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Vitamin D Supplementation And Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Pamela Rangen
Vitamin D Supplementation And Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Pamela Rangen
Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters
• Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are prone to hypovitaminosis D because of their photosensitivity.
• Vitamin D has beneficial effects not only on bone metabolism but also on the function of the immune system.
• Vitamin D levels depend on many variables, including sun exposure, age, ethnicity, body mass index, use of medications and supplements.
• Patients with SLE avoid the sun because of photosensitive rashes and potential for disease flare, so adequate oral supplementation is critical.
• In addition, to the traditional known metabolic activities, vitamin D has been shown to modulate the immune system, and its …