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SUBMITTER: Reynolds JA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5854035 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Rheumatology (Oxford, England) 20160513 2
The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is increased among patients with CTDs. The active form of vitamin D (calcitriol) is a potent regulator of the immune system and may suppress inflammatory responses. This has led to claims that vitamin D may be a safe treatment, or a treatment adjunct, to reduce systemic inflammation in this patient population. It is important to note, however, that there is insufficient evidence from robust clinical trials to support these novel uses for vitamin D. In this ...[more]