Autoimmune Diseases (Jan 2011)

Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis: Correlation, Causality, and Controversy

  • Joost Smolders

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4061/2011/629538
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2011

Abstract

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The last years, many studies reported associations between correlates of vitamin D exposure and several correlates of multiple sclerosis (MS) disease activity. This review discusses studies on vitamin D status, Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score, and relapse activity of MS. Furthermore, several considerations for intervention studies on vitamin D supplementation in MS are provided.