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@Wobblynic 

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Wobblynic

VIT D for my son ...

Hi all I've started to read and learn more about MS since my diagnosis a couple of weeks ago. I understand there may/may not be a familial connection (depends what you read!). Both of my parents and my brother have auto-immune conditions. I'm keen to protect my son as much as I can and would like to get him on some Vit D ... do others do this? I've read on the NHS site that 10mcg (400iu) is a safe amount and should prevent deficiency. Does that sound about right? I've got two younger half-brothers too ... do you think it's worth them taking Vit D? Thanks
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@Vixen
@Vixen
 

Hi there, my sister was also diagnosed with MS at the same time as me and my daughter has an autoimmune blood condition. Our consultants collectively feel there must be a genetic predisposition to autoimmunity, or something like that. I've done a bit of digging around, and what I came up with for children - or anyone really - was fresh pineapple, Vitamin D and Flaxseed which, if you buy ground, you can sprinkle o kiddies breakfast or porridge. Hope that helps!

@Stumbler
@Stumbler
 

Hi @wobblynic , I agree with @vixen about the genetic predisposition, but that is only one part of a complex jigsaw. Regarding Vitamin D, it is suggested that exposing skin to the midday sun for 15 minutes should provide you with 10,000 - 20,000 iu! So, 400 iu could be considered academic. But, it depends who you ask and how up to date they are............................