Vitamin D deficiency common in patients with IBD, chronic liver disease
October 6, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Vitamin D replacement may be necessary to reverse deficiency-related bone loss
New research presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in Orlando found patients with inflammatory bowel disease or chronic liver disease were at increased risk of developing Vitamin D deficiencies. Two separate studies highlight the importance of regular Vitamin D checkups in the evaluation of patients with certain digestive diseases.
