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Vitamin D and MS
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system (CNS), with an uncertain cause. Colleen Hayes and Donald Achaeson have suggested that insufficient sunlight exposure and chronic viral infections might be unrelated environmental risk factors for MS. These risk factors may act synergistically to enable the pathogenic autoimmune response.

The prevalence of MS is highest where environmental supplies of vitamin D are lowest. Sunshine enables the production of vitamin D3 (VD3) in the skin. Epidemiological studies have shown that higher vitamin D blood levels are associated with lower risk, less relapses and a slower progression of multiple sclerosis. Higher vitamin D levels can be achieved in part by increased oral intake of VD3.

Vitamin D
Scientists' Call to D*Action
The aim for blood serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D is
40-60 ng/ml (nanograms/milliliter) or
100-150 nmol/L (nanomoles/Liter)

For supplements, vitamin D3, cholecalciferol may be used.

Individuals should consult with a health care practitioner to
develop a custom plan.

Find out what your vitamin D level (blood serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D) is and take corrective action if necessary for your health.

Join GrassrootsHealth's Vitamin D Action now.

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Researchers
George Ebers, Colleen Hayes, Jodie Burton
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Vitamin D is complicated, if you want to know more about it have a look at the frequently asked questions.
Glossary
In the Glossary of Vitamin D Terms you can find the vitamin D terms explained.
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In Dutch/Nederlands
Hier tref je informatie over vitamine D in het Nederlands.