Updated Meta-analysis Reveals Limited Efficacy of Vitamin D Supplementation in Chronic Low Back Pain
Lee TJ, Tsai RY, Ho CC, Chen CM, Li CP
Published in In Vivo
Methodology
PRISMA-guided meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials of vitamin D supplementation in adults with chronic low back pain, searched through May 2024.
Key Findings
Vitamin D supplementation did not significantly reduce pain scores versus control (SMD -0.130, 95% CI -0.260 to 0.000), regardless of baseline vitamin D status; long-term supplementation showed no notable improvement.
Conclusions
Vitamin D supplementation has limited efficacy for chronic low back pain and should not be relied on as an analgesic strategy.
Limitations
Heterogeneous dosing regimens and formulations; variable baseline vitamin D status; pain outcomes only.
Supplements Studied
The results indicated that vitamin D supplementation did not significantly reduce pain scores compared to control groups (SMD: -0.130, 95%CI=-0.260 to 0.000).
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Funding
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This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.