Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin D
For the body system: Parathyroid Glands

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Source of validity: Scientific
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Vitamin D is scientifically validated as essential for the health and function of the parathyroid glands, which are responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body. The parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), which increases blood calcium when levels are low. Vitamin D facilitates the absorption of calcium from the gut, and adequate vitamin D status is necessary for PTH to effectively regulate calcium homeostasis. When vitamin D is deficient, calcium absorption decreases, leading to hypocalcemia, which stimulates excess PTH secretion (secondary hyperparathyroidism). Numerous clinical and biochemical studies have demonstrated that vitamin D deficiency leads to overactivity of the parathyroid glands, while supplementation can reduce elevated PTH levels and restore proper calcium balance (New England Journal of Medicine, 2007; Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2011). Furthermore, guidelines from endocrine societies recommend vitamin D supplementation in individuals with parathyroid disorders, especially in cases of secondary hyperparathyroidism due to chronic kidney disease or vitamin D deficiency. Thus, the use of vitamin D to support parathyroid gland function is grounded in robust physiological understanding and clinical evidence, making it an integral component in the management of disorders related to this body system.

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