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The ECTRIMS PodcastAuthor: The European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis
The ECTRIMS Podcast is a sounding board for MS experts & advocates to discuss innovative work in MS research, treatment and care with the greater MS research community, while offering a collaborative platform for MS and healthcare experts to promote & nurture the advancement of research. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis: Separating Evidence from Expectation
Wednesday, 17 June, 2026
Vitamin D and multiple sclerosis have been linked for decades, but how strong is the evidence – and what does it mean for clinical practice? In this episode of the ECTRIMS Podcast, host Brett Drummond speaks with Prof. Eric Thouvenot from University Hospital of Nimes and Dr. Deborah Mason from Christchurch Hospital about the evolving science behind vitamin D and MS. Together, they explore: Why vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased MS risk The influence of latitude, sunlight exposure and genetics How vitamin D affects immune regulation and inflammation Findings from recent vitamin D supplementation trials As researchers continue to investigate vitamin D's role in MS, this episode provides a balanced look at what we know, what remains uncertain, and what it means for patient care.
