Reducing Inflammatory Markers in MS Patients With High-Dose Vitamin D
Numerous studies suggest low levels of vitamin D in the blood are strongly linked to increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS).
The ground-breaking study published in the January 2016 issue of Neurology, showed that MS patients administered high-dose vitamin D (10,400 IU per day), supplemented over a six month period, had a reduction in the percentage of inflammatory T cells related to MS severity. Patients in the control group, who were given 800 IU per day of vitamin D, did not show a reduction in these MS inflammatory markers.
Compelling evidence has linked low vitamin D levels with increased risk for MS, and progression of MS in patients suffering from the disease. Our understanding of the importance of vitamin D in immune system modulation continues to unfold with each passing year.
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