A new medical study brings good news for people dealing with chronic liver disease. Researchers from Chungnam National University in South Korea found that vitamin D can help treat this condition. The study was published in the scientific journal Nature Communications.
Chronic liver disease happens slowly and often shows no symptoms at first. It results from continuous damage to the liver. Over time, this damage can cause dangerous conditions like fibrosis or cirrhosis. If untreated, it can lead to complete liver failure.
The main causes of liver disease include hepatitis B and C, heavy alcohol use, and fatty liver. Poor diet often triggers fatty liver disease through metabolic issues. These problems are becoming more common in the Kurdistan Region due to lifestyle changes.
Vitamin D is mostly known for keeping bones healthy. However, this new research shows it also plays a bigger role. According to the study, vitamin D can reduce inflammation and liver damage in the early and middle stages of the disease. That makes it a valuable and affordable option for many people.
Globally, chronic liver disease affects over 1.5 billion people. In the past, liver transplant was the only serious solution. Now, vitamin D could offer a simple way to slow the disease before it gets worse.