The Role of Vitamin D in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

Kanishk Aggarwal, Divya Rajasekaran, Namita Ruhela, Nabeel M. Akhtar, Rohit Jain, Nitasa Sahu, Department of Internal Medicine, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Department of Medicine, SRM Medical College and Research Center, Department of Medicine, Aureus University School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, RWJBarnabas Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on April 04, 2026

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Purpose of Research:This review synthesizes current evidence on vitamin D’s pathophysiological role in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphasizing its potential as an adjunctive therapy to reduce exacerbations, improve lung function, and ...