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High levels of vitamin D in the body may decrease the risk of multiple sclerosis
12-19-2006 · EurekAlert!In the first large-scale, prospective study to investigate the relationship between vitamin D levels and MS, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found an association between higher levels of vitamin D in the body and a lower risk of MS.
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