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Vitamin D improves inflammatory factors in type 2 diabetes patients

Última actualización 6 de julio de 2026

Key finding

GSH levels increased from 2.72 ± 0.84 to 5.76 ± 3.19 μmol/ml after vitamin D supplementation.

This study investigated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on inflammatory factors in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in certain inflammatory markers.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study investigated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on inflammatory factors in patients with type 2 diabetes, finding significant reductions in certain inflammatory markers.

Clinical relevance

Reducing inflammation is crucial for managing type 2 diabetes, as it can lead to better health outcomes and potentially lower the risk of complications. This study highlights the importance of vitamin D supplementation as a simple and potentially effective intervention for improving inflammatory profiles in diabetic patients.

Keep in mind

Effectiveness of interventions remains unclear due to lack of p-values. The study may have limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics. Sample size and duration may affect the robustness of the findings.

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Jie‐Chao G, Yue‐Guan W, Wei‐Gang H, et al. Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Inflammatory Factors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis. 2022;36(5):e24430. doi:10.1002/jcla.24430

Efectos Principales

Serum GSH levels increased by 3.04 μmol/ml after vitamin D supplementation.

Serum MCP-1 levels decreased by 25.69 pg/ml following vitamin D supplementation.

Serum IL-8 levels decreased by 22.16 pg/ml after vitamin D supplementation.

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Standard type 2 diabetes medication treatment, unspecified, Vitamin D supplementation and Serum GSH levels in control group, Serum IL-8 levels in control group, Serum MCP-1 levels in control group, and 3 more.

Primary intervention

Standard type 2 diabetes medication treatment, unspecified

Primary outcomes

  • Serum GSH levels in control group
  • Serum IL-8 levels in control group
  • Serum MCP-1 levels in control group

Evidence relationships

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Evidence pairs
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Relationships
1
Evidence topics
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 59

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Related topics

6

Evidence pairs

58

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 6 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Inflammatory and Vascular Markers

matched_outcome

Core evidence

Study findings

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Serum GSH levels in control group

Standard type 2 diabetes medication treatment, unspecified → Serum GSH levels in control group

Standard type 2 diabetes medication treatment, unspecified → Serum GSH levels in control group

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Serum IL-8 levels in control group

Standard type 2 diabetes medication treatment, unspecified → Serum IL-8 levels in control group

Standard type 2 diabetes medication treatment, unspecified → Serum IL-8 levels in control group

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Serum MCP-1 levels in control group

Standard type 2 diabetes medication treatment, unspecified → Serum MCP-1 levels in control group

Standard type 2 diabetes medication treatment, unspecified → Serum MCP-1 levels in control group

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Glutathione (GSH)

Vitamin D supplementation → Glutathione (GSH)

Vitamin D supplementation → Glutathione (GSH)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Serum IL-8

Vitamin D supplementation → Serum IL-8

Vitamin D supplementation → Serum IL-8

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Serum MCP-1

Vitamin D supplementation → Serum MCP-1

Vitamin D supplementation → Serum MCP-1

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • Vitamin D supplementation led to a 2-fold increase in serum GSH levels.
  • MCP-1 levels decreased significantly after vitamin D supplementation.
  • IL-8 levels also showed significant reduction following vitamin D treatment.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
  • Patients experiencing inflammation-related complications.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • The study's findings should be interpreted with caution due to unclear effectiveness.
  • Results may not be applicable to all populations with diabetes.
  • Further research is needed to confirm these effects and explore long-term benefits.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Effectiveness of interventions remains unclear due to lack of p-values.
  • The study may have limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.
  • Sample size and duration may affect the robustness of the findings.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Standard type 2 diabetes medication treatment, unspecified and Serum GSH levels in control group, Standard type 2 diabetes medication treatment, unspecified and Serum IL-8 levels in control group.

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Does Vitamin D supplementation improve glutathione (gsh)?

Emerging Evidence

Vitamin D supplementation appears to improve Glutathione (GSH).

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Glutathione (GSH)

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Vitamin D supplementation improve serum il-8?

Emerging Evidence

Vitamin D supplementation appears to improve Serum IL-8.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Serum IL-8

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Vitamin D supplementation improve serum mcp-1?

Emerging Evidence

Vitamin D supplementation appears to improve Serum MCP-1.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Serum MCP-1

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Standard type 2 diabetes medication treatment, unspecified improve serum gsh levels in control group?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Standard type 2 diabetes medication treatment, unspecified for Serum GSH levels in control group.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Serum GSH levels in control group

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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