Is There a Role for Vitamin D in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by the progressive loss of motor neurons. Patients usually die 3–5 years after diagnosis from respiratory failure. Several studies investigated the role of vitamin D as a biomarker or a therapeutic option...

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Main Authors: Débora Lanznaster, Theodora Bejan-Angoulvant, Jorge Gandía, Helene Blasco, Philippe Corcia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2020.00697/full