Last updated July 6, 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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Moderate
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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.
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.
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
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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This study contributes evidence to Vitamin D supplementation and Glutathione (GSH), Serum IL-8, Serum MCP-1.
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Vitamin D supplementation
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Vitamin D supplementation → Glutathione (GSH)
Vitamin D supplementation → Glutathione (GSH)
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This study contributes to evidence on Vitamin D supplementation and Glutathione (GSH), Vitamin D supplementation and Serum IL-8.
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All studies measuring Glutathione (GSH)
Measures Glutathione (GSH) as a key outcome.
All studies measuring Serum IL-8
Measures Serum IL-8 as a key outcome.
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Vitamin D supplementation appears to improve glutathione (GSH).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
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
Vitamin D supplementation appears to improve serum il-8.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
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
Vitamin D supplementation appears to improve serum mcp-1.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
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.
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