Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin D
For the health condition: Nephritis

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Synopsis

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

Vitamin D is scientifically used in the management of nephritis, particularly in the context of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and glomerulonephritis. Nephritis often impairs kidney function, reducing the conversion of inactive vitamin D to its active form (calcitriol), which can lead to vitamin D deficiency. This deficiency contributes to disturbances in calcium and phosphate metabolism, promoting bone disease (renal osteodystrophy) and worsening secondary hyperparathyroidism—common complications in CKD and nephritis.

Several clinical guidelines (such as KDIGO) recommend monitoring and correcting vitamin D deficiency in patients with chronic kidney disease, including those with nephritis. Randomized controlled trials and observational studies have shown that vitamin D supplementation (either nutritional vitamin D or active analogs) can improve biochemical markers of bone and mineral metabolism. There is also some evidence, though less robust, suggesting that vitamin D may have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects that could be beneficial in glomerular diseases.

However, while the correction of vitamin D deficiency is well supported, the evidence for direct disease-modifying effects of vitamin D in nephritis (e.g., reducing proteinuria or slowing disease progression) is still limited and somewhat inconsistent, justifying a moderate evidence rating. Overall, vitamin D is used in nephritis management based on scientific rationale and clinical evidence for its role in mineral metabolism and bone health, rather than tradition alone.

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