VITAMIN D IS HIGHLY IMPORTANT TO CKD AND                              DIALYSIS PATIENTS

It is common for people with kidney failure to have vitamin D deficiency due to their diet restrictions and lack of exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorous useful for the formation of the bone and teeth. By helping in the absorption of calcium and phosphorous, vitamin D also helps to control the levels of calcium and phosphorous in the body and thereby reduce toxins the body accumulates.  According to the kidneybuzz, those suffering from vitamin D deficiency may develop severe sweating, aching bones, uncomfortable gut conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, severe bouts of depression and hearth complications. , Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis patients should work with their Healthcare Teams to ensure that they are getting enough Vitamin D. Good sources of the vitamin include oily fish and eggs, fortified cereals, and fat spreads. Yet, supplementation is also widely used because it can be difficult to get enough Vitamin D through diet alone.