Lyme Disease Blocks Vitamin D Absorption by 8000%
Lyme disease doesn’t exactly block vitamin D, but it can reduce the amount of vitamin D your body can absorb and use. The bacteria that causes Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, can interfere with vitamin D receptors on immune cells. This means your cells are less able to take up and respond to vitamin D, which is important for a healthy immune system.
In addition, Lyme disease can cause chronic inflammation, which can further deplete vitamin D levels. So, while Lyme disease doesn’t directly block vitamin D, it can make it harder for your body to get the vitamin D it needs.
Here are some additional details:
- People with Lyme disease are more likely to be deficient in vitamin D than those without the disease.
- Vitamin D supplementation may be helpful for people with Lyme disease, but it is important to talk to your doctor before starting any supplements.
- There is some evidence that vitamin D may help to improve symptoms of Lyme disease.