Chemical irritants: such as the inhalation of toxic gases.
Chronic (lasting more than 3 months or even a lifetime).
Autoimmune diseases: such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis.
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD): such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Atherosclerosis: the buildup of plaque in the arteries.
Obesity: is associated with chronic inflammation.
Cancer: cancer cells can release inflammatory signals, thus contributing to chronic inflammation.
Why study the relationship between vitamin D, inflammation, and rheumatoid arthritis?
I became interested in it for two reasons:
Several people I know (patients or family members) have asked me if they should take vitamin D if they have rheumatoid arthritis;
I’ve noticed that since the 2010s, dozens of studies on this topic have been published every year. However, there isn’t a single website that offers a comprehensive and accessible overview.
Hence this article, which I hope is clear!
Here are those famous studies:
Studies on rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, and vitamin D:
What do studies say about inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, and vitamin D?
To write this article, I analyzed the highest-quality studies available on the topic.
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