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World J Hepatol. Jan 27, 2022; 14(1): 295-299
Published online Jan 27, 2022. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v14.i1.295
Vitamin D supplementation for autoimmune hepatitis: A need for further investigation
Consolato M Sergi
Consolato M Sergi, Anatomic Pathology Division, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), University of Ottawa, Ottawa K1H 8L1, ON, Canada
Consolato M Sergi, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta, Edmonton T6G 2B7, AB, Canada
Author contributions: Sergi CM drafted the manuscript following collection of the literature data.
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Corresponding author: Consolato M Sergi, MD, PhD, Chief, Anatomic Pathology Division, Pediatric Pathologist, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa K1H 8L1, ON, Canada. csergi@cheo.on.ca
Received: September 4, 2021
Peer-review started: September 4, 2021
First decision: October 18, 2021
Revised: October 25, 2021
Accepted: December 23, 2021
Article in press: December 23, 2021
Published online: January 27, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic liver disease with an autoimmune basis. It can progress quite dramatically. The immune system may play a role in determining how this disease progresses. Vitamin D is key in supporting the immune system with or without vitamin deficiency. Here the vitamin D supplementation in patients affected with AIH is emphasized.