The Usefulness of Serum Vitamin D Levels in the Assessment of IBD Activity and Response to Biologics

The Usefulness of Serum Vitamin D Levels in the Assessment of IBD Activity and Response to Biologics

The main role of vitamin D is calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism, although its activity as an immuno-modulator and its anti-inflammatory effect is well-known. Low blood vitamin D levels are common among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Whether low vitamin D levels could affect th...

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Main Authors: Marco Valvano, Marco Magistroni, Antonio Mancusi, Debora D’Ascenzo, Salvatore Longo, Gianpiero Stefanelli, Filippo Vernia, Angelo Viscido, Stefano Necozione, Giovanni Latella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
inflammatory bowel disease
Crohn’s disease
ulcerative colitis
vitamin D
biological therapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/323

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