I read this study where the authors measured the Vitamin D levels in people suffering chronic pain to see if it may be a contributing factor. Vitamin D plays a role in pain perception and neuromuscular functioning, and so dysfunctions related to Vitamin D levels may present as abnormal pain states (in this case elevated).

The researchers measured the Vitamin D levels in 267 people and compared it with other parameters “such as the amount and duration of narcotic pain medication used, self-reported levels of pain, emotional distress, physical functioning, health perception”.

“The researchers found that patients who had inadequate vitamin-D levels and required narcotic pain medication were taking much higher doses — nearly twice as much — as those with adequate levels. These patients also reported worse physical function and worse overall health perception.”

In their words “We didn’t anticipate that the difference would be so high.”

So if you or anyone you know is suffering from Chronic Pain, supplementing your diet or medications with Vitamin D looks like a good idea.

Also, see “Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Chronic Pain in Women” http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579208

Also, another new article has shown “Vitamin D lowers the risk of heart disease and diabetes in pensioners”. Check out the full text at http://tinyurl.com/pca3hd