What Vitamin Deficiency Causes Cushing's Syndrome? Fact vs. Fiction
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Contrary to a common misconception, no vitamin deficiency causes Cushing's syndrome, a disorder stemming from excess cortisol. However, evidence shows that patients with Cushing's often have a higher frequency of hypovitaminosis, particularly a deficiency in vitamin D. This connection is a complication of the disease, not its origin.
