Vitamin D Slows MS Progression

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In a 1st, trial finds vitamin D supplements may slow multiple sclerosis. But questions remain.

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord.

Studies suggest that vitamin D deficiency is a potential risk factor for MS .

In general, taking too much vitamin D can be dangerous; however, the high doses in the new trial were taken in controlled conditions, under the supervision of medical staff.

No one in the new trial who received vitamin D developed hypercalcemia.

Participants took the supplement twice a month, rather than daily .

The aim of this research would not be to replace current disease-modifying drugs for MS .

However, ultimately, more trials are needed to corroborate these findings.

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