Vitamin D and the Kidney: Two Players, One Console

Vitamin D belongs to the group of liposoluble steroids mainly involved in bone metabolism by modulating calcium and phosphorus absorption or reabsorption at various levels, as well as parathyroid hormone production. Recent evidence has shown the extra-bone effects of vitamin D, including glucose homeostasis, cardiovascular protection, and anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative effects. This narrative review provides an overall view of vitamin D's role in different settings, with a special focus on chronic kidney disease and kidney transplant.

Automated summary

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in bone metabolism, as well as having important extra-bone effects such as glucose homeostasis and cardiovascular protection. This narrative review provides an overview of the role of vitamin D in different settings, with a special focus on chronic kidney disease and kidney transplant.