Alternative therapies

You may hear claims about a range of alternative therapies for treating or even curing muscle wasting conditions.

The claims made by companies selling products, such as supplements and vitamins are often exaggerated. As yet there is, to the knowledge of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, no substantial, fully conclusive scientific evidence that any of these compounds are effective in treating muscular dystrophy and related diseases.

The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign recommends that if individuals wish to pursue any of these alternative therapies that they first consult their doctor/clinician. There may be interactions or side effects which need to be monitored in a controlled manner.

Read the alternative therapies factsheet