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Vitamin D supplementation in CKD.

K J Martin¹, E A González

¹Division of Nephrology, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. martinkj@slu.edu

Clinical Nephrology

|March 24, 2011

Summary

Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in chronic kidney disease, increasing health risks. This review examines therapies like nutritional vitamin D and active hormones to correct deficiency in kidney patients.

Area of Science:

Nephrology
Endocrinology
Nutritional Science

Background:

Vitamin D deficiency is a common and serious complication in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
This deficiency is linked to adverse health outcomes, including increased illness and death.
It also contributes to significant comorbidities such as secondary hyperparathyroidism and cardiovascular disease.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the clinical evidence on the efficacy of various vitamin D therapies in individuals with CKD.
To provide an overview of available treatment options for vitamin D deficiency in the context of renal disease.

Main Methods:

Literature review of clinical studies and therapeutic options for vitamin D deficiency in CKD.
Analysis of data concerning the effectiveness of nutritional vitamin D, pro-hormones, and active vitamin D hormones.

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