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Vitamin D for the Prevention of Disease: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline

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Vitamin D: Good for Some, Not for All! (But Don't Test Everyone)

This clinical practice guideline suggests vitamin D supplementation for children, older adults (75+), pregnant individuals, and those with high-risk prediabetes. It recommends against routine vitamin D testing for most healthy adults and suggests following the Institute of Medicine's recommended daily allowance.

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The Endocrine Society suggests vitamin D for kids, older adults, pregnant people, and those at risk for diabetes. They don't recommend routine vitamin D testing for most people.

Posibles conflictos de intereses

Some panel members had disclosures related to research funding, pharmaceutical companies, or professional organizations. These were managed according to the Endocrine Society's conflict-of-interest policy.

Limitaciones identificadas

Limited RCTs with Low Baseline Vitamin D
The paucity of RCTs focusing on low baseline vitamin D levels made it challenging to formulate specific recommendations for at-risk populations.
Reliance on Observational Studies
The reliance on observational studies introduces the risk of confounding and various forms of bias, potentially affecting the strength of the recommendations.
Limited Generalizability
The guidelines primarily apply to generally healthy individuals, limiting their generalizability to those with specific medical conditions that influence vitamin D physiology.
Lack of Racial/Ethnic Diversity
Most trials involved participants of European ancestry, potentially limiting the applicability of the findings to diverse racial and ethnic groups.
Uncertainty Regarding Optimal Doses
The optimal doses for vitamin D supplementation remain unclear due to varying doses used in clinical trials.

Explicación de la calificación

This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on vitamin D supplementation and testing. While the limitations related to the available evidence prevent definitive conclusions about optimal vitamin D levels for disease prevention, the guideline offers valuable guidance for specific populations. The management of conflicts of interest strengthens the credibility of the recommendations.

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Título original: Vitamin D for the Prevention of Disease: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
Subido: 9 ago 2025, 12:42:12
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