Fatigue is a common, disabling problem that is highly prevalent in patients with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE). More recently, vitamin D status has been established as a potential contributor to SLE pathogenesis and manifestations, in particular fatigue. This review summarizes the literature regarding the role of vitamin D in SLE, and provides an overview of the recent literature examining the association between vitamin D and fatigue in patients with SLE. Finally, the role of vitamin D supplementation in the treatment of SLE-related fatigue is considered.
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