People who live closer to the equator are less likely to get MS compared to people who live at further distances from the equator. An explanation for this is that sunlight is rich in Vitamin D and there is more sunlight near the equator, compared to areas further away from the equator. This research implies that lack of Vitamin D may be responsible for the onset of MS. If a person is deficient in Vitamin D, they may have a greater chance of getting this disease. A key area of interest in patients with MS is whether or not additional doses of Vitamin D supplements will help alleviate some of the symptoms, which include numbness and lack of
People who live closer to the equator are less likely to get MS compared to people who live at further distances from the equator. An explanation for this is that sunlight is rich in Vitamin D and there is more sunlight near the equator, compared to areas further away from the equator. This research implies that lack of Vitamin D may be responsible for the onset of MS. If a person is deficient in Vitamin D, they may have a greater chance of getting this disease. A key area of interest in patients with MS is whether or not additional doses of Vitamin D supplements will help alleviate some of the symptoms, which include numbness and lack of