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ReviewClinical rheumatology2025

The role of vitamins D, B12, C, and K in modulating inflammation and disease management in rheumatoid arthritis: a comprehensive review.

Nawal Hijjawi, Faten S Tout, Baraah Azaizeh, Baraah Aljaafreh

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Review in Clinical rheumatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Nawal HijjawiDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2489-5526
Faten S ToutDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan. Fatenj@hu.edu.jo.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8259-7047
Baraah AzaizehDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.
Baraah AljaafrehDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder marked by joint inflammation and destruction. Recent studies emphasize the importance of vitamins D, B12, C, and K in managing RA and enhancing patient health. Vitamin D deficiency is common in RA patients and correlates with increased disease severity, indicating its potential to modulate immune responses and reduce inflammation. Supplementation has shown promise in improving disease activity scores and lowering inflammatory markers. Vitamin B12 is vital for energy and neurological function; its deficiency can worsen fatigue in RA sufferers. Vitamin C, with its antioxidant properties, aids collagen synthesis and may reduce joint inflammation. Vitamin K, particularly through Matrix Gla-Protein (MGP), is essential for bone health and may help prevent joint calcification and osteoporosis. Collectively, these vitamins play critical roles in immune modulation, inflammation reduction, and bone health in RA management, warranting further research on optimal dosages and combinations for effective treatment strategies.

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Arthritis, RheumatoidAscorbic AcidVitamin B 12Vitamin DVitamin KVitaminsDisease ManagementHumansInflammationVitamin D DeficiencyAscorbic AcidVitamin B 12Vitamin DVitamin KVitaminsMTX therapyRheumatoid arthritisVitamins

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