Study review finds inconsistent evidence for vitamin D in MS care

Vitamin D supplementation did not consistently reduce relapse rates in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS), although it may reduce the number of MS lesions seen on MRI scans, according to a systematic review of published studies. Several trials found reductions in new or active lesions even when vitamin D did not significantly reduce relapse frequency.

Study review finds inconsistent evidence for vitamin D in MS care

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Vitamin D supplementation did not consistently reduce relapse rates in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS), although it may reduce the number of MS lesions seen on MRI scans, according to a systematic...

Several trials found reductions in new or active lesions even when vitamin D did not significantly reduce relapse frequency.

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Vitamin D supplementation did not consistently reduce relapse rates in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS), although it may reduce the number of MS lesions seen on MRI scans, according to a systematic review of published studies. Several trials found reductions in new or active lesions even when vitamin D did not significantly reduce relapse frequency.

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