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Vitamin D deficiency is common in chronic kidney disease and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. In addition, vitamin D deficiency in renal disease is associated with serious comorbidities including secondary hyperparathyroidism and cardiovascular disease. Several therapeutic options are available to correct vitamin D deficiency, including nutritional vitamin D, pro-hormones and active hormones. In this review we discuss clinical findings related to the effectiveness of these therapies in chronic kidney disease. |
