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summary: The pathogenesis of MS is complex and several environmental factors may be involved. This study found that higher levels of vitamin D in blood are associated with a lower risk of MS. Further studies are needed to clarify the clinical significance of this finding.
authors: Kragt JJ, van Amerongen BM, Killestein J, Dijkstra CD, Uitdehaag BM, Polman CH, Lips P
source: Mult Scler. 2008 Aug 13. [Epub ahead of print]
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