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Many people look to complementary and alternative therapies to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Among them, dietary supplements, including high-dose vitamins, are used most frequently. But will taking more than the recommended daily allowance of certain vitamins help your MS<\/abbr>?<\/p>\n

The question of whether larger doses of vitamins are beneficial is controversial. To be most effective, vitamins need to work in careful balance. A high concentration of one vitamin might cause a relative deficiency of another.<\/p>\n

Vitamin D may be an exception. So far, vitamin D is one of the most intensely studied supplements for MS<\/abbr>. For several years, there has been a growing interest in the role of low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of MS<\/abbr> attacks or exacerbations.<\/p>\n

Current research suggests a possible relationship between the two, although more-thorough studies are needed to establish a definite link. The connection between vitamin D and MS<\/abbr> is supported by the association with exposure to sunlight and the risk of MS<\/abbr>. There is a higher incidence and risk of MS<\/abbr> in countries away from the equator.<\/p>\n

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for adults is 600 international units (IUs) of vitamin D a day. That amount increases to 800 IUs<\/abbr> a day for those older than age 70. But be cautious with doses above 4,000 IUs<\/abbr> a day. Doses greater than 4,000 IUs<\/abbr> a day may sometimes be necessary in people who are vitamin D deficient, but large doses may also carry increased risks. A suggested maintenance dose to consider in patients with MS<\/abbr> is 2,000 to 5,000 IUs<\/abbr> daily.<\/p>\n

Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins and other nutrients in useful proportions, working together to play their roles in good nutrition and disease prevention. For most people, even those with MS<\/abbr>, the most reasonable course of action is receiving the recommended amount of vitamins from dietary sources, such as fruits and vegetables, rather than vitamin supplements.<\/p>\n

If you have MS<\/abbr> and are considering vitamin supplements, talk with your doctor first to determine what vitamins and doses he or she recommends. More research is needed, but high doses of vitamin D seem most helpful to people with naturally low blood levels. Your doctor may recommend a blood test to determine your baseline vitamin D level, and follow-up tests to determine when your level becomes normal if a supplement is recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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