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Vitamin D deficiency linked to metabolic changes in patients with lupus – Sify News

London, March 28 (IANS) Patients with lupus are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance — both factors linked to heart disease — if they…

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London, March 28 (IANS) Patients with lupus are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance — both factors linked to heart disease — if they have lower vitamin D levels, a new study reveals.
Lupus is an uncommon incurable immune system illness, more common in women, where the immune system is overactive, causing inflammation anywhere in the body.
Researchers believe that boosting vitamin D levels may improve control of these cardiovascular risk factors, as well as improving long-term…

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