There has been a lot of research lately on the connection between Multiple Sclerosis and vitamin D. Researchers have linked low levels to an increased risk of developing MS and possibly worsen the severity of MS in those already affected.
Vitamin D Sources
The best way to get vitamin D is from the sun, that’s why it’s called the sunshine vitamin but it’s not always possible to get enough from the sun. A few reasons more and more people are deficient is because:
Researchers are discovering the importance of how much Vitamin D is to those with MS. It not only plays an important role in bone health but also in the immune and nervous system. Many people with MS (pwMS) have a vitamin D deficiency. They also have a higher than average rate of Osteopenia and it’s severe form Osteoporosis which is thinning of the bones.
A 2012 research team from Finland discovered that taking vitamin D supplements significantly reduced the number of brain lesions. For those with MS, the bodies immune system attacks the protective covering surrounding the nerves of the central nervous system of the brain or spinal cord and leaving scars also known as lesions. At this time, researchers are still unclear as to how much vitamin D a person needs to prevent or treat MS.
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