Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin D
For the health condition: Calcium Deficiency

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Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 5

Vitamin D is scientifically validated as a critical factor in supporting and treating calcium deficiency. Its primary role in the body involves promoting the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract. Without sufficient vitamin D, the efficiency of calcium absorption falls dramatically, regardless of dietary intake. This relationship has been extensively documented in both animal and human studies. Individuals with vitamin D deficiency often present with low serum calcium levels, which can lead to conditions such as rickets in children and osteomalacia or osteoporosis in adults.

Supplemental vitamin D is routinely used in clinical practice to treat or prevent calcium deficiency, especially in populations at risk for hypovitaminosis D, including the elderly, individuals with limited sun exposure, and those with malabsorptive disorders. Clinical trials have demonstrated that correcting vitamin D deficiency increases serum calcium and improves bone mineral density. Major health organizations, such as the Institute of Medicine and the Endocrine Society, recommend vitamin D supplementation as part of the management for calcium deficiency and related bone disorders.

In summary, the use of vitamin D to support or treat calcium deficiency is strongly supported by high-quality scientific evidence and is a standard part of medical guidelines for the prevention and treatment of disorders associated with low calcium.

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