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Multiple sclerosis is a terrifying disease. And the traditional medical system has little to no treatment options, especially at later stages.<\/p>\nMultiple sclerosis is a terrifying disease. And the traditional medical system has little to no treatment options, especially at later stages.<\/p>\n
A new study published in the journal Nutrients<\/em> is therefore extremely important.<\/p>\n It shows that a common vitamin (available in all supermarkets) helps halt the progression of multiple sclerosis, especially if taken early.<\/p>\n A team of scientists at the Medical University of Graz in South Austria used a rat model specifically designed to mimic the cortical destruction and dysfunction observed in the late-stage disease. This model is often used because it is very similar to the conditions seen in human patients.<\/p>\n Throughout the 45-day study period, the young male rats were divided into two groups. One group received regular doses of Vitamin D from an early age, while the control group continued with a standard diet without extra supplementation.<\/p>\n The researchers focused on several aspects of the disease’s progression, including oxidative stress, loss of myelin in the nerve tissue in the brain’s cortex, and overall neuronal health.<\/p>\n The results were promising:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n 2.\tThere was a reduction in the activation of microglial cells in Vitamin D supplemented rats. These cells enable immune responses in the brain but can worsen multiple sclerosis symptoms when they’re overactive.<\/p>\n 3.\tThere was a decline in cell death in the Vitamin D group, suggesting a protective effect against the inflammatory attacks typical of multiple sclerosis.<\/p>\n 4.\tThe Vitamin D supplemented rats showed better preservation of neuronal structures, indicating that this vitamin could protect nerve tissue.\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n This means that vitamin D can play a major role in safeguarding nerve tissue, both at the physical-structural level, but also at the cellular-molecular level.<\/p>\n Given the study\u2019s encouraging findings, it might be a good idea to start supplementing with vitamin D immediately after a multiple sclerosis diagnosis and continue it indefinitely.<\/p>\n But don’t take too much, as it can be toxic in large amounts. A supplement of 20 mcg or 800 IU per day should be more than enough to protect your nerves from the destruction brought by multiple sclerosis.<\/p>\n\n