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Vitamin D and Kidney Disease
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The kidneys activate vitamin D, so kidney disease often causes low active vitamin D, affecting bones.
Management
If levels are low, a doctor may prescribe the active form of vitamin D — do not self-supplement.
Frequently asked questions
Should kidney patients take vitamin D?
Only if prescribed, since the type and dose depend on your kidney function.
Sources
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Educational only. This guide is general kidney-care information, not individual medical advice.