Many experts believe that vitamin D is a key regulator of the incidence and severity of MS, and this is one of the reasons why ensuring sufficient intake of this critical natural resource is one of the pillars of the Overcoming MS Program. So, it’s timely that this episode of Living Well with MS picks the topic apart with a guest well-versed in his own right on the topic, Dr. Conor Kerley.  

For more information on the latest vitamin D research and advice check out our webpage: MS & Vitamin D Deficiency | Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis

Topics and Timestamps:   

01:29 General importance of Vitamin D 

02:18 Why is Vitamin D especially important if you have MS? 

02:44 Could MS cause low vitamin D rather than the other way around? 

06:01 How to measure your Vitamin D level?  

08:43 What’s a healthy level of Vitamin D to have?   

11:38 What type of vitamin D should I take? 

12:41 Balancing the benefits of getting Vitamin D from the sun with the risks of too much UV exposure 

22:22 How often do I check my Vitamin D levels? 

23:12 Anything else we should know about Vitamin D?  

26:12 Are there any other supplements someone with MS should consider taking? 

31:52 Is taking a multivitamin tablet better than individual vitamins? 

35:14 What minerals should be considered? 

37:51 Any future or current research into supplements? 

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