Some patients turn to dietary supplements to treat muscular dystrophy, a class of genetic disorders marked by progressive weakness and wasting of muscles controlling movement. Indeed, there's some evidence that taking supplements containing amino acids may enhance muscle health in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (the most common form of muscular dystrophy, caused by the absence of a protein involved in maintaining muscle integrity). Still, more research is needed before any type of supplement can be recommended for treatment of the disease.
There's no cure for muscular dystrophy, and treatment often involves the use of physical therapy, respiratory therapy, speech therapy, orthopedic appliances, and corrective orthopedic surgery. Some medications may also help treat muscular dystrophy. In addition, certain lifestyle changes (such as exercise) may help improve health and quality of life in muscular dystrophy patients. Read the full article: Alternative Medicine for Muscular Dystrophy.
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