Vitamin D supplements could reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms, study suggests

Vitamin D supplements could reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms, study suggests

Previous research has shown that vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of multiple sclerosis — and a new study suggests that supplementing it in high doses could help reduce symptoms.

Vitamin D Could Be an Effective Way to Slow Progress of MS

Researchers from institutions across France have uncovered solid clinical evidence that supplements of vitamin D could be an effective treatment for the neurodegenerative condition multiple sclerosis (MS).

Upside Down Under: March is National MS Month

Editor’s note: This is the final of a three-part series examining multiple sclerosis (MS) and actions that can control this auto-immune disease that attacks the central nervous system. MS can’t be cured, but numerous drugs and therapies are available to manage symptoms, slow disease progression and improve quality of life. As recently as 35 years ago, people who contracted multiple sclerosis had f...

Neurologist behind MS blood test honoured at research awards

Trinity researcher’s findings highlight potential causal link between MS and Epstein Barr virus, opening up the possibility of new improved treatments The post Neurologist behind MS blood test honoured at research awards appeared first on Irish Medical Times.