Thursday 28th February 2019
New study suggests low vitamin D levels linked to scleroderma
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to several autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and multiple sclerosis, and is seen almost universally in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). This has garnered significant attention, alongside recent data suggesting that vitamin D plays a role in the functioning of the immune system.