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[log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- 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 > > April 11, 2001 > > ********************************************************* > > Because you have expressed an interest in alternative > health care, by subscribing to an Agora health newsletter, > we are offering you this free subscription to the Health > Sciences Institute e-Alert. If you would like to > unsubscribe, please see the instructions below. > > ********************************************************* > Dear Reader, > > 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. > > 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! > > 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. > > 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. > > Sincerely yours, > Amanda L. Ross > Research Associate > Health Sciences Institute > > > > Get as slender as you like...and not by dieting! > > We can help you chisel down to your naturally healthy > size...without dangerous pharmaceuticals, yo-yo dieting, > artificial sweeteners, fake fats, or drug store appetite > suppressants. The truth is, you can lose all the weight you > want. And you don't have to "work" for it. 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