Vitamin D Deficiency and Multiple Sclerosis
Research conducted for more than 30 years has demonstrated a direct relationship between Vitamin D deficiencies in the body and the onset and development of Multiple Sclerosis.
Among the main functions of vitamin D are its effects on calcium absorption in bones and its action on the immune system. These factors predispose individuals with low vitamin D levels to diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune, inflammatory, and demyelinating disease. Although other factors can also be considered in the manifestation of MS, given its complexity as a pathology of the central nervous system, there is evidence that vitamin D plays an important role in the prevention and management of this disease.
Adequate sun exposure and a diet that helps maintain the required vitamin D levels are essential in the prevention and treatment of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Similarly, vitamin D supplements in appropriate doses can be very beneficial in achieving this health goal, along with other important aspects of maintaining the desired health and well-being.
References:
- Iris Aparicio Miñana et al. Effects of vitamin D in multiple sclerosis: a literature review. Ocronos Medical Journal . Vol. III. No. 6:22 – October 2020
- Claudia Talavera Hernández, Mario Flores-Aldana, Nayeli Macías-Morales, José Flores Rivera, Carlos Hernández Girón. Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis: Scientific Evidence. Revista Neurología Argentina . Vol. 5. No. 4. pages 250-258. 2013