Vitamin D Shortfall May Drive Inflammation, Experts Say
A UK Biobank analysis links low vitamin D levels to higher C-reactive protein, a key inflammation marker, suggesting that vitamin D deficiency may cause chronic inflammation; correcting deficiency could reduce inflammation and potentially lessen risk or severity of inflammation-related diseases. While promising, findings come with limitations (homogeneous ancestry and a single biomarker), and lifestyle steps—sun exposure, vitamin D–rich foods, and supplements under medical guidance—remain practical ways to boost vitamin D.
