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Pain scores decreased from 5.7 to 5.1 on a 10-point scale in moderately stressed participants receiving magnesium supplementation

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High-dose vitamin D demonstrated a 34% reduced risk of disease activity in both CIS and early RRMS patients, with MRI markers showing particular improvement, though no significant impact on clinical symptoms or disability progression was observed.

If you suspect low estrogen in your patient, order a blood test. It’s the only way to know whether their estrogen levels are low.

Revisiting the definition of B12 deficiency to incorporate functional biomarkers could lead to earlier intervention and prevention of cognitive decline.