seed extract
|
π
|
-0.5
|
schinus molle (herb)
|
π
|
-0.5
|
Cheese
|
π
|
-0.6
|
Fisetin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.6
|
colostrum
|
π
|
-0.6
|
cruciferous vegetables (broccoli cabbage)
|
π
|
-0.6
|
retinoic acid,(Vitamin A derivative)
|
π
|
-0.6
|
cherry
|
π
|
-0.6
|
starch-fed
|
π
|
-0.6
|
Pediococcus pentosaceus
|
π
|
-0.6
|
Apple skin
|
π
|
-0.6
|
Prescript Assist (2018 Formula)
|
π
|
-0.6
|
lactobacillus helveticus,lactobacillus rhamnosus (probiotics)
|
π
|
-0.7
|
peppermint (spice, oil)
|
π
|
-0.7
|
red wine polyphenols
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.7
|
enriched butter diet
|
π
|
-0.7
|
cvs maximum strength probiotic
|
π
|
-0.7
|
chicken
|
π
|
-0.7
|
diosmin,(polyphenol)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.7
|
alcoholic beverages
|
π
|
-0.8
|
whole grain diet
|
π
|
-0.8
|
Konjaku flour
|
π
|
-0.8
|
extra virgin olive oil
|
π
|
-0.8
|
coriander oil
|
π
|
-0.8
|
lactobacillus kefiri (NOT KEFIR)
|
π
|
-0.9
|
ß-glucan
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.9
|
chaga (mushroom)
|
π
|
-0.9
|
ethanol
|
π
|
-0.9
|
annatto
|
π
|
-0.9
|
PreforPro
|
π
|
-0.9
|
bacillus laterosporus (probiotic)
|
π
|
-1
|
rice
|
π
|
-1
|
high-saturated fat diet
|
π
|
-1
|
capsaicin (hot pepper)
|
π
|
-1
|
lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet
|
π
|
-1.1
|
tannic acid
|
π
|
-1.1
|
doenjang (fermented bean paste)
|
π
|
-1.1
|
Hesperidin (polyphenol)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.1
|
Umeboshi (Japanese Apricot or Prunus mume )
|
π
|
-1.1
|
Mangosteen
|
π
|
-1.1
|
red alga Laurencia tristicha
|
π
|
-1.1
|
Dendrobium officinale
|
π
|
-1.2
|
low-fat diets
|
π
|
-1.2
|
fraxinus angustifolia,narrow-leafed ash
|
π
|
-1.2
|
choline
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.3
|
chitooligosaccharides (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.3
|
Nicotine, Nicotine Patch
|
π
|
-1.3
|
trachyspermum ammi, Ajwain
|
π
|
-1.3
|
Sumac(Rhus coriaria)
|
π
|
-1.4
|
Leonurine
|
π
|
-1.4
|
Carthamus tinctorius L,Safflower
|
π
|
-1.4
|
camelina seed
|
π
|
-1.4
|
syzygium aromaticum (clove)
|
π
|
-1.4
|
mastic gum (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.4
|
neem
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.5
|
mutaflor escherichia coli nissle 1917 (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.5
|
high beef diet
|
π
|
-1.6
|
fruit
|
π
|
-1.6
|
dairy
|
π
|
-1.6
|
Sulforaphane,1-Isothiocyanato-4-(methanesulfinyl)butane,C6H11NOS2
|
π
|
-1.7
|
polygonatum kingianum(Orange Flower Solomon's Seal.)
|
π
|
-1.7
|
salt (sodium chloride)
|
π
|
-1.7
|
Rhubarb Peony Decoction
|
π
|
-1.8
|
high sugar diet
|
π
|
-1.8
|
Dextrin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.9
|
quebracho
|
π
|
-1.9
|
candida albicans (prescription)
|
π
|
-1.9
|
Fish
|
π
|
-1.9
|
Psyllium (Plantago Ovata Husk)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2
|
walnuts
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.2
|
sorghum
|
π
|
-2.2
|
Tudca
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.3
|
Coenzyme Q10
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.3
|
galla chinensis (herb)
|
π
|
-2.3
|
brassica juncea
|
π
|
-2.3
|
high-protein diet
|
π
|
-2.8
|
Curcumin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.8
|
Pork
|
π
|
-2.8
|
rare meat
|
π
|
-2.9
|
refined wheat breads
|
π
|
-2.9
|
Boron (Organic Source)
|
π
|
-3
|
fluorine
|
π
|
-3
|
bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum li09,bifidobacterium catenulatum li10 (probiotics)
|
π
|
-3.3
|
brown rice
|
π
|
-3.8
|
Vitamin B1,thiamine hydrochloride
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-4.9
|
gluten-free diet
|
π
|
-14
|
high-fat diets
|
π
|