The Hidden Pain of Vitamin D Deficiency A recent study published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine found that patients undergoing breast cancer surgery with low vitamin D levels experienced more moderate to severe postoperative pain and used significantly more opioids than those with sufficient levels.
This research, while not surprising to those familiar with the interplay between nutrition, inflammation, and pain, highlights a critical issue: the link between vitamin D deficiency and increased opioid use.
Vitamin D has long been recognized for its role in bone health, but research suggests it may also play a part in modulating pain responses.