Does vitamin D help prevent multiple sclerosis?

Does vitamin D help prevent multiple sclerosis?

Research over the years has shown that maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D may have a protective effect and lower the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). A number of studies have shown that people who get more sun exposure and vitamin D in their diet have a lower risk of MS .

How much vitamin D should I take for MS?

Note that the American Academy of Neurology multiple sclerosis subcommittee recently reviewed literature on Vitamin D deficiency and MS and recommended a wide range of doses from 300- 4000 units per day of Vitamin D3.

How can Hypervitaminosis d be prevented?

Discontinuing or lowering your intake of high-dose vitamin D supplements can prevent hypervitaminosis D. The tolerable upper limit, or the maximum daily intake of vitamin D that is unlikely to result in any health risks, has been set at 4,000 IUs per day.

Is vitamin D covered as preventive?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) has issued a final recommendation statement on Screening for Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults. This final recommendation applies to adults who do not have signs or symptoms of vitamin D deficiency.

Can low vitamin D levels cause multiple sclerosis?

Low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with an increased number of brain lesions and signs of a more active disease state in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study finds, suggesting a potential link between intake of the vitamin and the risk of longer-term disability from the autoimmune disorder.

How does vitamin D affect MS?

In 2015 scientists demonstrated a clear link between low vitamin D and MS. They found that people who naturally had lower levels of vitamin D (because of their genetics) were more likely to develop MS. Researchers in Oxford have also discovered that vitamin D could affect the way a gene linked to MS behaves.

What vitamins should I avoid with MS?

Supplements that stimulate the immune system should be avoided in high doses. Those include selenium, zinc, B1, B2, folic acid, B6, vitamin A, biotin, magnesium, copper, and manganese. The effectiveness of these is not supported by studies in MS.

Is vitamin D checked in routine blood work?

Low vitamin D increases the risk of broken bones. It may also contribute to other health problems. That’s why health care providers often order a blood test to measure vitamin D. But many people do not need the test.

How can MS be prevented?

Preventing MS: What you can do

1. Quit smoking.
2. Get adequate sun exposure and supplement with vitamin D (5,000 IU per day in winter)
3. Eat a healthy diet low in saturated fat, and supplement with flaxseed oil.
4. Keep your stress levels down and exercise regularly.