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A Case Study of Vitamin D Supplementation Therapy and Acute Respiratory Tract Infection.
Simanek, Vaclav; Dedeckova, Eva; Topolcan, Ondrej; Kralova, Marketa; Kucera, Radek.
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  • Simanek V; Department of Immunochemistry, University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, Pilsen, Czech Republic.
  • Dedeckova E; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, Pilsen, Czech Republic.
  • Topolcan O; Department of Immunochemistry, University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, Pilsen, Czech Republic.
  • Kralova M; Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, Pilsen, Czech Republic.
  • Kucera R; Department of Immunochemistry, University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, Pilsen, Czech Republic; Radek.Kucera@lfp.cuni.cz.
In Vivo ; 38(2): 949-953, 2024.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38418127
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Low serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D correlate with higher susceptibility to acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs). The case study presented here aims at sheding light on the correlation between vitamin D levels, the vitamin D supplement dose, and the incidence of ARTIs. CASE REPORT A 23-year-old female patient with a vitamin D insufficiency was able to successfully increase her vitamin D levels from 45.60 nmol/l to 85.91 nmol/l (reference ranges 75-200 nmol/l) through the use of supplements. However, it was surprising to observe a decrease in vitamin D levels even though the patient continued taking supplements. Further examination indicated that the patient was experiencing common symptoms of an acute respiratory tract infection (ARTI). This case highlights the intricate connection between ARTIs and vitamin D intake.

CONCLUSION:

This case study clearly demonstrates the intricate connection between vitamin D levels, supplement treatment, and ARTIs. The observed decrease in vitamin D levels during the course of supplementation, while the patient was suffering from an ARTI, suggests that respiratory infections may affect vitamin D metabolism.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Infecciones del Sistema Respiratorio / Deficiencia de Vitamina D Límite: Adult / Female / Humans Idioma: En Revista: In Vivo Asunto de la revista: NEOPLASIAS Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: República Checa Pais de publicación: Grecia
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Infecciones del Sistema Respiratorio / Deficiencia de Vitamina D Límite: Adult / Female / Humans Idioma: En Revista: In Vivo Asunto de la revista: NEOPLASIAS Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: República Checa Pais de publicación: Grecia