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

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Source of validity: Scientific
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Vitamin D (including ergocalciferol, or vitamin D2) is scientifically validated for its role in supporting the parathyroid glands and the regulation of calcium and phosphate metabolism in the body. The parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), which is essential for maintaining calcium homeostasis. Vitamin D enhances intestinal absorption of calcium, which is critical for maintaining adequate serum calcium levels. When vitamin D levels are insufficient, serum calcium can drop, leading to increased PTH secretion (secondary hyperparathyroidism). Chronic vitamin D deficiency can result in parathyroid gland hyperplasia and associated bone disorders such as osteomalacia in adults and rickets in children. Supplementation with vitamin D helps correct hypocalcemia and suppresses excess PTH secretion, thereby supporting both bone health and normal parathyroid function. Clinical guidelines recommend vitamin D supplementation to prevent and treat secondary hyperparathyroidism, particularly in chronic kidney disease where the risk of deficiency is high. The efficacy of ergocalciferol in raising serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and modulating PTH is well-documented in randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses. Thus, the use of vitamin D to support the parathyroid gland is based on strong scientific evidence.

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