Vitamins and Minerals: Some individuals with cerebral palsy might have specific nutritional needs or deficiencies due to factors such as feeding difficulties or limited diet. Supplements may be recommended to address deficiencies in vitamins (like vitamin D, B vitamins) or minerals (such as calcium or iron). However, the use of supplements should be guided by healthcare providers and based on individual nutritional assessments.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Omega-3 supplements containing EPA and DHA have been studied for potential benefits in brain health and cognitive function. While evidence supporting their use specifically for cerebral palsy is limited, omega-3 fatty acids might have potential in supporting overall health.
Probiotics: Some research suggests that probiotics might have potential benefits in supporting gut health and immune function, which could indirectly impact overall health in individuals with cerebral palsy. However, their specific role in managing CP symptoms is not well-established.
Muscle Relaxants or Magnesium: In some cases, individuals with cerebral palsy might experience muscle spasms or increased muscle tone. Muscle relaxants or magnesium supplements might be considered under the guidance of healthcare professionals to help manage muscle-related symptoms. However, their use should be carefully monitored and guided by medical advice.
All suggestions from this page should be reviewed by your medical professionals. These are based on modelling and not clinical studies.
Based on family and lower taxonomy ranks (genus,species,strains) reported in studies,
the list is here
Net Impact |
Modifier |
Citations |
5.3
|
clostridium butyricum (probiotics),Miya,Miyarisan
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
4.8
|
mannooligosaccharide (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
4.7
|
grape polyphenols
|
π
|
4.2
|
Vitamin B9,folic acid
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3.7
|
cannabinoids
|
π
|
3.7
|
resveratrol (grape seed/polyphenols/red wine)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3.6
|
Dangshen
|
π
|
3.5
|
bifidobacterium animalis lactis (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3.4
|
fructo-oligosaccharides (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3.4
|
lactobacillus sakei (probiotics)
|
π
|
3.1
|
ketogenic diet
|
π
|
3
|
vitamin a
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
3
|
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
|
π
|
2.9
|
Tributyrin
|
π
|
2.8
|
whey
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.8
|
bacillus amyloliquefaciens (probiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.7
|
amaranth
|
π
|
2.7
|
fruit/legume fibre
|
π
|
2.6
|
pomegranate
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.4
|
quercetin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.4
|
high-protein diet
|
π
|
2.4
|
Glucomannan
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.4
|
enterococcus faecium (probiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.3
|
rare meat
|
π
|
2.3
|
camelina seed
|
π
|
2.3
|
grapes
|
π
|
2.3
|
dairy
|
π
|
2.3
|
choline
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.3
|
ku ding cha tea
|
π
|
2.3
|
jerusalem artichoke (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2.2
|
low-fat high-complex carbohydrate diet
|
π
|
2.2
|
buckwheat
|
π
|
2.1
|
Vitamin B1,thiamine hydrochloride
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2
|
bifidobacterium infantis,(probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
2
|
green tea
|
π
|
2
|
fluorine
|
π
|
1.9
|
Lithium
|
π
|
1.9
|
Bromelain
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.9
|
fish oil
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.9
|
low carbohydrate diet
|
π
|
1.8
|
lactobacillus salivarius (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.8
|
grape seed extract
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.8
|
candida albicans (prescription)
|
π
|
1.8
|
low-fat diets
|
π
|
1.8
|
Akkermansia muciniphila (probiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.8
|
Gluco-Oligosaccharides
|
π
|
1.7
|
Methionine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.7
|
whole-grain barley
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.7
|
rosa rugosa
|
π
|
1.7
|
green-lipped mussel
|
π
|
1.7
|
vitamin B7, biotin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.7
|
dates
|
π
|
1.6
|
corn
|
π
|
1.6
|
eugenol (from clove oil, nutmeg, cinnamon, basil,bay leaf.)
|
π
|
1.6
|
Caraway
|
π
|
1.6
|
Cilantro
|
π
|
1.6
|
Dandelion
|
π
|
1.6
|
Echinacea
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.6
|
Goldenseal
|
π
|
1.6
|
Hops
|
π
|
1.6
|
Lemon peel
|
π
|
1.6
|
Pineapple
|
π
|
1.6
|
Piperine
|
π
|
1.6
|
Soy sauce
|
π
|
1.6
|
Sriracha sauce
|
π
|
1.6
|
Tea tree
|
π
|
1.6
|
Parsley
|
π
|
1.6
|
Vegemite
|
π
|
1.6
|
colostrum
|
π
|
1.5
|
Lactobacillus jensenii
|
π
|
1.5
|
Sijunzi decoction
|
π
|
1.5
|
sesame
|
π
|
1.5
|
sesame cake/meal
|
π
|
1.4
|
oats
|
π
|
1.4
|
l-taurine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.4
|
cranberry bean flour
|
π
|
1.4
|
Codonopsis pilosula
|
π
|
1.4
|
ginko
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.4
|
Bacillus clausii (Probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.4
|
grape fiber
|
π
|
1.4
|
xylooligosaccharide (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.3
|
partially hydrolysed guar gum,fructo-oligosaccharides (prebiotic)
|
π
|
1.3
|
linseed(flaxseed)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.3
|
Astragalus
|
π
|
1.3
|
bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum li09,bifidobacterium catenulatum li10 (probiotics)
|
π
|
1.3
|
Ginseng
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.2
|
Apple skin
|
π
|
1.2
|
bifidobacterium longum bb536 (probiotics)
|
π
|
1.2
|
chitooligosaccharides (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.2
|
Exercise
|
π
|
1.2
|
bifidobacterium lactis bb12 (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.1
|
chondrus crispus,red sea weed
|
π
|
1.1
|
sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii (red sea weed)
|
π
|
1.1
|
vsl#3 (probiotics)
|
π
|
1.1
|
Caffeine
|
π
|
1.1
|
lactobacillus rhamnosus gg,lactobacillus,rhamnosus,propionibacterium freudenreichii,bifidobacterium breve (probiotics)
|
π
|
1.1
|
gum arabic (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.1
|
l-glutamine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1.1
|
Onion
|
π
|
1.1
|
alcoholic beverages
|
π
|
1
|
noni
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1
|
Lactobacillus Johnsonii (probiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1
|
Cranberry
|
π
|
1
|
Tudca
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
1
|
Fruits (Cooked)
|
π
|
1
|
moderate-protein moderate-carbohydrate
|
π
|
1
|
vitamin b2,Riboflavin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.9
|
diosmin,(polyphenol)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.9
|
marijuana
|
π
|
0.9
|
high red meat
|
π
|
0.9
|
fenugreek
|
π
|
0.9
|
carob
|
π
|
0.9
|
pediococcus acidilactic (probiotic)
|
π
|
0.9
|
bifidobacterium breve (probiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.9
|
Konjaku flour
|
π
|
0.9
|
lard
|
π
|
0.9
|
high carbohydrate diet
|
π
|
0.9
|
enriched butter diet
|
π
|
0.9
|
extra virgin olive oil
|
π
|
0.9
|
bacillus subtilis (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.9
|
acetic acid
|
π
|
0.9
|
Taxifolin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.8
|
wasabi
|
π
|
0.8
|
L-carnitine
|
π
|
0.8
|
Theanine
|
π
|
0.8
|
Bifidobacterium animalis
|
π
|
0.8
|
Beet
|
π
|
0.8
|
Bofutsushosan
|
π
|
0.8
|
asparagus
|
π
|
0.8
|
Pistachio
|
π
|
0.8
|
Goat milk
|
π
|
0.8
|
Olive Oil
|
π
|
0.8
|
bacillus coagulans (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.8
|
dietary fiber
|
π
|
0.8
|
ginger
|
π
|
0.8
|
glutamate
|
π
|
0.8
|
gluten-free diet
|
π
|
0.8
|
plantain bananas
|
π
|
0.8
|
yogurt
|
π
|
0.8
|
bacillus,lactobacillus,streptococcus,saccharomyces probiotic
|
π
|
0.8
|
bean
|
π
|
0.8
|
mannitol
|
π
|
0.8
|
nigella sativa seed (black cumin)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.8
|
maize
|
π
|
0.8
|
germinated barley food-stuff
|
π
|
0.7
|
dietary phytoestrogens (isoflavones)
|
π
|
0.7
|
retinoic acid,(Vitamin A derivative)
|
π
|
0.7
|
rye
|
π
|
0.7
|
oligosaccharides (prebiotic)
|
π
|
0.7
|
naringenin(grapefruit) (Flavonoid)
|
π
|
0.7
|
red wine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.7
|
red wine polyphenols
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.7
|
bioflorin,enterococcus faecium sf 68,(probiotics)
|
π
|
0.7
|
emblica officinalis
|
π
|
0.7
|
Dendrobium officinale
|
π
|
0.6
|
Cacoa flavonoids
|
π
|
0.6
|
Cinnamaldehyde
|
π
|
0.6
|
chlorine
|
π
|
0.6
|
Papain
|
π
|
0.6
|
Pterostilbene
|
π
|
0.6
|
Cheese
|
π
|
0.6
|
high saturated milk fat diet
|
π
|
0.6
|
slow digestible carbohydrates
|
π
|
0.6
|
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
|
π
|
0.6
|
Rhubarb Peony Decoction
|
π
|
0.6
|
Vitamin E
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.6
|
spirulina(cyanobacteria)
|
π
|
0.6
|
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC),
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.6
|
cherry
|
π
|
0.6
|
vegetable/fruit juice-based diets
|
π
|
0.5
|
quercetin,resveratrol
|
π
|
0.5
|
lactobacillus gasseri (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
0.5
|
Tryptophan
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.5
|
Kale
|
π
|
-0.5
|
lauric acid(fatty acid in coconut oil,in palm kernel oil,)
|
π
|
-0.5
|
vegetable
|
π
|
-0.6
|
laser trilobum l.,kefe cumin
|
π
|
-0.6
|
rosehip tea
|
π
|
-0.6
|
pomegranate blossom tea
|
π
|
-0.6
|
strawberry
|
π
|
-0.6
|
helichrysum italicum,Immortelle
|
π
|
-0.6
|
galla chinensis (herb)
|
π
|
-0.6
|
l-proline
|
π
|
-0.6
|
hypericin, St. John's Wort
|
π
|
-0.6
|
fraxinus angustifolia,narrow-leafed ash
|
π
|
-0.6
|
broccoli
|
π
|
-0.6
|
carboxymethyl cellulose (prebiotic)
|
π
|
-0.6
|
bacillus licheniformis,(probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.6
|
Cistus Incanus
|
π
|
-0.6
|
bacillus pumilus
|
π
|
-0.6
|
Amylopectin
|
π
|
-0.7
|
Pancreatin
|
π
|
-0.7
|
Vanilla
|
π
|
-0.7
|
Krill Oil
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.7
|
bacillus subtilis natto (probiotics)
|
π
|
-0.7
|
carum carvi, Caraway
|
π
|
-0.7
|
abies alba mill, silver fir
|
π
|
-0.7
|
high-saturated fat diet
|
π
|
-0.7
|
lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet
|
π
|
-0.7
|
low fodmap diet
|
π
|
-0.7
|
mutaflor escherichia coli nissle 1917 (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.7
|
marjoram
|
π
|
-0.7
|
paenibacillus polymyxa (prescript assist) (probiotics)
|
π
|
-0.7
|
brassica juncea
|
π
|
-0.7
|
Fiber, total dietary
|
π
|
-0.7
|
schinus molle (herb)
|
π
|
-0.7
|
rice
|
π
|
-0.7
|
whole-grain wheat
|
π
|
-0.7
|
tabebuia impetiginosa (taheebo) bark
|
π
|
-0.7
|
lactobacillus paracasei,lactobacillus acidophilus,bifidobacterium animalis (probiotics)
|
π
|
-0.7
|
satureia montana(Winter savory)
|
π
|
-0.7
|
oolong tea polyphenols
|
π
|
-0.7
|
oolong teas
|
π
|
-0.7
|
Arbutin (polyphenol)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.7
|
sesuvium portulacastrum herb
|
π
|
-0.7
|
tomato powder
|
π
|
-0.8
|
wormwood(artemisia)
|
π
|
-0.8
|
palm kernel meal
|
π
|
-0.8
|
peganum harmala (rue)
|
π
|
-0.8
|
magnolia bark
|
π
|
-0.8
|
oregano (origanum vulgare, oil) |
|
π
|
-0.8
|
lactobacillus brevis (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.8
|
lactobacillus casei shirota (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.9
|
ß-glucan
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-0.9
|
ethanol
|
π
|
-0.9
|
fruit
|
π
|
-0.9
|
fat
|
π
|
-0.9
|
purple sweet potatoes
|
π
|
-0.9
|
PreforPro
|
π
|
-0.9
|
luteolin (flavonoid)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1
|
western diet
|
π
|
-1
|
Vitamin B
|
π
|
-1
|
sunflower oil
|
π
|
-1
|
Rutin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1
|
Peptide LL-37
|
π
|
-1
|
nobiletin
|
π
|
-1
|
punicic acid
|
π
|
-1
|
Turmeric
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.1
|
camellia
|
π
|
-1.1
|
partially hydrolyzed guar gum
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.1
|
Leonurine
|
π
|
-1.1
|
safflower oil
|
π
|
-1.1
|
cinnamon (oil. spice)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.1
|
coptis chinensis, Chinese goldthread
|
π
|
-1.1
|
basil
|
π
|
-1.1
|
propionate
|
π
|
-1.1
|
zinc
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.2
|
wheat
|
π
|
-1.2
|
red chiles (Capsicum)
|
π
|
-1.2
|
Alpha-Ketoglutarate
|
π
|
-1.2
|
plantago asiatica l.
|
π
|
-1.2
|
chicken
|
π
|
-1.2
|
avocado peel
|
π
|
-1.2
|
nuts
|
π
|
-1.2
|
navy bean
|
π
|
-1.2
|
mastic gum (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.2
|
magnesium
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.2
|
Kaempferol
|
π
|
-1.2
|
Oyster Mushroom
|
π
|
-1.3
|
laminaria hyperborea( tangle/cuvie - seaweed)
|
π
|
-1.3
|
neem
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.3
|
potatoes
|
π
|
-1.3
|
bifidobacterium longum,lactobacillus helveticus (probiotics)
|
π
|
-1.4
|
xylaria hypoxylon (fungi)
|
π
|
-1.4
|
lemon
|
π
|
-1.4
|
annatto
|
π
|
-1.4
|
micromeria fruticosa,White-leaved Savory
|
π
|
-1.4
|
bacillus laterosporus (probiotic)
|
π
|
-1.4
|
olea europaea,olive leaf
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.4
|
iron
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.4
|
withania somnifera,ashwagandha
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.4
|
Peanut
|
π
|
-1.4
|
gluten
|
π
|
-1.5
|
Baicalin
|
π
|
-1.5
|
high sugar diet
|
π
|
-1.5
|
Baking Soda, Sodium Bicarbonate
|
π
|
-1.5
|
walnuts
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.6
|
vitamin d
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.6
|
genistein
|
π
|
-1.6
|
low protein diet
|
π
|
-1.6
|
trachyspermum ammi, Ajwain
|
π
|
-1.6
|
enterococcus durans (probiotics)
|
π
|
-1.6
|
kombucha
|
π
|
-1.6
|
l-sorbose
|
π
|
-1.6
|
Pickle juice
|
π
|
-1.6
|
Umcka
|
π
|
-1.7
|
Dextrin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.7
|
high beef diet
|
π
|
-1.7
|
bacillus (probiotics)
|
π
|
-1.7
|
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.7
|
Goji (berry,juice)
|
π
|
-1.7
|
polygonatum kingianum(Orange Flower Solomon's Seal.)
|
π
|
-1.7
|
apple
|
π
|
-1.8
|
coriander oil
|
π
|
-1.8
|
vitamin B3,niacin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.8
|
peppermint (spice, oil)
|
π
|
-1.9
|
thyme (thymol, thyme oil)
|
π
|
-1.9
|
glycyrrhizic acid (licorice)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-1.9
|
vegetarians
|
π
|
-2
|
black raspberries
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2
|
triphala
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2
|
Limosilactobacillus fermentum (probiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2
|
lupin seeds (anaphylaxis risk, toxic if not prepared properly)
|
π
|
-2.1
|
laminaria digitata,oarweed - seaweed
|
π
|
-2.1
|
white button mushrooms
|
π
|
-2.1
|
Sodium alginate
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.2
|
pea (fiber, protein)
|
π
|
-2.2
|
Sumac(Rhus coriaria)
|
π
|
-2.3
|
capsaicin (hot pepper)
|
π
|
-2.3
|
almonds/ almond skins
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.4
|
saccharomyces boulardii (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.4
|
methionine-choline-deficient (MCD) diet
|
π
|
-2.4
|
chestnut tannins
|
π
|
-2.5
|
banana
|
π
|
-2.5
|
red alga Laurencia tristicha
|
π
|
-2.5
|
blackcurrant
|
π
|
-2.5
|
sodium butyrate
|
π
|
-2.7
|
berberine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.7
|
bifidobacterium adolescentis,(probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-2.7
|
brown rice
|
π
|
-2.7
|
hypocaloric hyperproteic diet
|
π
|
-2.7
|
Umeboshi (Japanese Apricot or Prunus mume )
|
π
|
-2.8
|
syzygium aromaticum (clove)
|
π
|
-3.1
|
cellulose (prebiotic)
|
π
|
-3.2
|
soy
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-3.2
|
high resistant starch
|
π
|
-3.2
|
glycine
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-3.2
|
Fisetin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-3.3
|
fasting
|
π
|
-3.3
|
bifidobacterium pseudocatenulatum,(probiotics)
|
π
|
-3.3
|
Guaiacol (polyphenol)
|
π
|
-3.5
|
wheat bran
|
π
|
-3.6
|
animal-based diet
|
π
|
-3.8
|
bifidobacterium catenulatum,(probiotics)
|
π
|
-3.8
|
Slippery Elm
|
π
|
-3.9
|
Human milk oligosaccharides (prebiotic, Holigos, Stachyose)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-4
|
Psyllium (Plantago Ovata Husk)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-4.1
|
rosmarinus officinalis,rosemary
|
π
|
-4.3
|
Pork
|
π
|
-4.4
|
salt (sodium chloride)
|
π
|
-4.5
|
pectin
|
π
|
-4.5
|
tea
|
π
|
-4.5
|
resistant maltodextrin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-4.6
|
Cacao
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-4.6
|
fibre-rich macrobiotic ma-pi 2 diet
|
π
|
-4.6
|
high-fat diets
|
π
|
-4.7
|
kefir
|
π
|
-4.7
|
barley
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-4.7
|
garlic (allium sativum)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-5.1
|
Pulses
|
π
|
-5.5
|
bifidobacterium longum (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-5.8
|
resistant starch
|
π
|
-5.8
|
quebracho
|
π
|
-5.9
|
arabinogalactan (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-5.9
|
Curcumin
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-6
|
Moringa Oleifera
|
π
|
-6.2
|
xylan (prebiotic)
|
π
|
-6.4
|
lactobacillus rhamnosus gg (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-6.8
|
lactobacillus casei (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-8.1
|
inulin (prebiotic)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|
-14
|
lactobacillus plantarum (probiotics)
ππ½οΈ Dosages
|
π
|