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Melatonin has become a popular dietary supplement, most known as a chronobiotic, and for establishing healthy sleep. Research over the last decade into cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, fertility, PCOS, and many other conditions, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to greater awareness of melatonin because of its ability to act as a potent antioxidant, immune-active agent, and mitochondrial regulator. There are distinct similarities between melatonin and vitamin D in the depth and breadth of their impact on health. Both act as hormones, affect multiple systems through their immune-modulating, anti-inflammatory functions, are found in the skin, and are responsive to sunlight and darkness. In fact, there may be similarities between the widespread concern about vitamin D deficiency as a “sunlight deficiency” and reduced melatonin secretion as a result of “darkness deficiency” from overexposure to artificial blue light. The trend toward greater use of melatonin supplements has resulted in concern about its safety, especially higher doses, long-term use, and application in certain populations (e.g., children). This review aims to evaluate the recent data on melatonin’s mechanisms, its clinical uses beyond sleep, safety concerns, and a thorough summary of therapeutic considerations concerning dietary supplementation, including the different formats available (animal, synthetic, and phytomelatonin), dosing, timing, contraindications, and nutrient combinations.
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Research shows yet another reason vitamin D sufficiency is so important.
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Vitamin D is crucial for people with MS as it plays a key role in immune function. Plus, a FREE Sources Of Vitamin D pdf.
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to many cancer, diabetes, depression, chronic pain, and even autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis.
Vitamin D is crucial for people with MS as it plays a key role in immune function. Plus, a FREE Sources Of Vitamin D pdf.
Vitamin D is crucial for people with MS as it plays a key role in immune function. Plus, a FREE Sources Of Vitamin D pdf.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex autoimmune condition that affects the central nervous system, leading to a wide range of symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, numbness, and difficulty with coordination and balance. While there is no cure for MS, the Overcoming MS Programme offers a...
Recent research shows that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may be the leading cause of multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease in which a person’s immu
Objective Vitamin D deficiency and Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection may be associated with the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). We investigated serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OH-D) levels and anti-EBV immunoreactivity in 25 individuals before the first clinical manifestation of MS. Patients and methods 56 serum samples of 25 individuals who had donated blood prior to the first clinical MS manifestation (clinically isolated syndrome (CIS)) (four male subjects, 21 female subjects, mean age 31.5 years at time of pre-CIS blood sampling; mean age at disease onset 33.4 years) were available, covering an interval of 7.3 years–2 months (mean 31.5 months) before CIS. In 18 of 25 patients serum samples were also obtained after established diagnosis of MS. Longitudinal age- and gender-matched healthy blood donors (four male subjects, 21 female subjects, 39 samples, mean age 32.5 years) served as controls. Serum 25-OH-D was measured by isotope dilution-liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. 25-OH-D levels were deconvoluted using published seasonal coefficients from a German population. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) against Epstein–Barr virus nuclear antigen-1 (EBNA1) were assessed using commercially available ELISA. Results Low 25-OH-D levels were observed during the 24-month pre-CIS interval (47.8 (32.5–77.2) nmol/l, median (IQR); healthy controls: 81.6 (57.7–98.5), p=0.004, however, still higher than after established diagnosis (24.5 (13.7–47.7), p<0.0001 compared with controls). IgG against EBNA1 during the 36-month pre-CIS interval was increased (185.9 (91.2–460.0) IU/ml, median (IQR); healthy controls 63.7 (29.5–121.6), p=0.002). Conclusions Low vitamin D and remote EBV infection may be associated with clinical MS breakthrough within 2–3 years.
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Research shows yet another reason vitamin D sufficiency is so important.
Low levels of vitamin D are known to be associated with an increased risk of developing MS but it is the first study to show that supplements can help the condition
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You've probably heard of MS, but what is multiple sclerosis? What are causes & symptoms of multiple sclerosis? Are there natural remedies? Find out!
You've probably heard of MS, but what is multiple sclerosis? What are causes & symptoms of multiple sclerosis? Are there natural remedies? Find out!
Combination therapy with Mayzent and vitamin D was seen to alleviate the signs and symptoms of MS in a mouse model of the disease.
A simple blood test may help to reveal a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis, According to a new study, low levels of vitamin D in the blood is linked to a higher risk of developing MS, especially in young and middle aged women.
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Hereditary Hemochromatosis? and Vitamin D Deficiency from Uvb Radiation (Sunlight) Originating from Northern Europe: The Cause of Multiple Sclerosis
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Based on all the latest research, your vitamin D levels may be a window into your future. They can determine your risk for conditions like heart disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer, osteoporosis and diabetes. The free, circulating vitamin D levels in your blood may be the best indicator of whether your vitamin D levels are in the danger zone.
Low vitamin D may play a role in the development of multiple sclerosis, and boosting your intake may help prevent the disease from getting worse.
Based on all the latest research, your vitamin D levels may be a window into your future. They can determine your risk for conditions like heart disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer, osteoporosis and diabetes. The free, circulating vitamin D levels in your blood may be the best indicator of whether your vitamin D levels are in the danger zone.
Read about the new study showing that vitamin D may protect neurons in multiple sclerosis patients.
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Researchers say findings may have important public health implications as vitamin supplements are relatively safe and cost-effective
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