Numerous observational studies have suggested that there is a correlation between the
level of serum vitamin D and MS risk and disease activity. To explore this hypothesis, a …

It is now clear that vitamin D has important roles in addition to its classic effects on calcium
and bone homeostasis. As the vitamin D receptor is expressed on immune cells (B cells, T …

The hypothesis that adequate vitamin D nutrition can contribute to the prevention of multiple
sclerosis (MS) was originally proposed to explain the geographical distribution of MS, but …

It is widely known that vitamin D receptors have been found in neurons and glial cells, and
their highest expression is in the hippocampus, hypothalamus, thalamus and subcortical …

Vitamin D may have multiple effects on the nervous system and its deficiency can represent
a possible risk factor for the development of many neurological diseases. Recent studies are …

Vitamin D and its metabolites have pleomorphic roles in both nervous system health and
disease. Animal models have been paramount in contributing to our knowledge and …

Historically, vitamin D has been associated with the regulation of bone metabolism.
However, increasing evidence demonstrates a strong association between vitamin D …

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in bone metabolism and seems
to have some anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties. In addition, recent …

Objective A protective association between higher vitamin D levels and the onset of multiple
sclerosis (MS) has been demonstrated; however, its role in modulating MS clinical course …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether vitamin D levels are related to the risk of developing
autoimmune diseases and whether supplementation with vitamin D can modify the course of …