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Vitamin D for Back Pain
Vitamin D deficiency causes osteomalacia and musculoskeletal pain. Vitamin D receptors in paraspinal muscles and spinal structures mediate anti-inflammatory effects, and supplementation reduces chronic low back pain in deficient individuals.
How strong is the research?
Strong evidence
Based on a randomised controlled trial (RCT) — the gold standard for establishing cause and effect.
Research source
SourceGhai B et al. · Pain Physician 2017How much to take
2000–4000 IU
Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in chronic back pain patients. Test and correct deficiency.
When to take it
Best taken: morning