Tag: Hepatic osteodystrophy

According to numerous studies, vitamin D deficiency is extremely common among patients with chronic liver disease, with some reporting insufficiency in up to 93% of patients. This phenomenon is directly linked to the liver's central role in vitamin D metabolism, a process that becomes compromised when the organ is diseased.

Over 99% of the calcium in the human body is stored within the bones and teeth, forming a strong mineral reservoir. While many assume the liver is a source of this critical mineral, its function in calcium metabolism is indirect but fundamentally important.

While often cited as a storage site, the liver's role with vitamin D is more complex; up to 93% of patients with chronic liver disease have some degree of vitamin D insufficiency. This highlights the liver's crucial function beyond simple storage, especially concerning how the body processes and activates this vital nutrient.