Iker Martinez Perez

Dr. Iker Martinez Perez


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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26 November 2024 in Nutrients
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JPJosé Luis Alonso Pérez
José Luis Alonso Pérez
IPIker Martinez Perez
Iker Martinez Perez
Carlos Romero-MoralesCarlos Romero-Morales
Carlos Romero-Morales
VAVanesa Abuin
Vanesa Abuin
Rubén López-BuenoRubén López-Bueno
Rubén López-Bueno
Jorge Hugo VillafañeJorge Hugo Villafañe
Jorge Hugo Villafañe
Background/Objectives: Chronic pain impacts approximately 18% of the Spanish population, with low levels of vitamin D prevalent in over 80% of individuals over 65. Given vitamin D’s critical role in pain modulation, its deficiency may be significantly linked to chronic musculoskeletal pain, though existing research offers mixed results. Methods: This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines, examining studies from PubMed, Cochrane, and PEDRO databases from 1990 onwards that investigated the relationship between vitamin D levels and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Results: A total of 30 studies met the inclusion criteria set by the NHLBI’s quality standards. The results are inconclusive regarding the direct relationship between vitamin D levels and chronic musculoskeletal pain due to evidence heterogeneity. However, there appears to be an inverse relationship between vitamin D levels and the intensity of pain. Conclusions: While the association between vitamin D levels and chronic musculoskeletal pain remains uncertain, the inverse correlation with pain intensity suggests a potential therapeutic role of vitamin D supplementation in pain management. Further research is needed to substantiate these findings and refine intervention strategies.