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Is there role for vitamin D in the treatment of chronic pain?
Kathryn R Martin1, David M Reid2
1Epidemiology Group, Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health, University of Aberdeen, Polwarth Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, UK.
Abstract:
Chronic pain is highly prevalent in the developed world, and levels of vitamin D are often lower among those with chronic pain conditions than those without. Supplementation of vitamin D has been investigated as a potential independent treatment for chronic pain. This paper presents an overview of the scientific evidence and provides recommendations for use of vitamin D in clinical practice with chronic pain patients.
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