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Vitamin D is vital for bone, cardiovascular, and renal health. This review explores vitamin D analogues for managing deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients.

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  • Endocrinology
  • Nephrology
  • Mineral and Bone Metabolism

Background:

  • Vitamin D is a crucial pre-hormone for mineral homeostasis and organ health.
  • Vitamin D deficiency is common, particularly in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, exacerbating mineral and bone disorders.
  • The availability of diverse vitamin D analogues enables personalized treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of vitamin D, its sources, metabolism, and pharmacological products.
  • To examine the application of vitamin D analogues in managing CKD.
  • To discuss the strategic use of vitamin D in addressing deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism in CKD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of natural vitamin D sources and metabolism.
  • Analysis of available pharmacological vitamin D products and their properties.
  • Examination of clinical applications and outcomes in CKD management.

Main Results:

  • Vitamin D plays essential roles in bone, cardiovascular, and renal health.
  • Vitamin D deficiency is a significant issue in CKD, contributing to mineral and bone disorder.
  • Various vitamin D analogues offer distinct therapeutic profiles for CKD patients.

Conclusions:

  • Pharmacological vitamin D is critical for managing CKD-related mineral and bone disorders.
  • Tailored use of vitamin D analogues can address deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand the impact of vitamin D on bone health and other clinical outcomes in CKD.