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From: "Amanda Ross" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "MS. BERNA MCCARTHY" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2001 6:27 PM
Subject: The vitamin that defeats multiple sclerosis


> The Health Sciences Institute e-Alert
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> April 11, 2001
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> Dear Reader,
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> If you or someone you love is among the 330,000 Americans
> suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS), you know just how
> mystifying this disease can be. The cause of MS remains
> unknown, making treatment options very limited.  Over the
> years, the Health Sciences Institute has reported on a
> variety of very promising alternative treatments for this
> condition, including a recent article on oral myelin in the
> October 2000 issue of Members Alert. And now, we've come
> across some exciting research that suggests a common
> vitamin may have the power to stop MS dead in its tracks.
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> In a past study at the University of Wisconsin, mice
> injected with experimental version of MS were given
> supplemental vitamin D one day before symptoms were
> expected to appear.  The results of this treatment were
> nothing short of astounding: NONE of the mice developed a
> single symptom of disability!
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> With this encouraging start, researchers tested the ability
> of vitamin D to delay the progress of symptoms.  When mice
> treated with experimental MS began to show the first signs
> of the disease, they were divided into two groups: one
> group was given vitamin D while the other was not.  After
> 40 days, the group given vitamin D showed few symptoms,
> while the untreated mice were completely paralyzed.  When
> researchers discontinued the vitamin D supplementation in
> the first group, the mice quickly acquired symptoms of
> paralysis.
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> So, is vitamin D the missing link in MS prevention and
> treatment?
>
> Clinical trials on humans are still in the early stages,
> but have shown positive results in suppressing symptoms and
> lowering levels of Interleukin-2, which is believed to be
> associated with the development of MS.
>
> While vitamin D shows great promise, it's hard to get
> adequate levels of the nutrient.  The best source is
> exposure to the sun's UV rays, which causes the skin to
> synthesize its own vitamin D.  However, as you know, these
> same UV rays can produce very damaging secondary effects.
> In fact, many MS patients are advised to stay out of the
> sun.
>
> Fish like mackerel, salmon, and sardines are the best
> dietary sources of vitamin D.  Nevertheless, since most
> people don't eat enough of these foods to reach necessary
> levels, taking supplemental vitamin D is probably your best
> option.  We recommend you take between 200 and 400 IU of
> vitamin D daily.
>
> We'll continue to keep you updated on these exciting
> studies.  In addition, we're currently working on a Health
> Sciences Institute special report on MS. It has information
> on the best, most effective breakthrough treatments for
> this debilitating disease, and should be available by
> summer.
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> Sincerely yours,
> Amanda L. Ross
> Research Associate
> Health Sciences Institute
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