Case Report August 20, 2025 August 20, 2025

Supplementation and therapeutic use of vitamin C in multiple sclerosis

DOI: 10.37039/1982.8551.20250054

ABSTRACT

This study aims to report the case of a patient with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and investigate the relationship between hypovitaminosis C and the development of the disease, as well as evaluate the impact of vitamin C supplementation on controlling clinical symptoms. A 21-year-old male patient diagnosed with MS, presenting visual complaints and a relevant family history. The investigation included clinical, laboratory, and imaging exams, identifying hypovitaminosis C. The treatment consisted of prednisone administration and vitamin C supplementation. Vitamin C supplementation led to significant improvement in clinical symptoms and resolution of periventricular lesions in magnetic resonance imaging, suggesting a potential benefit in controlling MS symptoms. However, further studies are needed to confirm the causal relationship between vitamin C deficiency and disease development.