Previous research has shown that vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) – and a new study indicates that completing this in high doses can help reduce symptoms.
The study included 303 adults in France who have suffered from clinical isolated syndrome (CIS) – a preliminary period of neurological symptoms that can lead to multiple nerve sclerosis – during the past 90 days.
A group of participants took high doses (100,000 international units) from Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) every two weeks for 24 months.
Among that group, 60.3 % of the relapse of new or expanded symptoms or pests in MRI tests.
In comparison, 74.1 % of those who took an imaginary drug have suffered from the same effects – a “statistical significance”, the researchers, who were from Chu Nims, Montpellier University and multiple sclerosis centers in France.
The results of the dual random study were published in JAMA magazine.
The researchers wrote: “Oral cholesteriferol has reduced 100,000 international units every two weeks every two weeks of disease activity in the Association of Independent Countries and Multiple Melpon Multiple.”
“These results require more investigation, including the potential role of vitamin D with a high dose as an additional treatment.”
Bruce Bebo, Executive Vice President of Research at the MS National Association in Oregon, did not participate in the research, but commented on Fox News Digital as he described as a “well -designed study”.
He said: “These results indicate that vitamin D at a high dose may be a promising approach to reduce the activity of the disease in the very early stages of multiple nerve sclerosis.”
However, the previously published studies failed to connect vitamin D supplements with a decrease in the activity of multiple nerve sclerosis, although they used fewer doses, according to Bebo.
“In general, evidence indicates that the effects of vitamin D supplements are likely to be modest, will require high doses and will be more effective when eating early by people with vitamin D deficiency.”
Bebo pointed out that the American Academy of Neurology is currently recommending from 300 to 4000 units a day for the adult, with 4000 units as the highest dose recommended by most health authorities.
“It is important to note that the JAMA study used a much higher dose (100,000 units per day). While it has not reported any negative events, eating vitamin D may be toxic.”
“High doses can cause excessive calcium in the blood that leads to nausea, vomiting, weakness and frequent urination, and in some cases the kidney damage.
Any person with multiple sclerosis is concerned with vitamin D supplements that should be discussed with a neurologist or primary health care provider to determine the best approach, as recommended.
