Vitamins Help With Multiple Sclerosis?

Recent studies show that elevated levels of vitamin D can reduce the risk of new injuries and the active form of this disease. They were published in The Annals of Neurology. Their author is Ellen M. Mowry, physician and professor of neurology at John Hopkins University School of Medicine.

469 people with MS participated in this five-year project at the University of California. Every year, each participant had a blood test and an MRI scan. Low vitamin D levels have been found to be associated with more injuries and more disease activity. Dr. Mowry cautions, however, that so far, there is no conclusive evidence that vitamin D works effectively in MS patients. In turn, however, Denny Bourdette, physician, chairman of the Department of Neurology and director of the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center at Oregon Health and Science University, says the evidence clearly shows that these drugs are beneficial in MS patients. His suggested proper vitamin D level, which can be determined by a blood test, fluctuates between 30 to 74 nanograms per milliliter.   The recommended daily amount of this vitamin varies between 600 and 800 international units (IU) for adults. It is best taken in the form of vitamin D3 and not too much as it reacts like a hormone and has unpleasant side effects such as nausea and vomiting. To enrich our diet with products containing this vitamin, it should be included in the menu fish, liver, processed milk. A daily walk will help our body to produce vitamin D3 on its own. However, you should do it wisely and be careful of harmful UV rays. Other substances and plants that are believed to help with MS and reduce its symptoms can be mentioned antioxidants (vegetables, citrus, nuts), vitamins z group B (fish, pork, poultry, beans), selenium (sea fruit, whole grain), gingko biloba, ginseng, valerian, probiotics (yoghurts). Please note that the effectiveness of these substances and plants has not been scientifically proven and further testing is needed. Above all, however, patients with MS should consult a doctor before taking any vitamin supplements. source: ScienceNews.pl

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