A new study adds to the arsenal of evidence that vitamin D helps prevent multiple sclerosi

Well SupportedIndividuals with common gene variants associated with low vitamin D have a two-fold increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

Partially SupportedVitamin D supplementation at 14,000 IU/day reduced new brain lesions by 32% in individuals with multiple sclerosis.

Well SupportedMeasuring vitamin D levels and supplementing is important as deficiency is linked to increased risk of multiple sclerosis.

Partially SupportedSpending 30-60 minutes outdoors per day is associated with a 52% lower likelihood of developing multiple sclerosis.