Impaired vitamin D metabolism could be such a risk factor for both diabetic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease, as vitamin D has been demonstrated to inhibit RAAS at several steps and to ...

Vitamin D deficiency is almost universal among kidney disease patients who have low blood protein levels and who start dialysis during the winter, according to a study appearing in an upcoming ...

Because children with chronic kidney disease are already at risk for impaired bone formation, 25(OH)D levels should be measured in this vulnerable population.

"Many Americans are deficient in vitamin D due to limited sun exposure from indoor lifestyles, sunscreen use and our northern ...

When waste builds up in your system because your kidneys aren’t filtering it out, it can start to mess with other parts of ...

Vitamin D supplements did not change kidney function outcomes in a secondary analysis of patients in the D2d study who were at risk of type 2 diabetes, the leading cause of kidney disease.

If you take vitamin B12 and have kidney disease, it's important to discuss it with your doctor. There may be benefits and risks for you depending on your kidney health.

Are vitamin B12 supplements helpful for a person living with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Read on to learn more, such as how they may help with complications of CKD.

Older adults who took daily fish oil and vitamin D supplements for more than two years were about 30% less likely to develop autoimmune disorders, a new study says.