At risk of getting, or have, multiple sclerosis? Load up on vitamin D: MS Society

Vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for developing multiple sclerosis, and the MS Society of Canada now says that people affected by the disease should consume up to 4,000 IU per day to decrease the risk or to potentially modify the extent of the disease.
Vitamin D is acquired by exposure to sunlight or through ingestion of vitamin D3 supplements. Small amounts are found in foods like egg yolks, fortified dairy products and oily fish.
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