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    2021

    The Benefits of Add-on Therapy of Vitamin D 5000 IU to the Vitamin D Levels and Symptoms in Diabetic Neuropathy Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    Pinzon RT, Wijaya VO, Veronica V

    Published in Journal of Pain Research

    Key Findings

    Adding vitamin D 5000 IU/day to standard therapy improved pain, mood and 25(OH)D levels more than standard therapy alone.

    Conclusions

    Vitamin D add-on therapy reduces neuropathic pain, though the open-label design limits certainty.

    Supplements Studied

    Vitamin D
    Vitamin

    The addition of oral vitamin D 5000 IU to standard treatment significantly improves pain, mood, and vitamin D levels more effectively than standard treatment alone in patients with diabetic neuropathy.

    Related Health Concerns

    Hand Numbness

    Study Details

    Year:2021
    Sample Size:68
    Duration:8 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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