Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-13-2012, 11:20 AM #1
Neurophile Neurophile is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3
10 yr Member
Neurophile Neurophile is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3
10 yr Member
Default Cholicalciferol (D3): Help for MS?

This may be old news to many readers but it never hurts to remind ourselves of some of the basics:

MS occurs more frequently with increasing distance from the equator, where there is less solar ultraviolet-B (UVB) light. More sun exposure throughout life is associated with a reduced risk of MS. Fewer disease symptoms are reported in summer, when there is more sunlight (and thus, more synthesis of vitamin D). MS occurs more frequently in spring (i.e., when vitamin D levels are lowest).

I could go on, but if you haven't explored the possibility of the role Vitamin D3 (Cholicalciferol) may play in helping to either prevent or ameliorate MS, then it might be worth your time to look into this further. A terrific place to start is by reading through some of the information provided by the Vitamin D Council. Just Google them and then enter "Multiple Sclerosis" in the Search Terms in the upper right corner of their homepage...
Neurophile is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-13-2012, 12:30 PM #2
Dejibo's Avatar
Dejibo Dejibo is offline
Elder
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 7,332
15 yr Member
Dejibo Dejibo is offline
Elder
Dejibo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 7,332
15 yr Member
Default

I take 2000 iu every day. I live in NH and 9 months out of the year we dont have enough sun to make the vit D we need to survive. most of the general population is on vit d sick or well round these parts.
__________________
RRMS 3/26/07
.

Betaseron 5/18/07
.

Elevated LFTs Beta DC 7/07
Copaxone 8/7/07
.



.
Dejibo is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-13-2012, 12:33 PM #3
Kitty's Avatar
Kitty Kitty is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Deep South
Posts: 21,576
15 yr Member
Kitty Kitty is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
Kitty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Deep South
Posts: 21,576
15 yr Member
Default

I get no sun except what filters in through the windows. I take 10,000 IU of D3 every day. I've been taking it now for about two years. It's very inexpensive and sure beats getting overheated in the sun.
__________________
These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.
Kitty is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-13-2012, 12:53 PM #4
SallyC's Avatar
SallyC SallyC is offline
In Remembrance
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 17,844
15 yr Member
SallyC SallyC is offline
In Remembrance
SallyC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 17,844
15 yr Member
Default

Me take 5000iu daily, just in case.
__________________
~Love, Sally
.





"The best way out is always through". Robert Frost



~If The World Didn't Suck, We Would All Fall Off~
SallyC is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-13-2012, 01:18 PM #5
Snoopy's Avatar
Snoopy Snoopy is offline
Magnate
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,280
15 yr Member
Snoopy Snoopy is offline
Magnate
Snoopy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,280
15 yr Member
Default

It is important to have your D level checked (bloodtest) before starting D3. In that way your D level can be monitored periodically for the best results.

I use D3 ... 5000iu.
__________________
Dx RRMS 1984
Snoopy is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
SallyC (04-13-2012)
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:48 AM.


Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.