Dietary intake of fruits and beta-carotene is negatively associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis risk in Koreans: a case-control study

Heightened consumption of fruits may help guard against the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

This study aimed to comprehensively assess if eating a fruity diet is beneficial for the prevention of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rare neurodegenerative disease. Researchers compared the diets of 77 Korean men and women diagnosed with ALS and another group of participants without the disease. 

Researchers discovered that regular ingestion of fruits and beta-carotene from dietary sources brightened an individual's chances of evading a diagnosis of ALS. On the other hand, habitual intake of fish, beef, and fast foods was found to increase the risk of developing ALS. This study supports the hypothesis that individuals can reduce their likelihood of ending up with ALS by inculcating the habit of adding more fruits to their diet.