ALS Untangled does not endorse the Wahls Protocol for slowing ALS
Original source
WAHLS Protocol (opens in a new tab)ALS Untangled says there is no clinical-trial or case-report evidence that the Wahls diet changes ALS progression or survival. It concludes that the protocol should not be endorsed for slowing ALS because of concerns about weight loss and nutrient deficiencies.
Why this matters
People with ALS and their families should not assume that the Wahls Protocol slows the disease. The review says weight loss is linked with faster progression and shorter survival, so diets that cause weight loss or nutritional deficiencies may be concerning; this finding does not establish a treatment benefit or change current care.
Limitations and context
This is an independent expert review, not a new clinical trial. The evidence it discusses includes a cross-sectional study and a clinical trial in people with multiple sclerosis, rather than a trial testing ALS progression or survival. The review reports no ALS case reports or clinical trials showing benefit.