Vitamin D Supplementation During TB Treatment Is Safe, Improves Symptoms

3 February 2025

Patients with TB who received vitamin D supplementation during treatment had improved symptoms; however, the clearance of TB bacteria was not accelerated, according to study findings published in Infection.

Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials to investigate the role of supplementing vitamin D in the prevention and treatment of TB infection. Several publication databases were searched through April 2024 for studies comparing vitamin D vs non-vitamin D supplementation for TB infection prevention or treatment.

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