For many years, vitamin D has been acknowledged for its role in maintaining calcium and
phosphate balance. However, in recent years, research has assessed its …

In recent years, the physiological and molecular functions of vitamin D (Vit-D) have been
deeply investigated. At first, Vit-D was considered a regulator of mineral and skeletal …

A high prevalence of vitamin D (calcidiol) serum deficiency has been described in several
autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis (AR), and …

Neurological disorders are the major cause of disability, leading to a decrease in quality of
life by impairing cognitive, sensorimotor, and motor functioning. Several factors have been …

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system
(CNS), resulting from the interaction among genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors …

There is compelling epidemiological evidence that the risk of develo** multiple sclerosis
is increased in association with low levels of sun exposure, possibly because this is …

Background The association between the Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism
and the risk of Multiple sclerosis (MS) has been evaluated in several researches. However …

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with several diseases including multiple sclerosis (MS).
Several factors influence vitamin D levels and its optimal multi-function maintenance. Our …

There are conflicting results regarding the exact effect of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene
polymorphisms on the susceptibility to multiple sclerosis (MS). Therefore, we aimed to …

Objective To determine risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS) in immigrants and to compare
MS risk in immigrants and long-term residents in Ontario, Canada. Methods We applied a …