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138 – Can vitamin D treat multiple sclerosis?
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A new study claims that vitamin D can treat multiple sclerosis. But is this trial groundbreaking or an outlier? Dr. Chris Labos finds that the answer is far more complicated than a simple “yes” or “no”.
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Editor: Robyn Flynn
Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl
Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos
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Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.
References:
The D-Lay MS randomized trial: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2831270
The Mendelian Randomization study of vitamin D https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXG.0000000000000097
The early 2012 study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22354743/
The SOLAR study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31594857/
The CHOLINE study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31454777/
The VIDAMS study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37125397/
The 2024 study on clinically isolated syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38085047/
261 episodes
Manage episode 482732093 series 2309520
A new study claims that vitamin D can treat multiple sclerosis. But is this trial groundbreaking or an outlier? Dr. Chris Labos finds that the answer is far more complicated than a simple “yes” or “no”.
Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you!
http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE
Email us your questions at [email protected].
Editor: Robyn Flynn
Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl
Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos
Chris’ book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer
Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.
References:
The D-Lay MS randomized trial: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2831270
The Mendelian Randomization study of vitamin D https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXG.0000000000000097
The early 2012 study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22354743/
The SOLAR study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31594857/
The CHOLINE study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31454777/
The VIDAMS study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37125397/
The 2024 study on clinically isolated syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38085047/
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