Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin D
For the health condition: Inflammatory Bowel Disorders

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Vitamin D is increasingly recognized for its role in the management of Inflammatory Bowel Disorders (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Multiple observational studies have shown that patients with IBD often have lower serum vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls. Vitamin D is known to modulate both innate and adaptive immune responses, and its deficiency is associated with increased disease activity, higher relapse rates, and a greater risk of complications in IBD patients.

Clinical trials evaluating vitamin D supplementation in IBD have yielded mixed but generally promising results. Some randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have demonstrated that vitamin D supplementation can reduce disease activity scores, improve quality of life, and decrease inflammatory markers in patients with IBD. However, the evidence is not uniformly strong or consistent, and there is ongoing debate about optimal dosing and the degree of benefit. Meta-analyses suggest a potential protective effect of adequate vitamin D levels against IBD development and relapse, but more large-scale, high-quality RCTs are needed to establish definitive recommendations.

Current clinical guidelines acknowledge the importance of monitoring and correcting vitamin D deficiency in IBD patients, primarily to support bone health, but also due to its potential immunomodulatory effects. In summary, while vitamin D is not a standalone treatment for IBD, there is moderate scientific evidence supporting its use as an adjunctive therapy, particularly for patients with documented deficiency.

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akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
aloe vera
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
anthocyanins
bacillus clausii
bacillus subtilis
barberry
barley
beta caryophyllene
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium breve
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
butyrate triglyceride
cat's claw
chamomile
citrus pectin
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
curcumin
dandelion
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
fish oil
flaxseed
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
inulin
isomalto-oligosaccharide
l-glutamine
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus crispatus
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus lactis
lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
licorice root
luteolin
marshmallow
n-acetyl-glucosamine
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
nicotinamide riboside
omega-3 fatty acids
pectin
peppermint oil
butyric acid
psyllium
reishi mushroom
saccharomyces boulardii
shiitake mushroom
slippery elm bark
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
spirulina
streptococcus thermophilus
tributyrin
Urolithin A
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
xylanase
xylooligosaccharides
zinc
bentonite
punarnava
rubia cordifolia
swertia
myrrh
algae
7,14-Hydroxy-Docosapentaenoic Acid
Apigenin
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anthocyanidins
Acemannan
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Bifidobacterium
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Butternut
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Other health conditions supported by vitamin D

Acne
Allergies (food)
Allergies (respiratory)
Alzheimer's Disease
Amenorrhea
Anemia
Anorexia
Apathy
Arrhythmia
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
Autism
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Birth Defects (prevention)
Body Building
Broken Bones
Calcium Deficiency
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Celiac Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Concentration (poor)
Concussions
Confusion
Congestive Heart Failure
Contagious Diseases
Convalescence
Convulsions
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Crohn's Disease
Cystic Breast Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Dandruff
Debility
Dementia
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Erectile Dysfunction
Estrogen (low)
Fatigue
Fibroids (uterine)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fibrosis
Grave's Disease
Grief and Sadness
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hair Care (general)
Hashimoto's Disease
Headache (cluster)
Heart (weakness)
Hypertension
Hypothyroid
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Infertility
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Influenza
Injuries
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itching
Knees (weak)
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leprosy
Lesions
Leukemia
Lou Gehrig's Disease
Lupus
Lymphoma
Melanoma
Memory and Brain Function
Menopause
Menstrual Irregularity
Mental Illness
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
Miscarriage (prevention)
Mood Swings
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Muscular Dystrophy
Myasthenia Gravis
Nephritis
Nerve Damage
Nervous Exhaustion
Numbness
Nursing
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oral Surgery
Osteoporosis
Pain (general remedies for)
Pancreatitis
Paralysis
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
PMS (general)
PMS Type D
PMS Type H
PMS Type P
PMS Type S
Pneumonia
Polyps
Post Partum Depression
Post Partum Weakness
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Progesterone (low)
Prostatitis
Psoriasis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Schizophrenia
Sciatica
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Senility
Tuberculosis