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The role of vitamins D, B12, C, and K in modulating inflammation and disease management in rheumatoid arthritis: a comprehensive review.

Clinical rheumatology
February 1, 2025
Nawal Hijjawi et al. (4 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to explore the role of Vitamin C in managing rheumatoid arthritis, particularly its antioxidant properties and potential to reduce joint inflammation.

Results Summary

The study found that Vitamin C, with its antioxidant properties, aids collagen synthesis and may reduce joint inflammation in RA patients. However, specific efficacy data or clinical outcomes were not detailed in the abstract.

Population

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (11)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
Vitamin D
increase
disease severity
RA patients
-
correlates with increased disease severity
#1
Vitamin D
neutral
immune responses
-
-
potential to modulate immune responses
#2
Vitamin D
decrease
inflammation
-
-
reduce inflammation
#3
Vitamin D supplementation
decrease
disease activity scores
-
-
shown promise in improving
#4
Vitamin D supplementation
decrease
inflammatory markers
-
-
lowering
#5
Vitamin B12 deficiency
increase
fatigue
RA sufferers
-
can worsen
#6
Vitamin C
neutral
collagen synthesis
-
-
aids
#7
Vitamin C
decrease
joint inflammation
-
-
may reduce
#8
Vitamin K
neutral
bone health
-
-
essential for
#9
Vitamin K
decrease
joint calcification
-
-
may help prevent
#10
Vitamin K
decrease
osteoporosis
-
-
may help prevent
#11
Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder marked by joint inflammation and destruction. Recent studies emphasize the importance of vitamins D, B12, C, and K in managing RA and enhancing patient health. Vitamin D deficiency is common in RA patients and correlates with increased disease severity, indicating its potential to modulate immune responses and reduce inflammation. Supplementation has shown promise in improving disease activity scores and lowering inflammatory markers. Vitamin B12 is vital for energy and neurological function; its deficiency can worsen fatigue in RA sufferers. Vitamin C, with its antioxidant properties, aids collagen synthesis and may reduce joint inflammation. Vitamin K, particularly through Matrix Gla-Protein (MGP), is essential for bone health and may help prevent joint calcification and osteoporosis. Collectively, these vitamins play critical roles in immune modulation, inflammation reduction, and bone health in RA management, warranting further research on optimal dosages and combinations for effective treatment strategies.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansArthritis, RheumatoidVitamin DInflammationAscorbic AcidVitamin B 12Vitamin KVitaminsDisease ManagementVitamin D Deficiency
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy70/10
Quality60/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations2
Citations/Year2.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score2.44
Normalized Score0.60
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