Low vitamin D levels may exacerbate symptoms of SLE
22nd May 2012
By Staff writer
Data presented at the Australian Rheumatology Association’s annual scientific meeting in Canberra last week showed that SLE patients face a catch-22 when it comes to managing their condition, as sun avoidance is usually recommended.
Researchers collected data on vitamin D status and disease activity among 119 patients at the Monash Lupus Clinic, finding that high disease activity was 60% more likely in patients with vitamin D deficiency.
“Although it’s too soon to draw