MD1003 is a highly concentrated formulation of biotin that was investigated for secondary and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). Clinical trials did not show an improvement in disability or slowing down of progression. Learn more in this A-Z entry.

Meditation belongs to a group of therapies known as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). When practised correctly, it can induce a state of calm.

MEDLINE is an extensive database of life sciences and biomedical information. It includes most major, peer reviewed medical and health journals. It is published by the American National Library of Medicine.

Many women with multiple sclerosis are menopausal or perimenopausal, but the impact of menopause on MS is not fully understood as there has been limited research published in this area.

Many women feel that their MS symptoms get worse two or three days before their period starts, and get better once bleeding has started. We look at why this might be and what could help.

Metformin is being investigated for its ability to boost myelin repair in MS. It is currently used as a treatment for diabetes.

Methotrexate is an immunosuppressant drug used in the treatment of cancer, arthritis and psoriasis. It is not a first line treatment for multiple sclerosis, but research has shown that it can reduce relapse rates and slow progression in people with MS.

The community of species living in your body is known as the microbiome. Some of the species living in your gut may be helpful in MS.

Mindfulness is a psychological therapy approach that can be used to improve your outlook, provide coping strategies, and help manage symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS).